Sibford School Masterplan
Established in 1842, Sibford School sits within a rural setting with open views of the Cotswold countryside. Since the 1930s the Quaker school has grown in an ad-hoc manner with a collection of buildings from different periods, none of which relate to each other.
Berman Guedes Stretton was commissioned to develop a master plan following a private competition. This addresses the School´s vision to make the best use of existing facilities and to replace buildings that are not fit for purpose. Creating more coherent links and reinforcing the landscape setting are also important considerations. Underpinning the master plan is the commitment to the use of renewable and sustainable materials in harmony with the Quaker values of integrity and simplicity.
Sibford School Masterplan
Phase one of the master plan is the development of changing rooms. These have been designed using a solid timber construction method as part of the sustainability strategy. Quaker architecture has informed the design of the building, and it has been articulated in four bays each with different coloured timber cladding and a zinc-clad pitched roof.
Changing areas have been arranged around a wet area in the centre, with dry changing areas facing the sports hall and muddy changing areas facing the sports field. These have been designed to comply with DfES changing area regulations.
The next phase of development will be classrooms for design & technology and home economics. This will be followed by a new School hall and worship space.
Sibford School Masterplan
Client: Sibford School, Oxfordshire
Completion: 2009
Contract Value: Phase 1, £625,000
