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King Edward VI School

Brief

The successful implementation of the final phase of the Schools Organisational Review (SOR) in Bury St Edmunds was a key strategic priority for Suffolk County Council.

There was a requirement that from September 2016, when all the Middle Schools in the area closed, that King Edward VI School would need to accommodate two extra year groups converting from a 13-18 Upper to a 11-18 High School. The aim was to ensure it was ‘business as usual’ for the school, whilst carrying out the work to refurbish and extend the existing accommodation, at the heart of a live campus across the crucial GCSE exam period.

Key Info

Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Client:
Suffolk County Council

End User:
King Edward VI School

Contractor:
Morgan Sindall

Project Completion:
August 2016

Project Value
£1.7 million

Disciplines:
Architecture, Building Services Design, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying + Cost Consultancy, Structural + Civil Engineering

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Concertus were initially asked to explore the potential opportunities for accommodating the additional specialist and non-specialist teaching accommodation required by King Edward VI School.

A couple of options were presented to the client within a feasibility study. The preferred option was then selected and the scope refined to make the scheme fit to the client’s budget. To minimise the impact on the school and the students our project team worked closely with the teaching staff and school facilities manager and business manager to ensure construction schedules worked around the exam calendar. This included complete stand down times during every exam so that pupils could undertake their work in silence.

As part of its multi-disciplinary approach, Concertus firstly provided several design options to establish an effective way of providing additional short-term accommodation whilst supporting delivery of a revised curriculum. Then the additional teaching spaces and refurbished existing space were designed to provide a comfortable and stimulating environment.

Construction work included new class base extensions to the maths and media centre. In addition, the school’s administration building and conference centre – located within the main campus – were upgraded, installing steelwork and removing an internal wall to maximise floor space. The conference centre also underwent major internal refurbishment including the addition of a kitchen. The mechanical and electrical components of all three buildings were upgraded to create a more energy efficient space.

Testimonial

“From our point of view, it was flawless, hassle free, and everything was taken care of. The team were just so on it – they thought of things before we thought of them, and planning ahead was fantastic – we were kept involved with a phasing schedule so we could work around it, and it was just all so slick.”

Maggie Shaw, Facilities Manager, King Edward VI School

Result

The school’s media centre has doubled in size, with extensions at either end of the building.

The changes to the single-storey structure, which features a curved profile roof, accommodate the increased demand for information and communication technology at the school.

Through lean planning and collaborative working, the team ensured the project was delivered on time, within budget and scored a 10 out of 10 for customer satisfaction on handover.

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Poplars Primary School

Brief

Under Suffolk County Council’s new Primary Capital Programme, Poplars Primary School was earmarked as a priority school requiring redevelopment.

The school was required to increase the pupil admission numbers to accommodate up to 420 pupils plus 26 full-time or 52 part-time nursery pupils.

The school occupies the same grounds as Northfield St Nicholas Primary School also earmarked as a priority school. Both schools share the same site and main entrance. Due to similar requirements under the capital programme, the two projects were designed, constructed, and completed together.

Key Info

Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk

Client:
Suffolk County Council

End User:
Suffolk County Council – Children and
Young People’s Services
Project Value:
£4.2 million

Project Completion:
November 2011

Contractor:
Wates Construction

Disciplines:
Architecture, Building Services Design, Project Management

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Concertus were engaged to provide a service and design solution, which could deliver the client’s brief, unify all parts of the school, and link the internal and external learning environments.

We provided the lead consultancy service, which included architectural and landscape design, mechanical and electrical services, project management, and contract administration consultancy. The design solution improved on the existing school facilities for the school population. This included a new nursery complex, relocated and remodelled reception classrooms, new teaching spaces, new external play areas, and a full refurbishment of the existing facilities.

The design helps improve the general school environment and raise educational standards in this part of Lowestoft.

Result

Through collaboratively working with the client and stakeholders we delivered an educational facility with the flexibility to meet the needs of the local community and school curriculum, fully adhering to the client’s brief.

