New hall for Carrdus School, Overthorpe, Banbury

The new Hall at Carrdus School is designed to maximise the multi-functional use of the affordable space provided in the plan. It is a major addition to the independent day preparatory school in Banbury.

The site is restricted, to the rear of the existing Edwardian Country House Overthorpe Hall.

The design is contemporary in style with a square plan, steel frame clad in carefully detailed brickwork, with clerestory fenestration and a central lantern providing natural light and ventilation in the centre of the space. The environmental design included an acoustic study of the space which allows for a single singing voice of a seven year old to be heard by the schools 250 parents in a concert, and also for the hall to be used by large musical groups who hire the hall for recitals. The Hall is also used for teaching, theatrical presentations, games and gymnastics.

For a small independent school the cost of such a venture is a major undertaking. We acted as architects and project managers with the construction being largely sub-let to keep the costs to a minimum.

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