Three Rivers Academy

Project:

Three Rivers Academy

Client:

Surrey County Council

Contractor:

Bam Construction

Architect:

Scott Brownrigg

Value:

£27.1m

Location:

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

Innovaré Completion Date:

February 2021

GIFA m²:

7,456m²

COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS AND BESPOKE DESIGN TO STRINGENT BUDGET CONSTRAINTS

Commissioned by the Surrey based Multi-Academy Trust the brief was to realise the vision of creating a world class learning environment.

The proposed design took advantage of Innovaré’s SIP technology to balance the client’s desire for a dramatic

3-YEAR ENGAGEMENT TO DEVELOP THE RIGHT DESIGN Innovaré were approached by engineers Arup at the early design stage for their offsite expertise, to fulfil the distinctive design brief for a 16,000m2 new build.

The Academy was set out as series of distinct spaces under a single roof to house teaching facilities, library, drama and sports centre. Working closely with architects Scott Brownrigg a design solution was developed that combined 4 mono-pitched wings off a central spine, where SIPs would be used to make the required cost savings. The Innovaré SIP wrap system would be used to over clad part of the building’s concrete frame, providing an insulating layer and airtightness line. The design phase also involved the tailoring of the panels to the bespoke design requirements, so as not to compromise on the original vision.

Through value engineering and early engagement, Innovaré provided a simplified, energy efficient, cost-effective solution for the project.

The use of SIP ensured that the structure was weather-tight in under 18 weeks, ensuring that the project was completed within the required timescales as well as budget without compromising on delivering a striking new facility. The school has already received excellent feedback from the pupils, teachers and parents for the difference it is making to the teaching and learning process.