dRMM decided to renovate and reform a failing comprehensive school, Kingsdale, in order to see how the architecture could affect students and school morale. The project consisted of many phases and the introduction of modern architectural technology to create a more pleasing and suitable environment. These included:
- Variable-skin ETFE roof
- Naturally heated, cooled, lit and ventilated spaces
- Engineered timber geodesic auditorium
- Improved circulation within the school
- carbon negative, cross-laminated timber panel construction (in the sports and music buildings). This is extremely significant due to our aims to reduce carbon emission from buildings.
- The sports hall took an innovative aesthetic look, whilst still abiding to the large space and high ceiling regulations.
By creating a space that was more welcoming, healthier and inspiring dRMM have managed to change the essence of the failing school and create a space where students want to be involved. It has been proved that results and behaviour has improved showing that we really can shape buildings that consquently shape us.
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