Studio E shortlisted for Scottish Design Awards
Studio E Architects’ Newark Primary School, opened by Prime Minister Gordon Brown in August last year,
has been shortlisted in the Public Building
category of the 2009 Scottish Design Awards. The project is the
only primary school to
be nominated in this year’s awards which recognise excellence in Scottish
architecture.
Nominations for the awards were revealed at
Glasgow’s Fruit Market on 18th March and the
results will be announced at the gala awards
ceremony being held on the 29th May at the
Crowne Plaza in Glasgow and other architects
shortlisted in the category includes PagePark, Elder
and Cannon and Bennetts Associates.
The aspiration of both Inverclyde Council and the
design team was to provide an exceptionally high
quality and environmentally responsible education
facility that would inspire the children and staff that
would use it on a daily basis. In response to the
client’s strong sustainable agenda natural lighting
and passive ventilation have been maximised in all
occupied spaces.
Built by Barr Construction, the school is seen as a
landmark within the area and offers an outwardly
positive statement to the people of Port Glasgow
about the role of education in the community.
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