Gort Scott has beaten leading practices to win a design contest to remodel parts of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge.

The architect – whose founders are Cambridge alumni – was picked from a shortlist of six which included Sergison Bates, Wright & Wright and the late Rick Mather’s practice Mica. Higher education specialists RH Partnership and BGS Architects were the other finalists.

The project will involve remodelling key areas such as the ancient college’s hall and related social and support spaces, including a new home for its rare books and special collections.

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