Barker was tasked with procuring and managing the internal remodelling of an existing listed building at the Henrietta Barnett School to provide a new state of the art ICT and library area.
A key challenge within the project was to achieve an innovative design that met the client’s needs within a listed Lutyens building. This challenge increased by a modest project budget and the necessity of completing the construction works within a live educational environment.
To negate the challenges posed, heavy construction works were executed during the summer holidays. We also undertook off-site fabrication of bespoke furniture. The design strategy placed a high emphasis on raising the lighting and acoustic performance of the new spaces to achieve a stimulating learning environment for the ICT and library provisions to meet the client’s requirements.
The construction works were delivered on time and under budget, allowing additional investment in the fit-out elements.