The works included:

  • The creation of a communal area and focal point in the centre of the school.
  • Purpose built internal courtyard for formal and social activities, secure from the outside areas.
  • Links between all spaces around the school buildings offering direct sight lines to external areas via the new courtyard.
  • Improved circulation throughout the building, which incorporates a novel courtyard/pyramid and fully glazed coloured natural light windows to northern classrooms.
  • Quality finishes providing durability and incorporating sustainability considerations.
  • Fully refurbished design with new windows, improved solar shading, improved insulation and efficient lighting.
  • Improvements to the school’s security with re-arranged external spaces and secure design consideration.
  • Fully landscaped and planted external areas which encourage learning and social scenarios for outdoor teaching and play.

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St Christopher’s CEVC

Primary School

Brief

Having worked closely with St Christopher’s on the design and construction of an extension at the school, we were successfully appointed to supervise the installation of Solar PV.

It was vital that our structural engineer identified a suitable roof area that was capable of accommodating solar PV which complied with building regulations.

Key Info

Location:
Red Lodge, Suffolk

End User:
St Christopher’s CEVC Primary School

Project Completion:
December 2014

Contractor:
Concertus, Bauder, Imtech

Disciplines:
Building Services, Structural + Civil Engineering

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The array design was finalised by Bauder and a pre-start meeting arranged between Concertus, Imtech and the school.

The installation process made use of a scissor lift to reduce the amount of scaffolding required at ground level and speed up the installation. Edge protection scaffolding was used around the perimeter of the roof. Bauder, the roofing contractor, bonded the PV array mounts onto the roof and Imtech completed the wiring and testing.

Once installed and commissioned, the array was registered for the school by Concertus to receive the Government feed-in tariff incentive.

Testimonial

“The planning and installation of the PV array at St Christopher’s was a very smooth and straight forward process for us the end user. (Contractors) were in constant dialogue with the school, making sure that disruption to the fabric of the school and its operation was kept to a minimal level and so that the school knew what was happening and when. Works were carried out quickly and efficiently with the site being left as it was found, but with the addition of a 21KW PV system.”

Orron Bush, Premises Manager, St Christopher’s CEVCP School

Result

The array is monitored and performing well by generating electricity for the school’s use.

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The Limes Primary Academy

Brief

The brief for the project was to construct a new primary school to serve the Woods Meadow development in Lowestoft.

The school was to be master planned to accommodate a total of 420 primary pupils with further additional space for 30 pre-school children.

The client required well-designed and functional school buildings which would seek to make a significant contribution to raising pupil achievement and educational standards. The environment needed to inspire and stimulate pupils’ learning, as well as reflect advances in ICT technology, including all the new opportunities this presents. It was necessary for the project to deliver high quality and flexible surroundings, both internally and externally, to enable the new school to meet educational demands today and to cope with changes in the future. A shared parking area for the primary school and Waveney District Council was included within the brief.

Key Info

Type:
Feasibility, Masterplanning, New Build

Value:
£6 million

Location:
Lowestoft, Suffolk

Duration:
52 weeks

Client:
Suffolk County Council – Health Wellbeing and Children’s Services

Contractor:
Barnes Construction

End User:
REAch2 Academy Trust

Disciplines:
Architecture, Building Services Design, Estates + Development Management, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying + Cost Consultancy, Structural + Civil Engineering

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The design meets the increasing and complex demands of pupils and an evolving curriculum.

The traditional steel frame permits flexibility which suits longer-term changes in the size or number of rooms. The flexibility of the design also allows short-term changes in teaching methods and the integration of advanced ICT to help stimulate the pupils’ learning ability. The learning environment has been designed to be inclusive for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The light, spacious classrooms maximise opportunities for community use outside of school hours. Curtain glazing enables natural light to enter the internal spaces and views out to the surrounding landscape. An injection of colour between the windows is striking and refers to the beautiful finishing touches internally. The stained glass reception canopy allows all year round use of the amazing outside learning and play zone.

