Frequently requested and useful information
Academic Year 2026/2027
Term Time Opening Hours:
- Monday – Friday : 8AM – Midnight
- Weekends / BH : 9AM – 9PM
Click to watch the Technical Team Induction Video
Studio Code of Conduct
The studio walls / tables will be reset to this default layout each weekday morning. Classes have priority for use of walls and furniture – only take tables and chairs after classes have started and only if they are not being used by those classes.
Exercise caution when moving any large walls/dividers/tables; check for obstructions, open floor boxes, etc. in the path of moving furniture.
No spray mounting / spray painting / soldering anywhere in the studio – this can be done in the workshop or rear courtyard; there are dedicated spray booths there.
Do not stand on tables or chairs to reach higher places – use only the kicker stools or step ladders provided. Studio furniture must not be taken away from the first floor.
Do not disturb other tutorials / classes / crits by walking through them or being unduly loud near them.
Portfolios and models should be left tidily in the racks / shelves / cages provided – with your name attached. Items left lying around will be moved to the portfolio racks or CritPit portfolio shelves. Long-term unclaimed items will be disposed of.
No small electrical items such as KETTLES, TOASTERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, HEATERS – these will be confiscated by security.
Hot food should NOT to be consumed at the computers or within the computing areas. Smelly food is also NOT acceptable in the studio when it affects those around you.
Please report building issues such as leaks, power problems, suspicious behaviour and other hazards to a member of staff or FM helpdesk
Stockwell Street Reception security personnel are First Aid trained; in the event that such attention is needed contact / inform front desk reception.
Take responsibility for YOUR studio by clearing up after yourselves; the cleaners can’t clean the floor if they can’t see it. There are bins and brooms around the studio – please use them.
Please ensure to maintain a respectful and professional work culture in line with the University of Greenwich’s ethos of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity. As a student of the University of Greenwich you have all committed to the Students’ Charter a community founded on mutual tolerance and respect.
Building Arrangements May / June
These are arrangements around end of year show preparations (the show itself opens on Wednesday 17th June).
Clearage of spaces to allow contractors to fit out spaces will be done in two x 5 day chunks –
- May 11 – 15 : Graphics / Media / Animation: Studios 1001 – 1006 (marked in blue on the plan)
- June 01 – 05 : Architecture / Landscape Architecture 1010/1019/1020/1024 (marked green on the plan)
During these times we would ask that you move to other areas if you need to work – and take work away or dispose work you no longer need. An area for larger items to be disposed is marked yellow on the plan – items here will be periodically moved out by FM.
A few days before each of these weeks we will move any work still in these studios to a safe storage area (marked red on the plan). Then any items still in these spaces will be disposed / recycled week commencing June 8.
Note this includes items in the wall storage shelves and cupboards – please move anything out of these if you want to keep them.
For items you need to keep for use in the show itself we will mark out an area up on the second floor.
Items in the computer areas can stay – but these will be cleared post-show.
Overnight Access
We will keep building 11 open overnight on times before the big submissions:
- Night of Monday 11th May
- Night of Wednesday 13th May (for submission on Thursday 14th May)
- Night of Tuesday 19th May (for submissions on Wednesday 20th May)
Graduate Show
- 11th – 15 May : Graphics / Media / Animation: CONTRACTOR SETUP
- 25th – 29th May: Graphics / Media / Animation STUDENT SETUP
- Mon 1st / Tue 2nd / Wed June Graphics / Animation / Media: ASSESSMENT
- June 01 – 05 : Architecture / Landscape Architecture: CONTRACTOR SETUP
- June 08 – 16 : Architecture / Landscape Architecture: STUDENT SETUP
NO ACCESS TO STUDIOS ON 17TH UNTIL OPENING TIME
WEDNESDAY June 17th GRAD SHOW OPENING / 6PM
TUESDAY 30 June SHOW CLOSES
- Wednesday 1st July: Students start to take down / collect exhibits
- Monday 8th July: Any work remaining in 1010 & Crit Pit taken down by tech staff and stored in 1020
- Monday 13th July: Contractors commence work in studio floor
- Monday 13th July: Any work remaining in 1003/1004 taken down by tech staff and stored in 1002
- Friday 3rd August: Any work still remaining unclaimed in studios to be recycled disposed (excluding portfolios)
- Monday 21st September: Any portfolios still remaining in studios to be recycled / disposed.
