Jo Richardson Community School, Dagenham
LB of Barking and Dagenham
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Jo Richardson Community School, Dagenham
Completion Date 2005
Contract Value £29m
Client LB of Barking and Dagenham
The new Jo Richardson Community School formed part of the Borough's strategy for urban renewal of the Thames Gateway, addressing two important objectives; the delivery of a new pedagogy and the provision of cultural, leisure, health and learning resources for the wider community. Organised around an internal 'street', the design allows for extensive out of hours use with access to performing arts sports and dining spaces, as well as the incorporation of a new Castle Green public library, nursery, primary healthcare centre and community one-stop shop.
Merchant Taylors' School, Middlesex
Merchant Taylors' School
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Merchant Taylors' School, Middlesex
Planning approved May 2012
Contract Value £5m
Client Merchant Taylors' School
Won through an invited RIBA competition, this scheme is for a new Design and Technology building at Merchant Taylors' School in Northwood, Middlesex. The design sensitively complements the adjacent Grade II Listed school buildings and surrounding green belt landscape. The new building has been conceived as part of ArchitecturePLB's wider 15-20 year masterplanning exercise for the entire campus, designed to provide new 21st century learning environments whilst respecting the historic context.
Pimlico Academy, Westminster
Westminster City Council
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Pimlico Academy, Westminster
Completion Date 2011
Contract Value £20m
Client Westminster City Council
The new Pimlico Academy replaces the existing Pimlico School on the same site to address Westminster City Council's concerns about the existing 1960s building being able to accommodate future requirements of both the school and local community. Constructed by Bouygues, and with a capacity of 1262, the new school caters for 1050 pupils, a 200-place sixth form and a 12-place specialist Speech Language and Communications needs unit, as well as providing a new home for Pimlico Library and a new local centre for Westminster's Adult Education Service.
Kelmscott School, Waltham Forest
London Borough of Waltham Forest
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Kelmscott School, Waltham Forest
Completion Date 2008
Contract Value £11m
Client London Borough of Waltham Forest
As part of Bouygues Partnership for Education and Community, Kelmscott School has been refurbished, extended and remodelled, to improve both the image and the functionality of the existing school, and its identity within the community. A new street runs from the highly prominent new entrance, linking existing buildings and new performing arts, catering and dining facilities, and providing an easily legible circulation axis through the school. The project won the PfS Best Design for a Remodelled School Award in 2008.
Aston Martin Owners' Club, Oxfordshire
Owners' Club and Heritage Trust
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Aston Martin Owners' Club, Oxfordshire
Completion Date 2001
Contract Value £0.5m
Client Aston Martin Owners' Club
and Heritage Trust
This 14th century, Grade II Listed barn restoration accommodates the Aston Martin Owners' Club new headquarters, as well as a museum and archive for the Heritage Trust. Considered to be one of the most important remaining structures of its type in the country, a sensitive approach was required towards conserving the existing building fabric. A new extension and contemporary materials have been carefully incorporated alongside the retained timber exterior and dramatic interior spaces.
Sunfield Close, Andover
Radian Group
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Sunfield Close, Andover
Completed 2012
Contract Value £2m
Client Radian Group
Sunfield Close in Andover was a competition-winning scheme for 17 affordable rent and shared ownership homes, designed to meet CfSH Level 4. ArchitecturePLB's award-winning design addressed the sensitivities of building on this constrained, formerly communal site, with an arrangement that maintains views across the site whilst creating privacy and minimising overlooking. Contemporary in design, the green roofs and timber clad pods are reminiscent of the former allotments and sheds that previously occupied the site.
Social Learning Space, RVC Camden
Royal Veterinary College
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Social Learning Space, Camden
Completion Date 2010
Contract Value £1.6m
Client Royal Veterinary College,
University of London
An underused courtyard has been cleverly remodelled into this vibrant social learning space, known as the Lightwell Café. On a tight urban site where opportunities for campus development are limited, the fitout at the heart of this 1930s building has opened up the campus both physically and socially. Flexible spaces have been created by connecting to the surrounding library, museum and dining facilities. A semi-enclosed reading 'pod' creates a dramatic focus at the centre.
Barnfield West Academy, Luton
Luton Borough Council
BCSE Award, Shortlisted
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Barnfield West Academy, Luton
Completion Date 2011
Contract Value £26.5m
Client Luton Borough Council
Barnfield West is a new build, 8-form entry Academy for 1450 pupils aged 11-18. Originally appointed by Luton Borough Council and novated to Wates Construction, our design was borne out of extensive consultation with both client and the wider school community. The fully glazed, double height entrance atrium provides welcoming views into the heart of the school, showcasing the Academy's specialisms. The building has been awarded a BREEAM 'Very Good' rating.
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