Rainford High Technology College reached handover this week. This shot shows the South Block which was one of the new build elements of the major redevelopment, built by Interserve as part of the St Helen's BSF programme.
St Michael's Primary School
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Sheffield's Owler Brook School opens new extension
The staff, parents, governors, the Lord Mayor of Sheffield and David Blunkett MP this week joined with representatives from the design and construction teams to mark the opening of Owler Brook Primary School's new facilities. The entire School was designed by Rock Townsend as part of the Sheffield PFI scheme, scheme completed in 2001. The recent works delivered a standalone extension to house 60 pupils in the Nursery and Reception class. The design overcame the challenges of the sloping site and requirements for increased external play space by delivering the new Playdeck - balconied external playspace floating in the canopy of the site's trees.
Planning Approval for New Homes in Potters Bar
Rock Townsend have this week received planning approval on behalf of Aldwyck Housing Group for the re-development of disused garages to provide 4 one bedroom flats at Wayside, Potters Bar.Our vision for this site is to create a sustainable development that respects the character of its location, bring a new invigorated built form to the site and to create a sense of place for both residents and passers-by.
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SOAS celebrates World Radio Day
UNESCO have announced 13th February as World Radio Day and to celebrate, a variety of practitioners, academics and tools providers are coming together to the School of Oriental and African Studies in London to explore ways in which this traditional platform reaches even the most remote and vulnerable communities. Details of event are available at:
Osmani Centre's new website
The Osmani Trust's new website showcases Rock Townsend's Osmani Centre and the world class community facilties on offer.
Start on site for five Rock Townsend Primary School projects
Working with Galliford Try, Rock Townsend are pleased to confirm the start on site of five Primary School Extension projects in Northamptonshire. The five schools will benefit from new classrooms and teaching spaces, with works carefully planned to avoid disruption to normal school operations.
Hyde Community College - Offical Opening
Rock Townsend team members joined the dignitaries, staff and students at the official opening of the new Hyde Community College building. The new school was designed as part of the Tameside BSF programme, where Rock Townsend worked with Carillion plc to deliver a series of Secondary and SEN School projects. The £20m Hyde project features a dramatic central atrium, first class sports facilities and open learning spaces located around the School.
