Arts Performance Space, Brooksbank School, Elland
The architect was trying to achieve a space that would be conducive to the creative arts. He has certainly achieved this goal.
Development factfile
Client: Brooksbank School
Contractor: Torpoint Ltd., Cleckheaton
Architect: Peter Gallagher - Langtry-Langton Architects, Bradford
SIPS Started: September 22nd 2008
SIPS Completed: October 8th 2008
Project Address: Victoria Road, Elland, West Yorkshire
INTERESTING FACT: The building was originally designed to have a steel frame supporting the SIPs roof. The architect had the confidence to specify a glulam timber frame to provide the structure. Glulam being far more environmentally friendly & aesthetically pleasing.
The materials
Foundation: Concrete raft
Walls and roof: SIPs (The Kingspan TEK Building System)
Outer walls: Cedar boarding & render.
Roof Tiles: Low profile grey slates.
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