NEW LUBBESTHORPE PRIMARY SCHOOL
DESIGN PLANS REVEALED
PLANS for a brand new primary school have been revealed by
GSS Architecture and Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) following works
starting on site.
New Lubbesthorpe Primary School will be located within the
new community of Lubbesthorpe, near Blaby, Leicestershire. The
420-place primary school is the first of three schools – a mix of
two primary and one secondary school – to be unveiled to meet
the needs of the 4,250-home development.
The designs, developed by GSS Architecture, are based on a green
philosophy as the buildings reflect the master planning scheme
which encourages green spaces. The outside is also brought
in with a focus on natural light and playful colours inside the
building.
Tom Jagger, associate at GSS Architecture, said: “There were many
different factors to consider when designing New Lubbesthorpe
Primary School especially as the school will inform the style of the
future community buildings on the development.
“The masterplan is also centred, aside from creating a green, eco-
friendly site, on forming an open square for the village that will be
a central spot that responds to the surrounding site and offers a
sense of community in the budding development.”
The school building comprises largely of single storey
accommodation which will include 14 classrooms, a learning
resources centre, hall, kitchen, staff room, a studio and specialised
room and the reception along with plenty of circulating space.
Tom added: “The internal space of the school is key to the
education, focus and safety of the children so bright, clean and
spacious areas were key to the design. There will be a simple
layout allowing for natural light and ventilation and a central
corridor with naturally lit break-out spaces between classrooms.”
CPW, a national M&E engineering consultancy with extensive
experience in the education sector, was brought on board by the
architecture firm to support with the mechanical and electrical
assessment on the project.
Matt Wrate, director and head of the CPW Leicester office,
said: “As the consultants for the electrics, heating and lighting
and ventilation of the project we worked hard to adopt both
passive and active measures to provide a comfortable, vibrant
environment conducive to productive learning and working at all
times.
“We want to achieve a BREEAM rating of good so there is good
daylighting throughout the school and the electrical lighting
has been thoughtfully designed with the use of low energy LED
luminaires throughout. Similarly, the mechanical services solution
reliably provides a suitable environment while minimising energy
consumption - this is in keeping with the green philosophy of the
project.”
The design team also includes the project manager and quantity
surveyor, Bentley Project Management, Rodgers Leask, the
structural engineers, and Secured by Design which provided
guidance on the overall project.
George Orange, project manager at Bentley Project Management,
said: “We are excited to have been involved with delivering this
innovative project from the outset. It has been great to work with
such an energetic team with great ideas, with the best interests of
the client at the forefront.
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