Anyone who lives in or has visited Trevs this year will undoubtably have seen the construction work taking place. B, C, and D Blocks are currently being refurbished, stripped from the original 1960s furnishings and replaced with A Block’s modern design.

The building work has caused some disruption for students, as there is no longer a path through the whole of college. A and K Block can only be accessed through the outside door, past the Mash Room. The Library is also only accessible from the outside.

More students have also been placed in Shoichi Hall as a result of the reduced capacity in Trevs’ main building.

However, HEX has been assured that the project remains on schedule and is progressing well. 85 bedrooms will be refurbished to the updated style, including 7 double bedrooms that have been de-twinned. The bathrooms, which were recently replaced across all three blocks, will be getting some light-touch updates.

The Mowlam Room, Welfare Room, and IT Suite will also receive a makeover. Corridors connecting these blocks will see new ceilings, lighting, and carpeting to refresh the feeling of the blocks. A lot of work has gone towards renewing the pipework and electrical systems, which is why it may look like there is a lot further to go from the outside.

Robertson Group have taken the lead on the project, with new windows and doors provided by local manufacturers Frostree Ltd. Durham University have used Robertson’s services for several years, such as in refurbishing the Confluence Building.

The building works are still scheduled to be completed by the end of the summer vacation

Images: Dan Wattis, Elliot Burrin, Janice Ware