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Stockwell Street Easter 2026
Here are the Stockwell Street, Building 11 arrangements running over the easter break and into next term for show preparations (term ends 2nd April, and recommences 20th April).
The studio opening will remain the same:
- Monday to Friday : 8AM to Midnight
- Weekends : 9AM to 9PM
- With the exception of Good Friday / April 3rd which is11am – 7pm
The workshop will be closed on the following days:
- Friday 3rd April
- Monday 6th April
- Tuesday 7th April
The library will run a 24/4 opening model from Monday 6 April to Friday 15 May 2026, meaning it will remain open 24 hours from Monday 08:00 through to Friday midnight each week – ground floor only. See https://libcal.gre.ac.uk/hours/
Building 11 will operate some 24 opening – but just on particular days before big submissions (dates to be confirmed).
Some other key dates for your diaries are these:
- THURSDAY 30th April 2nd Year Graphics Show: Opening (Greenwich Borough Hall).
- w/c Monday 11th MAY Graphics / Media / Animation CONTRACTOR install
- Mon 1st / Tue 2nd / Wed June 3rd Graphics / Animation / Media: SHOW ASSESSMENT
- w/c Monday 1st June Architecture / Landscape CONTRACTOR install
- WEDNESDAY June 17th GRAD SHOW OPENING / 6PM
- TUESDAY 30 June SHOW CLOSES
Please note also that this summer we will be undertaking major building alterations meaning we need to accelerate the process of taking down and removing work coming out of the exhibition, we STRONGLY recommend taking away work as soon as possible to prevent it being damaged. Any exhibition work still remaining in studios by 14th August will ned to be recycled / disposed.
- Wedesday 1st July Students to take down / collect exhibits
- Monday 8th July Any work remaining in 1010 & Crit Pit taken down by tech staff and stored in 1020
- Monday 13th July Contractors commence work in studio floor
- Monday 13th July Any work remaining in 1003/1004 taken down by tech staff and stored in 1002
- Friday 3rd August Any work still remaining unclaimed in studios to be recycled disposed (excluding portfolios)
- Monday 21st September Any portfolios still remaining in studios to be recycled / disposed.
Dates subject to changes, please check comms and this tech blog for the latest updates on these.
Stockwell Street Design Studios 2025/2026
Academic Year 2025 / 2026
- Monday – Friday : 8AM – Midnight
- Weekends / BH : 9AM – 9PM
Please Note:
The studio walls / tables will be reset to this default layout each weekday morning. Classes have priority for use of walls and furniture – only take tables and chairs after classes have started and only if they are not being used by those classes.
Exercise caution when moving any large walls/dividers/tables; check for obstructions, open floor boxes, etc. in the path of moving furniture.
No spray mounting / spray painting / soldering anywhere in the studio – this can be done in the workshop; there are dedicated spray booths there.
Do not stand on tables or chairs to reach higher places – use only the kicker stools or step ladders provided. Studio furniture must not be taken away from the first floor.
Do not disturb other tutorials / classes / crits by walking through them or being unduly loud near them.
Portfolios and models should be left tidily in the racks / shelves / cages provided – with your name attached. Items left lying around will be moved to the portfolio racks or CritPit portfolio shelves. Long-term unclaimed items will be disposed of.
No small electrical items such as KETTLES, TOASTERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, HEATERS – these will be confiscated by security.
Hot food should NOT to be consumed at the computers or within the computing areas. Smelly food is also NOT acceptable in the studio when it affects those around you.
Please report building issues such as leaks, power problems, suspicious behaviour and other hazards to a member of staff or FM helpdesk
Student Studio Assistants – identified by “SUPPORT STAFF” shirts – are on duty to offer assistance with computing / printing / studio activities during core hours.
