Westminster Academy at the Naim Dangoor Centre
London. 2007
- Project Details
- Completion: 2007
- Cost: £27.8 Million
A city academy for 1175 students planned around a linear atrium on a challenging site adjacent to an elevated motorway. Colour has been used extensively on the elevations, a reaction to the gritty quality of the area. The local community, which was fully involved in the project, has extensive access to both the school and its sports facilities.
- Awards
- AIA Award for Architecture 2010
- Building Magazine: Public Building Project of the Year 2009
- Civic Trust Award 2009
- BCSE Industry Award for Inspiring Design 2008
- Best Incorporation of Daylight Award 2008
- Design Share Citation Award 2008
- Design Week Wayfinding & Environmental Graphics Award 2008
- RIBA Award for Architecture 2008
- RIBA National Award for Architecture 2008
- RIBA Sorrell Foundation School Award 2008
- RIBA Stirling Prize: Shortlist 2008
- RIBA The London Building of the Year Award 2008
- Specialist Schools & Academies Trust Future Vision Award 2007