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Ysgol Robert Owen, Powys
This £22m replacement school for Ysgol Cedewain includes purpose built state-of-the-art facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory and physiotherapy rooms.
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Project Overview
Supporting Powys' overarching Vision 2025 plan to improve skills and learning, the vision for Ysgol Cedewain is for it to become a flexible and inspiring learning hub for 108 pupils, supporting ALN needs across the country.
The £22m replacement school for Ysgol Cedewain includes state-of-the-art facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory and physiotherapy rooms and garden, as well as a community café.
Frame appraisal for the scheme was undertaken by Curtins, and the preferred option was a steel frame to maximise flexibility. A SIP system to the envolope supports the low carbon / fabric first client brief.
The SuDS scheme comprises an innovative SuDS Management Train, including basins, rain gardens, permeable surfacing and SuDS hydro-tree planters.
A key part of the SuDS design was unlocking the constraints in respect to the topography and existing water main easements that pass through the site.
The Challenge
Steep topography with the new build being delivered on a live complex site.
Our Solution
An optimised cut and fill solution was employed. Curtins undertook a 3D volumetric exercise that split into the construction phases required, allowing for the decant of the existing school, prior to its demolition.
Project Highlights
SuDS design centred around wellbeing for children / end users
World class ALN school
Integrated sensory SuDS / Landscaping Features
Hybrid Steel-SIPs Structure
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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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