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castle wood school (cws)

location: coventry, england
site: 42500 m²
floor area: 3900 m²
cost: £10m
energy performance asset rating: A
expected BREEAM rating: excellent
cws was completed in due time and within budget

for: CPMG architects, nottingham
role: design & project architect & job runner
year: 2008 - 2010
work stages: B – K
client: coventry city council
contractor: wates construction

new build 2 FE broad spectrum primary special education need (SEN) school co-located with a newly built mainstream primary school. cws is designed for 112 pupils with PD’s, MLD’s and SLD’s and for approximately 80 staff. all classrooms have sunlight from two sides and a hybrid ventilation system allowing natural air circulation. the main heating is provided via radiant ceiling panels. the school has many special environments: hydrotherapy pool areas, soft play area, studio sensory room, hall, large group room, withdraw areas, library area, multi purpose dining areas, medical areas, kitchen, a sensory garden and partially weather protected outdoor play areas. pool areas, hygiene suites and some toilet areas are fitted with a specialist hoist system.