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An extension to the Stonehill Boarding House at Bloxham School. Situated alongside the existing Grade II Listed building the extension reinstates a derelict coach house and provides spacious accommodation for students. A large communal space is included, matron’s living quarters and comfortable bedrooms with individual study space.
LOCATION:
BLOXHAM SCHOOL, BLOXHAM, OXFORDSHIRE
ARCHITECT: ACANTHUS CLEWS
PROJECT VALUE: £1.9M
DATE: 2022-2023
The Challenge
The extension was to be constructed within an existing courtyard and therefore space was extremely restricted. There were also poor ground conditions throughout the site.
The SOLID Approach
SFS framing was used alongside timber cladding to keep the weight of the construction down. SFS, or Steel Framing System, is a highly efficient construction solution made from cold-rolled steel. As an extremely versatile form of construction, it offers flexibility in its design and reduces demands on the foundations.
