SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

CASE STUDY - LAURISTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

PROJECT OVERVIEW
New build/ 2 FE school in South Hackney
Complex and restricted urban site
Phased construction
Creation of a future school that is cohesive, exemplary innovative learning environment

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
CLIENT BRIEF

New build/ 2 FE school to replace an existing oversubscribed 1FE school in South Hackney

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
CLIENT BRIEF

New build/ 2 FE school to replace an existing oversubscribed 1FE school in South Hackney

Phased construction to accommodate existing school

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
CLIENT BRIEF

New build/ 2 FE school to replace an existing oversubscribed 1FE school in South Hackney

Phased construction to accommodate existing school

Long-term flexibility to accommodate future transformation of learning environments

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
CLIENT BRIEF

New build/ 2 FE school to replace an existing oversubscribed 1FE school in South Hackney

Phased construction to accommodate existing school

Long-term flexibility to accommodate future transformation of learning environments

Focus of Design Approach to create an inspiring building that generates enthusiasm for children and adults alike

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
CLIENT BRIEF

New build/ 2 FE school to replace an existing oversubscribed 1FE school in South Hackney

Phased construction to accommodate existing school

Long-term flexibility to accommodate future transformation of learning environments

Focus of Design Approach to create an inspiring building that generates enthusiasm for children and adults alike

Idea of Lauristonness /Sense of memory and history of the site

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSE

Raised community identity

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSE

Raised community identity

Treetop School

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSE

Raised community identity

Treetop School

Flexibility of learning spaces

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSE

Raised community identity

Treetop School

Flexibility of learning spaces

Diverse Outdoor Play

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
WHY CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER

Flexibility with mix of solid wall + glulam frame

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
WHY CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER

Flexibility with mix of solid wall + glulam frame

Use of Timber as an exposed Finish

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
WHY CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER

Flexibility with mix of solid wall + glulam frame

Use of Timber as an exposed Finish

Environmental benefits- breathability, BREEAM, etc

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
WHY CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER

Flexibility with mix of solid wall + glulam frame

Use of Timber as an exposed Finish

Environmental benefits- breathability, BREEAM, etc

Reduced Noise and disruption from the construction site by a live school

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
WHY CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER

Flexibility with mix of solid wall + glulam frame

Use of Timber as an exposed Finish

Environmental benefits- breathability, BREEAM, etc

Reduced Noise and disruption from the construction site by a live school

KLH process as an educational tool for the school

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

DESIGN APPROACH
WHY CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER

Flexibility with mix of solid wall + glulam frame

Use of Timber as an exposed Finish

Environmental benefits- breathability, BREEAM, etc

Reduced Noise and disruption from the construction site by a live school

KLH process as an educational tool for the school

SK house as a test bed

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

TECHNICAL APPROACH
STRUCTURAL OPTIONS
Concrete Frame
Steel Frame
Panelised Timber Framing
Panelised solid cross-laminated timber
Combination of concrete frame and timber panels

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

TECHNICAL APPROACH
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
Floors
Original scheme 208mm thick floor spanning 7.2m
Adopted scheme 117mm thick floor spanning 2.9m with two intermediate 460mm x 240mm glulam beams
Walls
Single Storey = 95mm thick
Double/Triple Storey 117mm thick
N.B. This is for 60 minute fire rating to 1 side

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

TECHNICAL APPROACH

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

TECHNICAL APPROACH
COMMON STRUCTURAL QUERIES
Disproportionate Collapse (2B)
Horizontal & VerticalTies
Increased property strengths
Reduced live loads
Timber thickness
Notional Removal
Floor area
2-way span
Floors span double
Key Elements (Blast Load)
Small surface area

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

TECHNICAL APPROACH
COMMON STRUCTURAL QUERIES
Fire
Charring
Acoustics
Addition of an 18m cementitious board where required

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

CONSTRUCTION
PROGRAMME
Phase 1 Re-building of School Keepers House
Phase 2 Part demolition of site for building work to commence
Phase 3 First phase of main school build. On completion pupils and staff decanted from existing school to new building
Phase 4 - Demolition of existing school and second phase of main school building

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

CONSTRUCTION
SEQUENCE OF BUILDING WORK

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

Phase 1

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

Phase 2

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

Phase 3

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

Phase 4

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

SCHOOLS MEETING THE BRIEF WITH WOOD

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS