At the opening ceremony, the local MP praised the university’s bold decision to build a building with controversial design. “I’m exhilarated just to be here” he said. “It would have been much safer to go for a more conservative architect. But I want the British educational system to be on the cutting edge by building places that take risks.”

The three buildings of London Metropolitan University, all different in size and design

It is reported that Libeskind answered to an interview and gave the reason for taking on this project as ‘every building is important’ and ‘London needs good architecture’. He also said that although the building is small (net area only 700 m²) it makes a big impact and provides ‘maximum architecture with minimum means’.

The Graduate Centre is already favoured by students and teachers alike, who use it everyday for lectures and meetings.

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