New Classrooms for West Ruislip Elementary School

Built in the early 1960’s, the school was constructed of a steel frame with cedar wood timber infill panels and large areas of single glazing, with flat roofs supported on wood wool slabs. The original building used system components to provide quick and efficient construction, however this was not thermally efficient. It was also apparent that asbestos materials had been used and required removal.

The alterations and extensions were built using dry construction techniques to reduce the contract period and the work was phased into three sections separating out each of the two blocks and sports centre. The work was carried out in 8 week summer vacation periods in three successive years. To upgrade thermal performance the entire school and sports hall was re-clad using insulated aluminium panelling and double glazed methods.

Following the successful completion, the scheme was awarded a Pan European Merit Award by the United States Government ‘In Recognition of Achievement in Design Excellence.’

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