Fairway & Northway Primary Schools, Barnet

• Client: London Borough of Barnet
• Architect: ACP Architects
• Market Sector: Education
• Categories: Primary Schools
• Services: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

MLM provided Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering for this new one form entry school. The building incorporates a primary school, together with an 80 place special needs primary school, a childrens centre and a nursery. The complex includes a hydrotherapy pool and a shared use hall for all parts of the school. The school forms part of the Primary Schools Capital Investment Programme procured by the London Borough of Barnet under a framework agreement with Kier London.

Key Features:

• High Level of BREEAM (Very Good).
• Exposed glulaminated timber frame.
• Naturally ventilated with roof level wind catchers.
• Environmental green roof.
• 3D analysis software used due to the complicated curved footprint.
• 3D CAD modelling used for construction drawings.
• Restricted steeply sloping site requiring careful consideration of site levels.
• The use of piled foundation to avoid clay heave issues.
• JCT Design & Build contact.

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