Sustainability was considered early in the design so best practice could be embraced before, during and beyond the construction phases to reduce the immediate and long-term environmental impact of the new school. The parameters of the brief changed throughout the project. This was in response to additional stakeholder involvement part way through the project. The design team was flexible and accommodating, meeting the needs of the changing brief and minimising the impact to the build programme on site. We took on the role of advisor to the client and made certain requirements were met.

The Limes Primary Academy Hall
The Limes Primary Academy Entrance

Testimonial

“It’s an impressive building with beautiful finishing touches such as the stained glass in the hall and on the reception canopy. The Early Years children and staff have settled very well into their space. The children are enjoying the outside area and the flexibility of moving between the classrooms. As a new school, we are constantly showing new parents around. All of the parents have been impressed by the building, often commenting on the light, airy and spacious classrooms. The staff have been very impressed with their workroom space, staff room and their own courtyard.”

Kate Cracknell, Headteacher, The Limes Primary Academy

Result

The new school incorporates the best elements from a number of new school projects within Suffolk with creative design solutions implemented.

The external works meet ESFA standards and comply with BB103 recommendations.

Despite delays with the utilities companies, we managed the situation professionally to make sure the school could open on time. The completed project came in on budget and surpassed the expectations of both the end user and the client.

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St Christopher’s CEVCP School

Brief

Concertus was asked to design and manage the construction of the new build St Christopher’s Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Red Lodge.

It needed to be a facility for 315 pupils, to accommodate the staff and pupils of an existing school, Tuddenham Primary, as well as meeting future demand for primary education in the area.

Key Info

Location:
Red Lodge, Suffolk

Type:
New Build

Client:
Suffolk County Council

End User:
Suffolk County Council – Children and
Young People (CYP)

Contractor:
Barnes Construction

Project Completion:
July 2012

Disciplines:
Architecture, Building Services Design, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying + Cost Consultancy

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We worked with a range of stakeholders, partners and end users that included Suffolk County Council and Tuddenham Primary School’s headteacher, teachers and governors.

We then delivered a total design and project management package that would initially accommodate 315 pupils, but allow for an extension to be added with more classrooms at a later date. The school was to be built within the principles of “passive sustainability”, with classrooms making use of natural light and ventilation to keep energy costs down and reduce the carbon footprint of the building. There was also a requirement to incorporate elements of community use as a local hub.

Testimonial

“The facilities provide generous accommodation on two floors which have been planned carefully to meet the needs of children in Key Stages 1 and 2. The school has been designed and orientated to make good use of natural light and ventilation providing a high quality teaching and learning environment.”

Frank Stockley, Senior Infrastructure Officer Children and Young People Services, Suffolk County Council

Result

The school was completed a month ahead of schedule and all requirements of the brief were met.

These included:

  • Natural ventilation using high-level chimneys
  • Sustainable elements made visible where possible
  • Community access to the main hall and studios, secure from the rest of the school
  • Biomass boilers, PV arrays and low energy lighting
  • Games pitches, informal hard and soft play areas, class garden and external teaching areas
  • Involvement of a Pupil Client Team throughout the project
  • The creation of flexible learning environments to allow for a range of teaching methods

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The Bridge School

Phase One

Brief

The school caters for children aged three to 16 who have severe, profound and complex learning difficulties.

The Bridge School had operated for a number of years from two sites, six miles apart within Ipswich. Suffolk County Council wanted a new primary campus to be built on land adjacent to the existing secondary campus in Sprites Lane. The project was envisaged as phase one of a staged programme that will bring all the children together on one campus and provide facilities and an environment that would meet the special educational needs of the pupils. Phase two will aim to provide improved shared accommodation and replace facilities for secondary-aged pupils.

Key Info

Type:
New Build

Value:
£6 million

Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk

Client:
Suffolk County Council

Contractor:
ISG

End User:
The Bridge School

Disciplines:
Architecture, Building Services Design, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management

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The design meets the increasing and complex demands of pupils and an evolving curriculum.

