Education
There is a renewed vigor from central government to improve the educational environment for the future generation. Opportunity is being driven through fund allocation and framework delivery of new and refurbished school projects. As part of the BSF programme and free school opportunities Bradshaw Gass & Hope LL delivered new school buildings under the rigorous CABE design standards and with full compliance to schools Building Bulletin guidance documents. We are continuing to deliver new builds and existing school refurbishments and extensions to a number of local authorities as well as individual Academy Trusts and Higher Eduction Colleges.
featured Education Projects
Marsden Heights Community College
Lancashire County Council
£20m new build on greenfield site
Bradshaw Gass and Hope was selected as one of the Architectural Designers for the Bovis Lend Lease Team in the BSF Wave 1 programme for Lancashire County Council. BG & H have responsibility for designing 2 of the 9 new schools in the programme; Marsden Heights Community College being a new building for 1050 pupils in an 11-16 secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire and the other being a BESD 40-place special school in Burnley, Lancashire
The Marsden Heights scheme involves articulating the philosophy of BSF (Building Schools for the Future) with overall acknowledgement of the expectations of BB98 and stringent requirements for BREEAM Very Good Accreditation. The planning of the building was developed through careful consideration for proximity of faculties, natural ventilation, central control and aspirations for transformational education on a site with topographical and planning constraints. The building is arranged over 4 levels in a compact footprint to allow a maximisation of external curriculum spaces and quality of setting in a location surrounded by residential development but with stunning views over Pendle Hill. Construction design utilises pre-fabricated elements and re-locatable partitioning in order to reduce the site programme and incorporate flexibility and adaptability in-use. The project started on site in May 2008 and is to be completed ready for September 2009 occupation.
The Rose BESD School
Lancashire County Council
£8m new build on brownfield site
Bradshaw Gass and Hope LLP were selected as one of the Architectural Designers for the Catalyst Consortium in the BSF Wave 1 programme for Lancashire CC. In addition to The Rose School, a 450 place BESD special school in Burnley, Lancashire the Practice has also been appointed to design and manage the provision of a 1050 place secondary school.
The Rose School represents an approach by Lancashire County Council to ensure that the ‘Every Child Matters’ agenda for schools is implemented effectively for all students at every level by providing a specialist learning environment for students with very difficult issues to overcome to allow effective learning.
The School deals with pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties which range from those with ADHD to those with severe emotional and psychology issues.
The school provides accommodation consistent with the requirements for the DfES Bulletins. It provides a robust environment, with careful selection of materials and the design of easily managed spaces whilst still maintaining a welcoming, exciting and safe environment with pupil well-being at its centre.
Seamless integration of ITC within a multitude of leaning spaces, not just classroom, enables pupils to have a choice of environment for learning.
The Kentigern Building
Holy Cross 6th Form College
£4.5m new build on brownfield site
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