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Lingey House Primary School, Gateshead
A school built on the site of the existing Lingey House Primary School whilst it remained operational.
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Project Overview
As part of the Priority Schools Building Programme North East with the Education Funding Agency, a new £4m school has been built on the site of the existing Lingey House Primary School.
The modern two-storey building has increased the school places from 294 to 420, with provision for 60 nursery children and 46 staff.
The new flat-roofed building is comprised of a steel frame with precast plank floors, located on the North of the site and foundations are mass concrete pads. Exposed soffit precast concrete planks contribute to cooling of the building due to thermal mass, eliminating the need for forced ventilation.
There are elements of earthworks including cut and fill to provide a new playing pitch, external play areas and pedestrian and vehicle access. In addition to these services, Curtins has provided drainage design.
Construction took place on a live site and the existing buildings were demolished shortly after decant.
The Challenge
Construction was to take place on a live school site.
Our Solution
The design of the steelwork eliminated the need for any propping during construction, aiding programme and site safety.
Testimonial
“The new buildings provide an improved learning environment for the youngsters.”
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Insite
Learn MoreCurtins’ bespoke Insight service helps clients maintain the structural safety of existing buildings and confidently plan for their forward use
Foursite
Learn MoreOur innovative approach to due diligence, pre-planning and other development services.
Ecofurbishment
Learn MoreOur economical remodelling of existing buildings to ensure they can reused or retrofitted in a sustainable, continuous loop.
Masterplanning
Learn MoreStrategically delivering city masterplans and phased developments
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