The traditional steel frame permits flexibility which suits longer-term changes in the size or number of rooms. The flexibility of the design also allows short-term changes in teaching methods and the integration of advanced ICT to help stimulate the pupils’ learning ability. The learning environment has been designed to be inclusive for children with SEN or disabilities. The light, spacious classrooms maximise opportunities for community use outside of school hours. Curtain glazing enables natural light to enter the internal spaces and views out to the surrounding landscape. An injection of colour between the windows is striking and refers to the beautiful finishing touches internally. The stained glass reception canopy allows all year round use of the amazing outside learning and play zone.

Sustainability was considered early in the design so best practice could be embraced before, during and beyond the construction phases to reduce the immediate and long-term environmental impact of the new school. The parameters of the brief changed throughout the project. This was in response to additional stakeholder involvement part way through the project. The design team was flexible and accommodating, meeting the needs of the changing brief and minimising the impact to the build programme on site. We took on the role of advisor to the client and made certain requirements were met.

Testimonial

“With the new primary school completed, the children’s special educational needs have been met with state-of-the-art facilities. As well as the excellent facilities inside the building, every classroom has access to its own dedicated outdoor area, as well as an outdoor science classroom, a sensory garden and excellent play facilities. Education beyond the classroom is so important for our pupils and these new facilities provide incredible opportunities to enhance their learning.”

Odran Doran, Former Head Teacher, The Bridge School

Result

A wide-ranging landscaping scheme has been designed and installed to provide for the specialist needs of the pupils.

The stand-alone, single-storey, cross-laminated timber (CLT) frame building provides 10 class spaces, office and specialist accommodation including an occupational therapy and physio gym, soft and sensory play rooms and a new school hall. The use of the CLT frame meant that the construction time programme was considerably shorter than with traditional methods of construction.

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Claydon Primary School

Brief

Our design needed to facilitate the expansion of the oversubscribed school from a 210-place to a 420-place primary school.

The project brief was to design and build a two-storey standalone block that would facilitate the expansion of the oversubscribed school from a 210-place to a 420-place primary school.

We were initially appointed to carry out a feasibility study for the school’s potential expansion, which allowed us the opportunity to assess the school’s existing accommodation against BB103 guidelines. This study identified a significant shortfall in admin and office accommodation, whilst there was an over-provision of soft informal external spaces. The analysis provided justification in converting some of the existing undersized teaching spaces into office accommodation and providing teaching spaces within the new build accommodation, to meet the current spatial requirements.

Key Info

Type:
New Build, Expansion, Internal Alteration

Value:
£2.2 million

Location:
Claydon, Suffolk

Completion:
August 2019

Client:
Suffolk County Council – Children and
Young People Services

Contractor:
SEH French

Disciplines:
Architecture, Building Services Design, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Quantity Surveying + Cost Consultancy, Structural + Civil Engineering

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In addition to the new building, there were further works required to carry out internal alterations to the existing primary school building and to upgrade the car park within the nearby community centre.

Due to the constraints of the site (primarily significant level differences) the location for the new building was within the site boundary of the neighbouring secondary school. The new building’s site was immediately adjacent to the primary school playground and accessed through the limited onsite car park of the primary school. This required working with our Estates team to alter the site boundaries for both schools and updating the land registry information. In addition to the new building, there were further works required to carry out internal alterations to the existing primary school building and to upgrade the car park within the nearby community centre. The works to the community centre were identified following a pre-planning public consultation that we undertook to gain the views of the local residents and the District Council.

Our work was separated into three sections: the first included works to be undertaken prior to starting on site, the second involved the new build (the site was boarded off and kept secure during this period) and finally, the alteration works were completed during the school holidays. The programming of these works was developed alongside the school so that any impact on teaching spaces and key dates was minimised. Whilst we undertake a significant proportion of work for Suffolk County Council, we always advocate close liaison with the end user of the site, especially on school sites.

