Eltham College

Background

The existing 21 x 8m dining room urgently needed to be doubled in size to comply with an Ofsted requirement. The dining room has to remain in action with minimal interruption. The College desired maximum clear space.

The site for the extension is bounded on four sides by the existing dining room with art studio above, science classrooms, library and IT unit.

Our Involment

As a result of a novel design by ACA the extension will be built and connected to the existing so as to fully support the existing structure above. The separating wall will be removed only when the new extension is completed. Minimal making good at the junction will be carried out during holidays. Interruption to use of the dining room will be minimal. The latest design tools have been used to assist.

The completed dining room will have two 350 square columns and measure 21m x 15m.

Client

The Trustees of Eltham College

Architect

Thomas Ford and Partners

Contractor

Astral Ltd

Project value

£643 000

Completed

Completion May 2008