ABSTRACT
A colourful extension inserted into a tight urban context offered the school a new identity, much-needed learning spaces and an organisational hub while maximising play space. The extension sits parallel with the neighbouring Grade 2 listed Oddfellows Hall. The space between the new and the old school buildings establishes a formal entrance with a triple height transparent atrium. The facade is a polychromatic loop of colour that shifts as it moves around the building. The contextual colours of reds and yellow bricks and the soft landscaping inform the colour palette. Staff enjoy a resource room, administration suite and offices. The informal, social spaces that connect the classrooms are vibrant and stimulating, eliminating corridors and offering visual transparency. The facade reconciles the interior with the exterior – the coloured glass panels of the exterior are upholstered on the inside, allowing opportunities for the display and presentation of pupils’ work.
