Stonebridge Primary School

The design of the new space had to carefully complement the existing Grade II listed, Victorian school, with the multi-dimensional roof of the new hall sympathetically reflecting the existing buildings.

Sustainable, off-site construction methods were used, including a mixture of structural insulated panels (SIPs) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) for the structure of the main hall area, and SIPs and roof cassettes for the remaining teaching spaces; enabling the building to be watertight in just 4 weeks.

Initially, the team undertook a full technical review of the proposed designs, before carrying out significant value engineering and a re-design. 

A clearly defined Employers Information Requirement (EIR), project BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and roles and responsibility matrix, along with the use of a Common Data Environment (CDE), allowed for project data to be shared more efficiently than traditional methods, thus reinforcing the idea of a single source of 'truth', ensuring no duplication of information. 

Data was derived from the design team models to facilitate quantity take-off and cost control.

Virtual Reality (VR) was also a remarkable tool for clash detection, as well as presentations and model reviews with the clients and wider design team. This process ensured that the design came to life, allowing for the model to be reviewed within an immersive environment where finishes and views could be updated in real time.