Project information
The new school is part of a wider new housing development in North Colchester with plans for a new link road and roundabout. Whilst the project was in its early stages, Bruce and the architect discussed possible areas of collaboration and development such as the outdoor play and learning space at the school, types of materials that could be used in the building, how quiet spaces are accessed and other acoustic possibilities.
The new school must provide some multi-use for the community but the overall aim of the project is to provide an efficient, effective and inspiring learning environment that fits well into the designated site and surrounding community.
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“I had imagined that I would be making one large artwork for the school but in fact, the project has grown and developed in unexpected ways. This growth has come from a formal and informal exchange with teachers, pupils, the architects, material specialists and park rangers. Some ideas have fallen by the wayside but others are flourishing through our collaborative endeavour.”
Bruce Williams
“We have been thoroughly enjoying our dialogue with the artist and believe that his input will add a layer of richness to the scheme. For example, we are eagerly anticipating the effect of the artist's proposed leaf design to the underside of the skylights within the corridor to the classroom block that will transform this circulation space in terms of daylight and shadowing.”
Michael Florides, bhp architects
