WESTMINSER ACADEMY - architeria.eu

Photography: Tim Soar


WESTMINSER ACADEMY AT THE NAIM DANGOOR CENTRE

A City academy for 1175 students planned around a linear atrium on a challenging site adjacent to a elevated motorway. Colour is to be used extensively on the elevations, a reaction to the drab quality of the area.
The local community, which has already been heavily involved, will have extensive access to both the school
and it sports facilities.

RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist 2008
RIBA National Award for Architecture 2008
RIBA London Building of the Year 2008
RIBA Sorrell Foundation Schools Award shortlist 2008
Design Week Wayfinding and Environmental Graphics 2008
Best Incorporation of Daylight Award, Light & Architecture
Design Awards 2008
Future Vision Award 2007
BCSE Award Inspiring Design - Secondary School 2008

Project data:
> Client: Westminster Academy, Westminster City Council, DCSF and Exilarch Foundation
> Sponsor: Exiliarch Foundation
> Completion: September 2007
> Value: £25M