AWARD

BDP

Maidenhill Primary School & Nursery

This project forms part of the new Maidenhill development at Newton Mearns, southwest of Glasgow. A completely new neighbourhood, comprising more than 800 homes, is being created with the new two stream primary school and early years facility sitting at the heart of the masterplan.

The unusual condition of school being built in parallel with neighbouring houses has given us an opportunity to create not only a new learning centre, but also create a focus for the new community. A “green spine” runs through the development, connecting the new dwellings to a central landscaped pathway which feeds into the school.

Children learn through experience, with the environment being their 3rd teacher, consequently our design focuses on providing spaces which encourage their curiosity and create a learning landscape enriched with ‘play’ elements and natural forms.

Commendations

jmarchitects | Alyth Primary School

jmarchitects | Ivergarven ASN School

Holmes Miller Architects | North East Campus

Shortlisted

Atkins | Arcadia at Easter Bush

Holmes Miller | Blairdardie Primary School