Morely Memorial School, 91 Blinco Grove, Cambridge, CB1 7TX. APRIL - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Morely Memorial School, 91 Blinco Grove, Cambridge, CB1 7TX. APRIL 2012 Prepared by bdAr Architects Designers Ground Floor South Staple Inn Buildings London WC1V 7PZ t: 0207 043 3551 f: 0207 043 3552 e: post@bdar.co.uk w: www.bdar.co.uk

DENSITY RECEPTION SCHOOL 312 sqm for 60 children 2.6 sqm / child PRIMARY SCHOOL 2062 sqm for 360 children 5.7 sqm / child INTRODUCTION Morely Memorial School operate across a dual site – albeit separated by a relatively narrow and quiet road

• Blinco Grove. However this still presents a physical

divide and the following sketches, prepared by Rodic Davidson Architects, consider some architectural pos- sibilities for the school. The sketches illustrate some concept design options and are intended solely to form the basis for further discussions. 2

SCHEME 1 SCHEME 2 SCHEME 3 SCHEME 4 SCHEME 5 SCHEME 6 3

NEW FUNCTION ROOM SCHEME 1 The proposal for scheme 1 involves the extension

• f the main hall to the north building providing sepa-

rate entrance for evening recitals the new extension would accommodate. A staff work place, cloak room, wc appended to a large double height room which alts as a multifunc- tional “interaction” space. 4

SMALL INTERVENTION - BIG RETURN SCHEME 2 The proposal for scheme 2 involves the construction

• f a new stage at the rear of the main hall, thereby

increasing the usability of the space for children performances and practice. Also provided in this volume is the separately ac- cessible storage and secondary access point to the main hall. This then allows the hall to function independently from the school. 5

SIGNAL FOR ENTRANCE SCHEME 3 The proposal for scheme 3 involves the construc- tion of a canopy to the games area at the rear of the north building. This structure will provide shelter from the elements and seating to encourage a social gathering point. It allows a waiting point for children at the end of the school day and family to view games and competi- tions held at the school. 6

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VISUAL LINK AND SIGNAL SCHEME 4 The proposal for scheme 4 involves the creation of two new entrances to both the south building and the north building. The deployment of a similar architectural language and complimentary material will create a visual link between the two separate sites and provide an in- viting space for people to congregate during drop

• ff and collection times in the school day.

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SPORT AREA FOR SCHOOL + PRIVATED SCHEME 5 The proposal for scheme 5 involves the refurbish- ment of the existing WC at the south building games area and the construction of a new pavilion and new entrance from Baldock way. The newly self contained games area privately hired events thereby generating additional revenue for the school. The pavilion can fold open offering facilities such as kitchenette, power points lights and chairs to aid social events then at the end of the event it can fold up to provide secure storage until the next event. 8

SCHOOL TURN AROUND THE PATIO SCHEME 6 This proposal involves the construction of additional class room space and ancillary space for the recep- tion school. As a completely separate stand alone building this intervention has the capacity to take on a new ar- chitectural language, providing a colorful interactive facade. The main design concept derives from the lack of play equipment, where a facade could solve this weakness by offering a play element along this ex- terior walls. 9