Edge Grove School looked to relocate its lower school into a purpose-built, cutting-edge building due to the limitations of its existing facility. Through collaboration with all stakeholders, we designed a building that was to future-proof the school, providing ambient natural light and ventilation, eliminating the need for mechanical ventilation and cooling; substantially lowering heating costs whilst complimenting the existing Grade II Listed Buildings.

We constructed a new single-storey block which provides the school with six classrooms, an activity hall, a headmaster’s room and toilets, set within their 48-acre grounds. The building was fitted out to a high specification, featuring bespoke joinery, glazed vision panels, floor coverings, finishes and timber door sets & ironmongery. The MEP services installation included news BMS, fire and HVAC systems.

We had to overcome a ‘no dig’ zone because of existing tree roots which was achieved by using a floating slab system. Regular dialogue and look-ahead meetings with the school enabled key facilities, such as the swimming pool to remain accessible at all times.