Trumpington Community College

This new flagship school and community sports facility is the focus of the new urban extension at Great Kneighton (Clay Farm) in Cambridge. The concept for the school is based on an innovative plan and sectional form with cellular teaching spaces organised directly adjacent to open-plan content creation zones.

The outstanding acoustics performance of the central heart space was originally modelled in Max Fordham’s auralisation studio which allowed real life teaching scenarios to be explored with the client.  The complex roof form elegantly integrates photovoltaic panels with north lights which provide the necessary controlled daylight for the open learning areas whilst providing sufficient surfaces to incorporate acoustic absorption.

The design team overcame significant site abnormals to ensure the project was affordable.  The project was delivered with compliance to BIM Level 2 and Soft Landings and achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

You can watch a video of the project here.