Project Agora
MICA is working with Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge to lead the masterplanning of “Project Agora”, which includes Caius properties east of Rose Crescent, including the recent purchase of Radcliffe Court. This project represents a significant opportunity for the College to enhance its environment with an exciting and vibrant new development near the Old Courts.Client
Gonville & Caius College
Location
Cambridge, UK
Dates
2024–Ongoing
Project Agora provides a unique opportunity to extend Gonville & Caius’ central Cambridge community with high quality new accommodation which complements and reinforces existing collegiate facilities and reinforces its retail holdings with an exciting redevelopment. The site is delightfully constrained, where rich opportunities far outweigh restrictions.
Since the spring 2024, MICA has engaged with the College community, testing the masterplan capacity of Project Agora, which encompasses the 2023 purchase of Radcliffe Court, as well as properties on Rose Crescent and Green Street that Caius has owned for many years. The Team has developed options for the potential redevelopment of the site. Many Fellows, staff, students and alumni have contributed valuable thoughts on how the College might best take advantage of this exciting opportunity to create a vibrant, modern and inclusive space that enhances the student experience, supports the College’s academic and social functions.
