Cottrell & Vermeulen Architecture | Westborough Primary School

Fuente: Designboom

Fotografía: Anthony Coleman

London based practice Cottrell & Vermeulen Architecture recently completed an addition to the westborough primary school located in westcliff-on-sea, united kingdom. wrapped with a delicate veranda, this design strikes a balance between the original brick building and its new contemporary elements. a decision to refurbish the existing facility was an experiment to minimize the construction and operation carbon footprint. this rehabilitation method provides a successful example for other communities by demonstrating a 90% reduction in emissions due to renewable energy sources and increased user lighting controls.

Intricate columns are formed by pairs of rotated wooden trusses to support a series of pitched roofs. the canopy consists of photovoltaic solar cells oriented towards the sun and bright blue translucent panels. a counter displaying energy savings encourages community involvement while simultaneously instilling environmental sensitivity within young children.

 

Project info:

start date: 

november 2009

area: 

refurbishment 948 m2, playground stores and canopy 292 m2
 

total cost:  

£1.35m
 

client:  

southend-on-sea borough council and the governors of westborough primary
school. partially funded by the department for education.
 

architect:  

cottrell & vermeulen architecture ltd.
 

quantity surveyor: 

stockdale
 

structural engineer: 

engineers haskins robinson waters
 

m&e consultant:  

or consulting
 

sustainability consultant: 

buro happold
 

main contractor: 

balfour beatty construction ltd.
 

cdm coordinator: 

bz consulting
 

approved building inspector:  

mlm building control
 

annual co2 emissions:  

18 kgco2/m2/year (previously 40.1)