CURRENT PROJECTS↑ View north-west from the receptioncourtyard towards the main entrance of theproposed Physical Education Centre. 49
DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ SCHOOLS↑ View south across Kingsgate Park towards Norman Road Support Services (SSB) St. Cross Roadthe proposed Physical Education Centre. Antrim House→ Southern Campus masterplan diagram. Kingsgate Road Sports Hall Swimming Pool Sports Pavilion Residential Physical Education Centre50 Science School (PEC) Kingsgate Park Fitness DT extension ‘Mill’ (refurbished) Sanatorium
1 CURRENT PROJECTS 51 21↗ View from the spectator zone across thepool towards Kingsgate Park2↗ View from the PEC entrance acrossreception towards the swimming pool, themain reception is on your right with viewsdown into the sports halls on the left.3→ Model shot showing an overview of theproject. 3
DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ SCHOOLSDESIGN,TECHNOLOGY& ENGINEERINGCENTRESTOWE SCHOOL, BUCKINGHAMA series of 4 workshops and design studiossupported by central circulation, gallery spine.The aim of the new Design, Technology The workshops are supported to oneand Engineering Centre is to provide side by storage spaces and niches foracademic and vocational training for equipment requiring exhaust andpupils who will contribute significantly to extraction and serviced via a prep roomthe UK’s drive for creativity and expertise and stores situated at the end of building.in manufacturing, Product Design and The gallery circulation spine allows theArchitecture. workshops and studios to be built inFollowing an invited competition that phases finally connected together wheninvolved a review of two potential sites this space is enclosed by its roof.within the school estate, we were asked As a device to filter and diffuse roof lightto progress with proposals to replace the from above, a continuous cross laminatedexisting facilities in their current location. timber coffered roof shell spans across allThis required a phased approach that the spaces.would allow the continued operation of A colonnaded veil finished in ceramicthe faculty during the build. cladding continues around the parklandWe were keen to fuse the processes of facing elevations. This results in a layeringdesigning and making ensuring that and rhythm to the elevations designed todesign studios had a close and visible have empathy with the historic buildingsrelationship to the workshops. A simple on the Stowe estate.plan arrangement places a series of The roof is accessible as an exhibition4 workshops to one side of a central space, commanding spectacular viewcirculation and gallery spine, and design across the famous estate.studios to the other separated by glasspartitions. → Workshops and design studios supported by central circulation, gallery spine.52
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DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ SCHOOLS ↑ Visualisation of the south approach. 1↗ Visualisation of the north entrance approach. 2↗ Visualisation of the roof terrace with exhibition space. 3→ Workshops and design studios supported by central circulation, gallery spine.54
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DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ SCHOOLSLA MARE DECARTERET SCHOOLGUERNSEYA replacement of the existing La Mare de CarteretHigh School and Primary School in Guernsey’sCastel parish.56
CURRENT PROJECTS Having successfully delivered the award- winning Les Beaucamps High School in 2013, Design Engine fought off strong local and international competition to win a new commission from the States of Guernsey Education Department (now the Committee for Education Sport & Culture): the replacement of the existing La Mare de Carteret High School and Primary School in Guernsey’s Castel parish. The new development on the La Mare de Carteret site will provide a total gross building area of 13,478 m² comprising: • Replacement High School facilities for either 600 or 960 11-16 age pupils. • Replacement two-form entry Primary School facilities for up to 420 pupils aged 4-11. • Replacement co-provisioned Pre-school accommodation for 32 children aged 3-4. • County/national competition level indoor sports facilities within the schools’ new sports facilities. • Relocated Communication and Autism Support Service facilities within the two schools. • Community facilities for families and the wider community within the schools and sports buildings.↑Visualisation of the entrance approach 2021from the car park with access to the mainschool from a bridge over the lake. COMPLETIONOUR ROLE: Architecture | Interiors | Landscaping 54.5MCLIENT: States Education DepartmentPROJECT MANAGER : Jones Lang LaSalle CONTRACT VALUECOST CONSULTANT : Gardiner & TheobaldSTRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Buro Happold 13470M²SERVICES ENGINEER: Buro HappoldMAIN CONTRACTOR: TBC AREABUILDING CONTROL: States of GuernseyACOUSTIC CONSULTANT: Hoare LeaLANDSCAPE CONSULTANT: Coe DesignFIRE CONSULTANT: Buro Happold 57
DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ SCHOOLS ↑ Campus plan of high school, primary school and community sports centre. ← Sketch of internal courtyard.58
CURRENT PROJECTS↑ Sketch of high school from playing fields. Following the Les Beaucamps High School↓ Pattern diagram detailing the overall precedent the practice has adoptedconcept of the scheme. courtyard plan forms for both primary and secondary schools, in order to create↑ Works in pattern and relief precedent external rooms within and betweenimages - Ben Nicholson and Paul Klee buildings, creating contrasts between extrovert and active spaces and those that are more introvert and tranquil, allowing more private spaces to be discovered. Materials for the project have been selected to have a tonal match with the coastal context around La Mare De Carteret: brickwork with variation in blend to ensure a high level of visual texture, bronze cladding which echoes the coastal granites to the west of the site and facades including wall surfaces of coloured ceramics taking their cue from the colours of Guernsey fishing boats. The project received planning consent in November 2016. 59
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COMPLETED PROJECTS Their approach is endlessly patient, responsive and supportive. They fully engage with their client team, teasing out the multiple and sometimes conflicting aspirations. On top of this they are great fun to work with: good humoured, unpretentious and very likeable. — Derek Neale, Director of Education, States of Guernsey61 61
DESIGN ENGINE ARCHITECTS \ SCHOOLS Design Engine Architects Limited The Studios, Coker Close Winchester, SO22 5FF +44(0)1962 890111 [email protected] www.designengine.co.uk Winchester \ London \ Exeter62
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