Cyril Jackson Primary School
An extension to the Cyril Jackson Primary School South Building
In 2020 O'DonnellBrown were approached by Cyril Jackson Primary School to produce proposals for a new entrance extension to their existing school in Limehouse, London. In its previous condition, the visitor entrance sequence from street to reception was disorientating due to a lack of visual connection. The project brief called for a clear and approachable entrance sequence through the introduction of a new entrance extension which could also offer a sheltered gathering space. The building would be the new face to the street and create an immediate visual connection to the school reception.
The new extension uses a pre weathered timber cladding to sensitively harmonise with the existing london stock and unusual geometries of the existing building. The timber offers a warm, natural face to the building in contrast to the harder existing material palette. This directly responds to the schools wish for a greener, organic first impression of the school for visitors.
Client
Cyril Jackson Primary School
Value
£260k
Status
Complete 2021
