New London Architecture

Centre for Creative Learning, Francis Holland School

Built

The Centre for Creative Learning unlocks an overshadowed corner of the school to house a library and lush rooftop garden, carefully designed to nestle sensitively within its domestic scale setting.

NEW LONDON AWARDS 2020

NEW LONDON AWARDS 2020

Winner in the WELLBEING PRIZE and shortlisted in the LEARNING category
The Centre for Creative Learning (CCL) unlocks an overshadowed corner of the school to house a library and lush rooftop garden, carefully designed to nestle sensitively within its domestic scale setting.
 
The CCL ekes out a partly subterranean space to combine a lush biodiverse undulating garden and outdoor classroom at first floor, with informal learning in a curved book lined library, below. A variety of spaces are punctuated by overhead roof lights including reading dens for younger pupils, a long reading table for groups and high laptop desks for independent study. It promotes a culture of self-directed learning to foster pastoral relationships between year groups. The library provides a unique and nurturing space for pupils to read, interact and learn in the city.


Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Westminster

Size

125 sq m

Completion

July 2019


Location

65 Graham Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1W 8HN, UK


Team Credits

Architect

BDP

Structural Engineer

BDP

M&E / Sustainability Engineer

BDP

Landscape Architect

BDP

Project Manager

Bidwells

Cost Consultant

Jackson Coles

Contractor

Kind & Company


Listed by

BDP

Last updated on

16/09/2020


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