The Plimsoll Building: Schools

Undertaken by Kristian Marjoram in Project Architect/Associate Director capacity whilst at David Morley Architects, as part of the wider The Plimsoll Building project. The building houses two form primary school, The King’s Cross Academy and Frank Barnes School For the Deaf.

Client	Argent
Budget	£80million
Type	Commmunity/Education
LPA	Camden
Status	Completed

Occupying the first two floors, the co-located 2 Form Entry Primary School and Frank Barnes School For the Deaf share staff facilities. These are metaphorically defined as a bridge crossing a double height internal street that links the external three dimensional play space and primary entrance on either side.

The classroom accommodation wraps around the external perimeter addressing the public realm and providing each space with excellent levels of natural daylight.

The massing hollows out above the school to create an internal courtyard and podium garden that provides light and ventilation into both residential dwellings and the school.

Images courtesy of Argent Related