Project Overview

A major extension to an existing secondary school requiring a complete facade and glazing package. The project needed to integrate with the existing building while creating a modern, inspiring learning environment. All works were completed during term time with minimal disruption to students and staff.

The Challenge

• •Working on occupied school site with strict safety protocols
• •Noise and disruption limitations during school hours
• •Tight budget constraints from education funding
• •Matching existing facade aesthetics
• •Achieving Part Q security requirements
• •Completion deadline for new academic year

Our Solution

Working Around Education

We developed a carefully phased program to minimize disruption:

• •Prefabrication: Maximum factory assembly of curtain wall units
• •Holiday working: Noisy operations scheduled for school holidays
• •Safety zoning: Complete segregation of work areas from students
• •Enhanced security: Additional fencing and access controls during construction
• •Communication: Weekly updates to school leadership and parents

Sustainability Features

The project incorporated several sustainable design features:

• •Solar control glazing reducing cooling energy by 35%
• •Natural ventilation strategy with automated opening vents
• •Daylight-responsive artificial lighting controls
• •Recycled content in aluminum frames and cladding panels
• •Rainwater harvesting from new roof areas

Results