Our programme also allowed two weeks for the end user to fit out and prepare for the new school year and it was, therefore, necessary for us to monitor and manage the programme closely throughout the duration of the works. Due to the additional works to the community centre, which assisted in addressing the majority of the originally proposed planning objections, we identified a need to increase the overall programme length. Our early procurement of the contractor and instructing early mobilisation to the main school build meant we mitigated the 8-week delay.

Through continuous review and proactive engagement with the contractor, we were able to complete the project two weeks early. Weekly liaison meetings were held with the school to ensure their requirements were met and to provide regular updates. Sustainability was the starting point for our Architectural Designer’s design and the design team worked closely to adopt an innovative approach of a screening element to disguise ventilation units, allowing the design to be functional, visually appealing and environmentally friendly.

Result

We created an extension that provided an exceptional learning environment.

Working in a multi-disciplinary capacity, we created an extension that provided an exceptional learning environment, whilst also delivering a building that architecturally sets itself apart from other buildings.

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Paxman Academy

Brief

Careful consideration of the existing structure and location of the new building were key.

The brief was to complete a new 6FE, 900 pupil place secondary school (including the BB103 external areas) by September 2019 located on the Alderman Blaxill Secondary School site which closed in 2014. The brief included demolition of the old school as part of the works, plus a 6,200m² area to the east of the existing site which had to be excluded from the new school site. The BB103 analysis, therefore, had to be adjusted accordingly.

Key Info

Type:
New Build

Value:
£14 million

Location:
Colchester, Essex

Duration:
12 months

Client:
Essex County Council

Contractor:
Barnes Construction

End User:
Paxman Academy

Disciplines:
Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture

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Our Architectural and Landscape disciplines were commissioned by Barnes throughout RIBA stages 3 to 6.

We were commissioned by Barnes to develop a proposal based on the client’s brief. The proposal would then be incorporated into their tender bid for Essex County Council. Following their successful award, our Architectural and Landscape disciplines worked throughout RIBA stages 3 to 6, assisting Barnes with all aspects of the project. Our teams attended the pubic consultation events and pre-planning consultation during stage 3. From this, we went on to present the interior design scheme to the Academy during stages 4 and 5.

Testimonial

“The building takes my breath away, it’s stunning.”

Mrs Moffat, Head Teacher, Paxman Academy

Result

The landscaping around the building ensures a successful approach to the wider site.

This cutting edge building is laid out over three distinct components: the sports hall, the teaching wings and the administration and shared spaces block. The strong front elevation allows for separate entrances for the sports/community hall and main building. The sports hall sits at the front of the site with the administration and shared spaces block, whilst the classroom wings sit behind the secure line to the rear.

This positioning generated a net gain in the quantity of open space allowing existing tennis courts and vehicular entrances to be re-used. As the building is set back, any impact of the building height on the street scene is limited and in-keeping with the scale of the site, without causing sprawl.

Procured through a design and build tender, we were selected by Barnes to collaborate based on their previous experience working with us on traditional projects. We added value when modelling their requirements in our ArchiCAD model which provided information in 3D. This allowed us to identify any clashes with the other elements of the building.

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Magna Carta
Primary School

Brief

The school had to be designed with the ability to expand to 420 places in the future.

The brief was for a single form entry, 210 place primary school on the site of the former St. Mary’s Primary School in Stansted Mountfitchet. This had to be designed with the ability to expand to 420 places in the future. The site is situated within a residential area near the village centre surrounded by residential properties.

Key Info

Type:
Feasibility, New Build

Value:
£4 million

Location:
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex

Duration:
12 months

Client:
Morgan Sindall

Contractor:
Morgan Sindall

End User:
Magna Carta Primary School, Essex County Council

Disciplines:
Architecture, Interior Architecture, Building Services Design, Construction Frameworks, Landscape Architecture, Quantity Surveying + Cost Consultancy, Structural + Civil Engineering

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We were commissioned by Morgan Sindall to partner them in a design and build bid through the Essex County Council Framework.

