The Working Men’s College, a registered charity and one of Europe’s oldest providers of adult education, commissioned a phased refurbishment of its Camden campus. Associated with leading Victorian social reformers and intellectuals, the college occupies a building of significant heritage value. The works focused on three areas: addressing overheating in south-facing classrooms, creating a new open learning suite and restoring the historic library. Phase One – Environmental Improvement Classrooms on the south elevation were experiencing significant overheating and traffic noise. A low-carbon strategy was developed to improve comfort without reliance on mechanical cooling. Interventions included passive ventilation measures and fabric upgrades designed to reduce solar gain while maintaining the character of the building. The works were carefully sequenced to minimise disruption to teaching. Phase Two – Open Learning Centre A new open learning centre was created to provide flexible teaching and support spaces for students and staff. The suite introduces a contemporary layer within the existing structure, improving spatial clarity and accessibility while supporting the college’s adult education programmes. Phase Three – Library Restoration The final phase focused on the restoration of the library. The aim was to preserve and enhance the interior by stripping back visual clutter and re-establishing a sense of calm. A restrained green material palette complements restored timber shelving and new brass lighting, balancing conservation with contemporary intervention. Atomik prepared the successful application to the Mayor of London’s Skills for Londoners Capital Fund, securing funding to support the works and strengthen the college’s long-term educational provision. Delivered over three carefully managed phases, the project improved environmental performance, expanded learning facilities and restored a key historic interior, ensuring the continued relevance of this significant educational institution