HANDSWORTH SECONDARY SCHOOL

DESIGN BY:

KMBR ARCHITECTS

STATUS: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Designing a school can be more of a challenge than anticipated. Not only are schools a place for education, but also should serve as a place to encourage inspiration and curiosity. Aside from developing a building capable of supporting these two factors, schools must also be designed with durability and safety in mind due to the wear-andtear they will be exposed to over the years.

This is a new school in the district of North Vancouver. The flat roofs and mixed materials used in construction really give this school a dimensional, modern feel to it. Modern school building designs can vary greatly in appearance, from modest private schools with a single main building, to expansive public schools that may house hundreds of children. However, all great modern school building designs should share similarities in safe structural designs, non-toxic and eco-friendly materials, and features that promote a more comfortable, stimulating atmosphere.