An analysis of the control design was carried out following site visits. As a result of this, an alternative design was provided which met the requirements of the brief and responded to the gradients of the site sympathetically. Using our 3D software, we were able to produce floor plans and perspective drawings to show the impact on the Grade II listed church.

Our alternative solution for access around this steeply sloping site was incorporated into the design and access statement to support submission. Presentations helped the client and end user visualise our design and gave them confidence that our solution fulfilled the requirements of the brief.

Testimonial

“From the outset, your team were proactive in providing design options to exceed our client’s expectations, whilst overcoming numerous planning and site restrictive/logistical challenges. The finished project has been extremely well received by the client, Academy and the end users of the building. It is a testament to the team’s hard work and the good working relationships that have been formed since the inception of this project. It is pleasing to note that the relationship has continued beyond this project on our current schemes and I am sure this will be maintained in the future. Once again, many thanks.”

Steve Holt, Senior Contracts Manager, Morgan Sindall

Result

The two-storey solution maximised the external space, increased accessibility and complemented the sensitive setting of the Grade II listed St John’s Church.

Due to the site constraints, we worked closely with Morgan Sindall to develop a two-storey design. Split level play areas linked by a series of gently sloping paths avoiding steps were designed to make the best use of the site topography.

This project features teaching accommodation and core facilities for 210 students. Specialist classrooms, practical areas, external learning zones and other facilities are also incorporated in accordance with BB103 guidance. The school is designed to allow flexibility of use so that it can be adapted as the school grows and in response to changes in the school curriculum. A full-height atrium space in the heart of the building creates a naturally lit area to avoid dark corridors and minimises the overall floor area within the building. This has allowed the space to be opened up and used as a library and display space. In addition to this, it is the main circulation through the building.

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Guildhall Feoffment

Primary School

Brief

The new building had to be carefully considered and designed to sit comfortably within the site.

There was a need for the client to increase capacity at Guildhall Feoffment to meet the demand for school spaces generated by population growth. This was a difficult site in terms of access and because the school sits in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, a medieval town, the new building had to be carefully considered and designed to sit comfortably within the site. Attention needed to be paid to the school’s existing listed building status and strong architectural style.

Key Info

Type:
New Build, Expansion

Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

End User:
Guildhall Feoffment Primary School

Client:
Suffolk County Council

Disciplines:
Architecture, Interior Design, Building Service Design, Building Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Quantity Surveying + Cost Consultancy, Structural + Civil Engineering

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The fully coordinated design was developed in-house using several innovative technologies.

The scheme commissioned was for the design and construction of a new two-storey building providing four additional class bases and a studio hall. With functionality in mind, the design ensured that administration and infrastructure areas supported ease of movement and created an easy flow through the primary school. Consultation with the planners and the desire to be sympathetic to the site and local buildings led to the use of red brickwork and slate roof for the main teaching element.

The fully coordinated design was developed in-house using several innovative technologies. ArchiCAD 17 was used to design the project as a whole, with all design disciplines making use of ArchiCAD and hotlinked models. This approach allowed the project to be successfully coordinated. Point cloud surveys were used to provide detailed elevations to provide the information required for the planners. High-quality visuals and a fly-through using CGI technology were produced.

The design of the circulation space and studio hall with a lower flat roof makes it less dominant and the use of curtain glazing provides visual separation between the two main parts of the development.

Testimonial

“The design of the new building is superb. It is a ‘grown up’ space which suits its purpose of providing first-class teaching and learning areas for the oldest year groups in the school, offering them a tangible sense of educational progression.”

Joy Stodart, Schools Commissioning Manager, Suffolk County Council.

Result

The internal spaces work well and provide first-class teaching and learning spaces for the children.

The new accommodation is filled with light, with the façade providing an intriguing modern contrast to the original adjacent Victorian school. The use of a two-storey red brick gable end recognises the existing building forms, whilst the design for the glazing demonstrates a modern interpretation that will enable the site to age without the different extensions conflicting with each other.

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