The social networking area overlooks a large walled garden which includes a diverse range of seasonal planting, climbing roses and hydrangeas. As well as offering an additional breakout area, the garden will host barbecues, buffets and drinks receptions in the summer months.
The development was made possible by a generous donation from the WYNG Foundation. Dr Anthony Ng, a trustee of the Hong Kong based WYNG Foundation said: “By supporting WYNG Gardens, we hope future generations of academics will find a comfortable environment at Cambridge to acquire the knowledge to explore and benefit the world.”
The architect for WYNG Gardens is Freeland Rees Roberts, founded by Trinity Hall alumnus Tristan Rees Roberts, who studied architecture at the College in 1967. Tristan Rees-Roberts said: “Our aim for the new building in Thompson’s Lane was to design a good looking, contemporary building which would respond sensitively to its surroundings. The scale and materials of the building were carefully considered to fit into the streetscape and the interior has been designed to give a high standard of accommodation for students and delegates.
