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LSI Architects Secures Planning Approval for building development at Town Close House Preparatory School, Norwich

Norwich and London-based LSI Architects has announced that planning permission has been granted for a new build project at Town Close House Preparatory School, Norwich. Town Close House is a co-educational school for 500 pupils aged 3 to 13 years. It is situated between the Ipswich and Newmarket Roads in attractively wooded grounds close to the city centre. The plans are for a new multipurpose sports hall with integrated changing and office facilities, to be followed by the conversion of existing buildings to create a new performing arts centre. At some future date, the strategic plan for the site also includes the provision of a new dining hall.
The scheme provides for up to 2000m2 of new buildings, with the first phase involving the demolition of the timber clad Little Theatre, formerly a gymnasium, and the construction of a new sports hall, changing rooms and viewing gallery, along with rationalisation of maintenance stores and workshops. The new buildings have been designed to complement the existing listed buildings and to conserve the trees and landscape amenity of the site. During the forthcoming building phase, management of construction access will be a key priority in order to protect the health and safety of the school community and the general public.
The second phase of the building will include the remodelling and refurbishment of the existing sports hall to create a new drama and performing arts facility. The proposals involve re-roofing the existing building to achieve modern environmental performance standards, and the creation of a new entrance foyer from the central playground, offering full accessibility.
The long term plans for phase three involve the demolition of some existing buildings which are towards the end of their economic life and the construction of a new dining room, music teaching rooms and offices.
David Andrews, a Principal Member of LSI Architects, commented: ”The phasing of the development has been carefully considered to ensure that the school remains fully operational throughout the duration of the construction works. The design has been formulated to achieve appropriate scale, massing, architectural expression and palette of materials. It has maximised the utilisation of daylight and natural ventilation and incorporates sustainable design and energy strategies.”
Work is planned to commence on site during the summer of 2008 and will take approximately 18 months to complete.
The Project Team:

Client: Town Close House Preparatory School, Norwich

Architect and Lead Consultant: LSI Architects

Quantity Surveyor: Northcroft

Civil & Structural Engineer: Clancy Consulting

Services Engineer: Mott Macdonald

CDM Coordinator: PFB Construction

Other recent educational projects designed by LSI Architects include the completion of the futuristic ‘Classroom of The Future’ at Notre Dame High School, Norwich; a new £30m Centre for International Students, based at the University of East Anglia, Norwich; the expansion of boarding facilities at Wymondham College; the refurbishment of Hamond’s High School in Swaffham; new Student Residences and Medical Centre at the University of East Anglia and a new Learning Resources Centre and Engineering & Technology Centre for Great Yarmouth College.

Email: carri@carismacommunications.co.uk