Arthur Lewis Building, Academic building at University of Manchester, United Kingdom
The Arthur Lewis Building is an academic structure at the University of Manchester containing open-plan workspaces spread across several floors. The School of Social Sciences and School of Environment, Education and Development occupy the space, with research and teaching areas organized by field of study.
The building was completed in 2007 and received recognition for its environmental design standards through a BREEAM Very Good rating. This achievement reflected the university's commitment to sustainable construction at that time.
The building bears the name of Sir Arthur Lewis, a pioneering economist whose legacy is recognized within the university community. His name carries significance for students and staff who work within these spaces daily.
The building contains study areas, meeting rooms, and a cafe named Arthur's Brew distributed across different levels. Finding your way around is straightforward since each floor is clearly organized by function and department.
The building houses Economics and Sociology departments on separate floors, each with dedicated spaces for postgraduate research. This layout allows the disciplines to maintain distinct working environments while remaining in the same structure.
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