Stockwell Street Reception security personnel are First Aid trained; in the event that such attention is needed contact / inform front desk reception.
Take responsibility for YOUR studio by clearing up after yourselves; the cleaners can’t clean the floor if they can’t see it. There are bins and brooms around the studio – please use them.
Please ensure to maintain a respectful and professional work culture in line with the University of Greenwich’s ethos of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity. As a student of the University of Greenwich you have all committed to the Students’ Charter a community founded on mutual tolerance and respect.
Summer Opening : Building 11
During the summer break Building 11 studios and computer spaces remain open
- Monday – Friday: 8am – 9pm
- Weekends : 9am – 7pm
Please note that upgrade / replacement work will be taking place in first floor computer areas so banks of machines may be unavailable at certain times
Lab 2001 is reserved for clearing so will be unavailable for use in August.
Workshop Access: by Arrangement
- For continuing students / resubmissions, please email s.a.sheard@gre.ac.uk
Exhibition 2025 Arrangements: STUDIOS
General Points
Plinths / frames / benches / tables:
We have a large number of items available for use in the show – please check / ask in studios first before commissioning or buying new. Some of it may need painting / sanding / fixing or otherwise repurposing but it is certainly usable.
Safe and sensible working practices
When working on your installations for the exhibition please observer and follow these rules and guidelines:
Be mindful of the works and students around you.
- Use ladders and steps to reach high points
- Use appropriate footwear when working in the studio
- Seek support from students or technicians to assist you with heavy work.
- Be aware of trip hazards (extension wires, tools)
Only use water based matte paints on walls and plinths.
Thoroughly wash rollers and brushes in the sink in studio 1010 after use (cling film can be used to wrap up brushes, rollers and trays when inbetween coats). Do not use the sinks in the toilets for cleaning brushes – or the drinking fountain.
No disposing of materials or liquids into bathroom sinks or toilets.
No painting on the cement walls
All spray painting to be done outside in courtyard or in the spray booths inside the workshop.
Put down dust sheets, plastic sheeting or newspapers onto the floor to protect from spills and marks
No double sided tape to be used on the cement walls – use masking tape or wallpaper paste for large installs.
Use laser guides and spirit levels to hang your work accurately
TV monitors to be installed by technicians
Exhibition 2025 Arrangements: WORKSHOP
Access
If you plan to use the Workshop and haven’t already done so, complete the online H&S induction: https://moodlecurrent.gre.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=31148
Otherwise nominate 1 or 2 people from your unit who are experienced in the Workshop to lead any making
Displaying physical models
Look through what we already have, if possible, use these before making anything new. Sand and paint these to make good – sanding outside only, painting outside or inside with protective dust sheet.
Consider using and modifying existing furniture for large surfaces – check existing stock of plinths / tables / benches in studios
Submit any new requests to the Workshop with a drawing/sketch – all sizes in mm. The Workshop will cut and glue these, units/students to paint
CNC or Laser Cutting must have a correctly formatted drawing at the right scale. Refer to the Design Support Blog https://blogs.gre.ac.uk/designsupport/model-workshop/laser-cutters/
Materials
For plints/display stands/shelves we have a limited amount of 12mm/18mm MDF & 2×2 Softwood
We have some blue, black, green and grey through coloured MDF available. This is only for details like Unit titles and must be agreed before use
If you would like the Workshop to source any other material, please submit requests via email before 12pm Monday 2nd June. *Agreed with unit tutor first to come from Unit / group budget
Acrylic boxes
Cases up to 350mm3 can be Laser Cut and glued in the Workshop by students. Anything larger will need to be made externally – suggested local fabricator http://hamaracrylic.com/
The Workshop does not stock Acrylic, this will need to be sourced from SBS, Hamar, online or requested before Monday 2ndJune
Displaying books
If you need to display books a simple wooden shelf is a lot easier to make and install than plastic stand
Submit any requests with a drawing. All sizes in mm
We can also print 3DP business/postcard holders if needed
Signage
We have some thin laminated plastic that can be engraved and used for titles, descriptions, and name tags.
