The proposal of the new Science & Teaching Facility was constrained by the presence of a school chapel, a two-storey classroom block and a number of large plane trees. Our brief was to provide six classrooms, three seminar rooms, staff / study administration areas, and an extension to the Science wing – all of which were not to dominate the existing school.

By designing a series of low-pitched roofs, the height of our proposal was kept to a minimum and its large overhanging eaves provide a visually interesting roofline and greater protection from the weather. Natural ventilation is possible through the inclusion of chimneys that provide passive cooling and externally penetrate the roofline in a similar manner to those in the historic buildings.

Materials are in keeping with the original buildings, successfully blending with the existing but clearly the building is of its time.