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Following the transformation of the Edmonton County School Bury Campus entrance, Hardcastle Architects were appointed to re-model the Cambridge Campus library. The library is a well-lit double height space that was originally used as a gym. There was (just) sufficient\u00a0headroom\u00a0to insert a new mezzanine level to provide additional reading and study space and increase the amount of shelf space for books. The new mezzanine and stair are fabricated from slim steel sections that remain exposed with a durable paint finish.\u00a0The glazed balustrade and book shelves are arranged to provide good supervision from the librarian’s desk.\u00a0Perforated timber panelling was used for […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Planning approval was achieved to convert an empty B1 office building in central Eastbourne into a English teaching School (class D1). This project is currently on hold. Planning approval Summer 2015<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n Larkswood Primary School, Chingford<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\t\t
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Planning approval has been secured by Hardcastle Architects to improve the main entrance, reception and overall entrance experience at the Larkswood Primary School.\u00a0New gates and improved security from the street, external landscaping, lighting, seating, cycle parking, trees, benches, entrance canopy, new glazed reception screen and doors, new reception and an additional meeting room are to be provided. The additional internal spaces has been found through the rationalization of underused and poorly planned internal space. Planning approval granted. Works due to commence early 2016.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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We were asked to assess the feasibility of re-locating an existing language school to a new premises within Eastbourne and converting the existing building into residential apartments. The existing building is within a conservation area not far from the town center, and is a prominent double gable-fronted brick built detached 4 storey Victorian building set within a generous garden with a number of mature trees. Following consultation a planning application was\u00a0submitted in 2013. Planning approval was achieved January 2014. Hardcastle Architects have since secured planning approval for the new school location within Eastbourne town centre. Client: Twin Education Group. Planning […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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The Twin Group appointed Hardcastle Architects to design and oversee their\u00a0New HQ and language school, and to\u00a0relocate its London head office and school from its current location in Lewisham, to a brand new building in Greenwich Square, London SE10.\u00a0Having been based in Lewisham for 15 years, the move is a huge step for Twin as a business and language school. It will mean that they can increase the number of students that they receive each year, and will be able to offer their students modern facilities in a new school close to Central London. The new office and school is […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n Edmonton County School, Enfield, London<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\t\t
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Hardcastle Architects were commissioned by the Edmonton County School in January 2012 to re-design the entrance, reception, and staff spaces for their Bury Campus site. The intention was to re-lay out the spaces and provide an open welcoming reception with good quality work spaces for the administration and teaching staff. The building was stripped back to its structure and the majority of services removed. Asbestos was also identified and safely removed. The work was successfully completed on time and budget to a high standard of finish and handed back to the school in time for the second half of the […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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An Academy secondary school for 11\u201418 year olds for ARK Schools. This is a Zaha Hadid Architects building where Matthew Hardcastle worked prior to founding Matthew Hardcastle Architects and was the project architect from inception to completion.A linear 4 storey building, with an articulated appearance driven by the \u2018Schools within Schools\u2019 organization that\u00a0sits comfortably in the mainly residential context.\u00a0The building and landscape are intricately linked to maximize the minimal site space and create a series of varied external spaces. A running track runs across the site linking the main entrances and central reception. This building won the Stirling Prize 2011. […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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The existing school toilets were not ideally placed around the school:\u00a0no toilets were directly accessible from the playground; and all\u00a0in need of refurbishment. Working with the school we came up with a plan to\u00a0consolidate all of the toilets together with direct access from the playground and from the main school corridor. At break time the toilets would only be accessible from the playground, and during lessons only accessible from inside. The toilets were arranged to allow for\u00a0good direct passive supervision from the corridor and playground\u00a0via glazed entry doors looking directly along the cubicle frontages and vanity area. Pleasant hard wearing […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Hardcastle Architects have worked successfully on a number of projects with Chris Sheen at Footsteps Day Nurseries in various locations around East London over the last few years. The projects generally require planning approval for a change of use to D1 including dealing with the transport & highway impact issues as well as the OFSTED and design requirements and building\/fit-out works. This project was in collaboration with Waltham Forest Council to take over a vacant area in a Community Centre on Queens Road, Walthamstow. The spaces had to be re-organised to accommodate a new entrance location and to function properly […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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This project is for the Cycling Club Hackney’s new HQ and clubhouse. 2017 was Cycling Club Hackney\u2019s 10th year anniversary. The club is dedicated to promoting cycling and cycle sport for all levels and ages, and has an active youth section catering for young people between the ages 8 and 18, as well as senior and women\u2019s representation. CCH is affiliated to British Cycling and is an Accredited Club Mark Go-Ride club. The site is to the rear of the Lea Valley Rowing club behind the Tyrell\u2019s Boat House. It fronts onto a rear service and carpark area with access […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>","max_pages":1}