Shelley College
Huddersfield, UK
project overview
Enhancing school facilities through a thoughtful remodel and extension
Shelley College, a secondary academy located in Huddersfield, welcomes students from Year 9 through to Year 13. It is part of the SHARE Multi-Academy Trust Partnership, established in 2015.
Our client aspired to improve their existing facilities and provide extra space by carrying out internal remodelling work to create a large dining hall, a new pastoral suite and a learning resource. Their ambitions also included a new assembly hall that would sufficiently accommodate each year group.
To support our client in achieving their aims, we worked closely with them to prepare a successful bid for funding from the Condition Improvement Fund (formerly the Academies Capital Maintenance Fund).
We were subsequently appointed to provide a range of building consultancy services, including design and contract management and principal designer, on the project. To support the design of the scheme, our geomatics consultancy teams also provided Building Information Modelling (BIM) services.
To create the new dining area, pastoral suite and learning resource, the existing building was extensively remodelled and the kitchen facilities were refurbished to bring them up to the standard of the new facilities.
Additionally, a new assembly hall was provided by building a 400 m2 extension, linked to the existing building to create easier access.
project aspirations
Providing new teaching and learning spaces with enhanced facilities
project benefits
Using technology to enhance stakeholder engagement
A key benefit of this project was the use of BIM and our ability to display 3D digital images on electronic tablets / iPads. This greatly enhanced the understanding of the project and its aims when used in stakeholder collaboration, encouraging engagement and feedback.
Works were completed on time and within budget, with the main school and the kitchen facilities continuing to function smoothly throughout.
Team
Meet the team behind the project
Contact
Interested in
learning more?
Learn more about 'Shelley College' and other projects by reaching out to one of our team
Get in touchRelated Projects
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Expansion of the college’s Post-16 capacity through the introduction of a new teaching block, aligning with their broader campus development ambitions.
Kilnhurst Primary School
Our building consultancy team was appointed to carry out design and contract administration and principal designer for the £2.5m flood repair works.
Calderdale Council Framework
Our long-term partnership with this local authority has been supported by our multi-discipline expertise, and we provide services and solutions which cover the full life-cycle of their estate.
