2007 AWARDS
AWARDS - Sustainability
AWARDS - Education
Ahrends Burton & Koralek Architects
East End Campus, Haghill Glasgow for John Wheatley College
A major new building of approximately 6000 sq metres on a brownfield site in the Haghill district with classroom-based teaching, training workshops and administration, hairdressing, restaurant, library and childcare offer services to the local community.
The judges applauded the sustainable agenda and the collaboration between the client and the designers on this project which put the 'users' first. A mix of technologies have achieved a BREEAM 'excellent' rating from the ETFE foil cushion roof over the social space to the recycling of roof rainwater.
Along with its passionate and committed College Principal, the design team have delivered an educational establishment which has a clarity and vision, with bright and airy social spaces that allow a relaxed and confident environment for its students.
The determination and drive of the design team have truly produced a benchmark building for Glasgow. The judges congratulate the architects on creating a building that will have an impact far beyond its own site.
