As part of the King Alfred School expansion programme, Stone & Partners were commissioned to design a new classroom block and dining hall to house dance studio/dining hall, commercial kitchen, changing facilities/toilets, and three new classrooms.
Due to examinations now taking place throughout the academic year, the Wellington School wished to provide a dedicated examination hall which could also be used for functions outside school use.
The English teaching department was also to be relocated in new classrooms. A new block was therefore commissioned on the edge of the school campus. The design had to take into account adjoining residential areas and provide a stimulating teaching resource.
The building is primarily used by school pupils and members of staff during term time with the facility available for hire by the public for organised meetings, functions and other events outside normal school hours.
Stone + Partners gained Listed Building Consent for the renovation and replacement of the windows at Taylor Boarding House, Kings College, Taunton.
Following a detailed window assessment and report, it was established that many of the original steel windows no longer seal closed. Structural damp was being caused by the cold bridging these malfunctioning window elements were allowing.
Secondary glazing had been fitted to one of the dormitories to assess it as a possible solution, but this had resulted in an acceleration of the corrosion of the steel window frames.
The Facilities Management Department of the school has been forming an excellent record of conservation wherever possible, and ongoing improvements to the existing facilities.
On this occasion the welfare of the occupants of the dormitory prompted a desire to improve the fabric of the building to solve damp and leaking issues, and to improve the energy rating of the property.
Close liaison with Crittall Windows to formulate double glazed windows units to match the existing original steel windows was critical to getting this window replacement scheme agreed with the local authority conservation officer prior to the listed building application.
As part of an ongoing program of works with Taunton School, we were appointed to undertake working drawings and oversee the installation of a new mezzanine floor within Marshall Day House, to provide additional space for the boy’s common room.
Design and construction of this Early Years Facility for The Priory Learning Trust, working with Kennet Construction to obtain planning permission and working drawings to enable the project to be delivered within the very tight deadline.
“Kennet Construction Ltd are delighted to have delivered another successful project for The Priory Learning Trust at Castle Batch School. Kennet Construction Ltd was appointed Main Contractor for the design and build of a new Early Years facility and were given an outline remit to develop a planning application submission. This was made possible with the help of Stone + Partners Architecture with whom Kennet Construction has a good working relationship from previous projects. The high level of professional service from Stone + Partners Architecture meant Kennet were able to quickly respond to Client needs and provide details at short notice. This was crucial in enabling a smooth transition from obtaining planning permission to starting construction on site. Furthermore Stone + Partners Architecture provided condition discharge liaison and helped with building regulation construction details for us to complete the project on time for the start of the new term. The whole project was delivered through the planning process and completed on site within 9 months which is an outstanding achievement.”
(Mark Ewing – Managing Director, Kennet Construction)
This private school wished to construct a new junior school adjoining their existing campus. Due to the site constraints this resulted in a design on two floors, with classrooms and corridors wrapping around a central double height hall, which forms a focal point of reference. Separate smaller scale areas were created for the nursery.
This classroom block at Castle School in Taunton was occupied less than 15 months after we were first appointed. Working with The Castle School, Somerset County Council and the contractor Pollards in a true spirit of partnership we were able to agree the brief, design, obtain Planning Approval and construct the building in that time. This has resulted in a Music & IT Department in addition to 9 general classrooms. The building was required to give flexibility in future layout and employ sustainable principles of construction.
Design of a seven classroom unit together with staff and ancillary facilities, procured as part of a design and build package based on a winning design and price.
Building conceived as a flexible plan capable of future planned expansion.
