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‘New Children's Centre’
Ambler Primary School
| CLIENT: | CEA Islington |
| CONSULTANT: | Potter and Holmes Architects |
| LOCATION: | Ambler Primary School,N4 |
OUR ROLE
The construction of a new children’s centre and phased major improvements to the existing school.
THE PROJECT
The phased works to the existing school consisted of major alteration and improvement works. This included the alteration & upgrading of existing mechanical & electrical services, structural alterations, high specification carpentry & joinery installations, full decoration and top quality finishes throughout.
The new building is timber frame construction on piled and beam foundations. The highly insulated cedar clad structure has low windows, large sliding glazed doors with level thresholds.
North facing roof lights ensure natural light penetration into the internal spaces without glare. Hi tech lighting gives additional variety and control.
The heated floor is generally covered with natural eco-friendly marmoleum and additionally cushioned in the baby area to protect vulnerable crawling knees.
Much of the work was carried out whilst the school was operational. This presented many challenges such as maintaining services throughout the project and ensuring minimal disruption to staff & pupils. Not to mention the obvious overriding health & safety considerations.
The Children’s Centre was recently short listed for the Partners in Excellence Award.
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CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
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