Correctly format artwork for the Laser Cutter. Double check spelling, we can only cut these once. Expand font as an Object
Tools
There will be a Tool Table at each end of the Crit Pit. These will be available to use between 09.30 – 17.30, use the table closest to your exhibition area and return items after using
Budget
Any material, laser cutting, CNC and 3DP must fit within the allocated exhibition budget for each unit
Key Dates 2025 :: Submissions and Shows
15th May | BA Architecture TWO Submission – EC
21st May | MA Architecture Year FOUR FIVE | Submission- EC
21st May | BA Architecture Year THREE | Submission (10.00 – 11.00)- EC
15th/16th | May – Studios 1001-1006 work cleared to collection area A (bottom of 11_1003)
19th – 23rd | CONTRACTORS Fit out STUDIOS 1001-1006
22nd/23rd | All remaining studios work cleared to collection area B (bottom of crit pit)
26 – 30th | CONTRACTORS Fit out STUDIOS 1010-1020
26th May | Bank Holiday
27th May | Plotter Move
6th June | All work still remaining in collection areas A and B to be recycled
Any portfolios to be moved to racks in computer areas
27th May | Student Install – Media / Animation
2nd June | Student Install – Graphics / Music+Sound
3rd June | Student Install – Architecture / Landscape Architecture
9th June | Plot Slam – Bring final drawings, as PDFs, checked and correctly sized for printing by Tech Team (no test-prints or mistake / reprints – final drawings only).
12th June | | | | 6.00PM Graduate Show Opening
16th June – 19t|h | Landscape Summer School / Plot Area
28th June | Show closes
Monday 30th June | Students take down and collect work
Monday 7th July | All remaining work taken down and stored in collection areas
Monday 7th July | Any portfolios remaining to be moved to portfolio rack beside 1019
7th July – 11th | Summer School / 1019
22nd August | All work still remaining in collection area to be disposed / recycled (not portfolios)
8th September | Welcome Week
22nd September| Autumn Term Starts
Building 11 Key Dates
Submissions, Shows and Building Opening
21st April | 24 Hour Opening (Bank Holiday Monday)
22nd April | Graphic Design THREE Submission
22nd April | BA Architecture ONE / ARCT1065 Submission
28th – 30th April | Second Year Graphics + Animation Show SETUP (offsite)
- 1st May – 5th May | 2nd Year Graphics + Animation Show
6th May | Second Year Graphics + Animation Show STRIKE (offsite)
27th April | 24 Hour Opening (Sunday)
28th April | Architecture Foundation Submission
28th April | BA Architecture ONE / ARCT1938 Submission
29th April | 24 Hour Opening (Tuesday)
30th April | BA Architecture TWO Submission
5th May | Bank Holiday usual opening hours – until midnight.
6th May | 24 Hour Opening (Tuesday)
7th May | MA Architecture Year FOUR FIVE | Submission (10.00 – 11.00)
7th May | BA Architecture Year THREE | Submission (10.00 – 11.00)
7th May | MLA / MA Landscape | Submission (14.00 – 16.00)
7th May | BA3 Landscape | Submission (14.00 – 16.00)
26th May | Bank Holiday: usual opening hours – until midnight.
19th May – 23rd May | CONTRACTORS Fit out STUDIOS 1001-1006
26 May – 30th May | CONTRACTORS Fit out STUDIOS 1010-1020
3rd- 7th June | Architecture and Landscape and Graphics STUDENT install
- 12th June | 6.00PM Graduate Show Opening
7th July – 11th June | Summer School / 1019
10th July -Awards Ceremony / 1001-1006
Notes
- Earlier Building 11 Opening hours from Tuesday April 22nd – Friday May 23rd : 6.00AM to 12 Midnight
- 21st April / 27th April / 29th April / 6th May / 7th May will be overnight opening
- On late / out of hours periods please report any security issues:
- to front desk security in reception
- on 020 83318429
- via the SafeZone app
- Please co-operate with Security Personnel who are tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the building and all occupants
- There will be NO ACCESS TO STUDIOS on day of show opening – all setup must be completed by midnight of the 11th June
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