A secure, fun and flexible learning experience was created through design philosophy which integrates classrooms, a central resource and exterior teaching spaces.

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At Stockton Wood, HLP was asked to design in consultation with governors, teachers, parents and the local education authority to replace the ageing school with a new facility.

The successful design, which evolved through this consultation process, is a key asset for the school and for the community as a whole.

The design creates opportunities for outdoor interaction with indoor teaching spaces through a close integration between the building and the landscape.

Brightly-lit, colourful classrooms open out onto exterior play areas. The classrooms are designed around a central shared resource facility which benefits from natural light and natural ventilation. The relationship between the classrooms, the central resource and the exterior landscape, provides a stimulating atmosphere, creating a secure, fun and flexible learning experience.

The landscaped environment is designed to foster learning, play and relaxation through a broad sculptural approach to modelling landforms.