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Ewert Place Set within a secluded courtyard within the school grounds, the new Lodge accommodation building has been designed to provide a safe, cohesive and contemporary residential environment for pupils and staff. Arranged over three storeys, the development accommodates 35 student bedspaces alongside a four-bedroom lodge parents’ house, three lodge assistants’ flats and shared common facilities, all carefully planned around a protected central courtyard. The project replaces outdated offsite accommodation and teaching facilities, bringing boarding provision back within the school boundary and strengthening the connection between pastoral care, teaching and wider campus life. The arrangement of the buildings creates a calm and secure external amenity space, while also forming a strong relationship with an adjacent dormitory building. Throughout the design process, careful consideration was given to safeguarding, supervision and the day-to-day operational needs of the school. Working closely with school governors, lodge parents and planning consultants, OA developed the project brief and accommodation schedule before leading the scheme successfully through planning. The building has been designed with a strong environmental focus, incorporating photovoltaic panels, natural ventilation strategies, solar control measures and integrated bat boxes. Alongside the new accommodation proposals, option studies were also prepared for the future reuse and redevelopment of the former lodge site, helping to support the school’s longer- term estate strategy.
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