The project comprises the design and construction of a new standalone teaching block on a small area within the existing school site. The new block provides 4 additional classrooms, a group room and associated accommodation with external works on a sloping site.

Following appointment, we identified a number of areas in the procured feasibility study proposals where we could improve the organisation, buildability / cost and design aesthetics.

 

• Prepared concept studies based on previous viability study.

• Small, tight site in Green Belt with complex levels.

• Managed stakeholder consultations — Bucks Project Officer and School representatives.

• Modelled in 3D.

• Prepared thermal model of the proposals to inform the design.

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The main accommodation comprises:

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• 4 Classrooms

• Group Room

• Office

• Kitchen

• Pupil toilets

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The design has been developed using Passivhaus principles to ensure energy efficiency. A thermal model has been developed in order to inform the design approach. Sustainability has been carried through to the choice of materials with the external envelope being constructed in timber.

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Work was completed on site in April 2024.