Laureate Academy

						
							Client						

							Laureate Academy

						
							Solution						

							Rental

						
							Programme Time						

							4 Weeks

The Brief

Ahead of work commencing on a multi-million pound school rebuilding programme at Laureate Academy in Hemel Hempstead, Bowmer + Kirkland required a series of modular buildings for the project.

The school needed a comfortable, purpose-built temporary education space to decant their current cohort of pupils, aged 11-18, while construction took place with minimal disruption to learning. After previously working together, Bowmer + Kirkland appointed our team to deliver a high-quality solution that would support pupils while the new school was being built.

The Building

The temporary modular school was created using two blocks – one 16-module for general teaching classrooms, and a separate five-module changing room block. Classrooms were completed with teaching walls combining the classroom storage, display and technology, as well as data points for internet connections, air conditioning and water supply outlets. The modular units were integrated with the existing school services, such as the fire alarm system, to meet building control requirements and ensure safety for pupils and staff wasn’t compromised across the site.

The final design included a large canopy attached to the front of the building, which provided a sheltered space for pupils’ comfort when they are outside. The canopy is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also highly durable and offers students a multi-functional outdoor space.

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