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Merchants' Academy

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  • Level of Award:

    Commendation
  • Region:

    South West
  • Local Authority Area:

    Bristol
  • Owner:

    Merchants' Academy Trust
  • Architect:

    Penoyre & Prasad LLP
  • Developer:

    Merchants' Academy Trust
  • Landscape Designer:

    Grant Associates
  • Services Engineer:

    Buro Happold
  • Structural Engineer:

    Buro Happold
  • Contractor:

    Cowlin Construction Ltd
  • Quantity Surveyor:

    AppleyardsDWB
  • Interior Designer:

    Alligan
  • Additional credits:

    Art Consultant Gingko Projects
  • Primary Use Class:

    D1c Education

Information about this winner

This is a simple and robust building with a welcoming, encouraging ambience, reinforced by the simple palette of materials and the occasional use of striking and colourful graphics. The school forms a focal point for the community as a result of the combination of a strong client-architect relationship.

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