University of Leicester

The Project

Fielding Johnson Square lies at the heart of the University of Leicester main campus, flanked by three distinctive high-rise buildings from the 1960s – the Attenborough Tower, the Charles Wilson Building and the Engineering Building, the first major building by renowned British Architect Sir James Stirling.

Created on the site of a former car park, the square has become the university’s main public realm space and pedestrian crossroads, designed as an outdoor meeting place for staff, students and visitors. Earlier works included new paving, soft landscaping and lighting, power points and WiFi infrastructure.

The latest phase of works has introduced extensive seating and planter provision, all required to be freestanding so it can be moved around the square according to the space required for events such as freshers’ week and graduation ceremonies.