Alyth Primary School

Prior to the start of the project, the existing Alyth Primary School was spread across a varied campus of Victorian School Building, various early 20th Century extensions and a 1960’s Junior High School Building, a large part of which had passed its useable life-span. The project has comprised the design of a decant plan for the school, the demolition of various extensions to the original circa 1850 Victorian School to its original form, refurbishment of the Listed building to provide community facilities and a substantial, new-build extension to accommodate the new Primary School and Nursery. 

In addition to providing a key learning space, the courtyard form acts as an environmental device which brings natural light and ventilation to the centre of the building. As a passive, sustainable design, the courtyard solution has allowed us to minimise the energy needs of the building. The design of the learning spaces within the building delivers semi-open classrooms which focus on shared, flexible space. Circulation areas are doubled up as potential teaching and break-out areas; a key example being the Heller-up stair. 

Our expansive experience in delivering primary & secondary school education buildings over the past 15 years has placed us in a unique position of knowledge and perspective to maximise the opportunities within this project and deliver design value as the Lead-Consultant for the project team.