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Charterhouse Science & Mathematics Centre in Godalming
New Educational Facility Development in Surrey, England, UK, by Design Engine Architects
8 Jan 2019
Charterhouse Science & Mathematics Centre
Architects: Design Engine
Location: Godalming, Surrey, Southeast England
Charterhouse Science & Mathematics Centre
Multi award-winning architects Design Engine have completed the new Science and Mathematics Centre at Charterhouse School.
Design Engine originally won the commission to design the new state-of-the-art science and mathematics facilities after an invited competition in 2009, beating a strong field including Hopkins, Belsize Architects, Panter Hudspith and Pringle Richards Sharratt.
Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of the great historic public schools of England. With four centuries of history behind it, the School is committed to being at the forefront of educational progress in the twenty first century.
The school’s aim was to revolutionise the way Science and Mathematics subjects are taught at Charterhouse by fostering inter- and intra-departmental collaboration, providing a world-class learning environment for current and future generations of pupils.
The new Science and Mathematics Centre provides:
• 50% more space overall, comprising 7 new chemistry laboratories with wet and dry teaching areas, 5 mathematics classrooms, 2 preparation rooms and a project research room
• A flexible and modern environment of the highest quality
• More scope to innovate in the development of new teaching methods, ensuring Charterhouse continues to lead the way academically
• The co-location of Science and Mathematics for the first time, fostering greater collaboration
• Additional space for practical work and the potential to introduce longer-running experiments which will no longer need to be dismantled at the end of each class
The site lies towards the Northeastern edge of the campus. Characterised by the historic architecture and setting, the buildings, largely designed by the Architect Philip Charles Hardwick, are predominately Gothic Revival / Neo-Gothic in nature, dating back to the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.
The scheme by Design Engine Architects, featuring three steeply pitched roofs expressing the 6 Chemistry Labs below, creates a subtle but important architectural link to the original campus which is heavily reliant on these forms.
Not only does this roof articulate a building form which is contextually appropriate, but also provides a focal point to the vista from the primary entrance to the school on Prince’s Drive, as well as providing the appropriate form to deal with the internal and functional requirements of the Chemistry Labs within.
Emma Humphreys, Estate Bursar, Charterhouse School, said ”We are delighted with our new Science and Mathematics building and the new inspirational spaces within which to work and learn. Design Engine and the Contractor have worked hard to meet our briefing needs and have delivered a top class facility of which the school is rightfully proud.”
Richard Jobson, Founding Director, Design Engine, said “It is always a daunting prospect designing a contemporary building within such an historic context but we are incredibly pleased that our original concept coupled with absorbing some of the spirit of the Gothic campus by Philip Charles Hardwick has resulted in a new building which we hope speaks about the future but respects the past whilst helping to restore a damaged and forgotten part of the school.”
Charterhouse Science & Mathematics Centre – Building Information
Architects: Design Engine https://www.designengine.co.uk/
Client: Charterhouse School
Location: Godalming, Surrey, England
Contract Value: £5.7m
Area: 1800 sqm
Structural Engineer: Heyne Tillet Steel
Specification Writer: John Ahern
Fire Consultant: Grontmij
Acoustic Consultant: Sustainable Acoustics
Photography: Peter Blundy/Design Engine
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Location: Godalming, Surrey, England, UK
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