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Educational:
Steam Mills Primary School

A sympathetic extension to an old Victorian school. The existing building forms an ‘H’ shape and has two courtyard areas. The new extension takes one of these and converts it to form a new library and classrooms. It also creates a new entrance for the school at the rear of the property, which is not only safer for the children, but also alleviates congestion on the main road.

The extension takes its design inspiration from the existing Victorian style whilst adding a modern twist. The use of stone in the plinth walls matches the new in with the old, yet the timber boarding and extensive use of glazing adds a more contemporary feel.