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Landscape Architecture : Project Faraday

LOCATION: Cramlington, Northumberland
CLIENT: GB Building Solutions
STATUS: Completed 2008

Fairhurst were appointed by GB Building Solutions to carry out hard and soft landscape detailed design for the internal layout of a new biome to accompany a new school building at Cramlington Junior Learning Village.

The biome is part of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) initiative to improve science learning with innovative and inspirational ways to increase engagement, participation and achievement in science. The biome will be one of only 7 exemplars to be developed nationally and will be known as Project Faraday. Cramlington JLV will be one of the first science specialist schools in the country.

The biome layout reflects regular discussions between Fairhurst and the school, encouraging students to explore the space whilst providing communal gathering areas for group work and an amphitheatre for teaching. The planting combines a mix of species within a temperate environment, including examples of plants that provide food, medicines and building products. Raised planting beds of varying heights present the plants at different viewing levels for the students. These beds are retained by a range of materials such as timber, slate and limestone, providing further educational opportunities. Coloured rendered walls add an attractive and creative element within the space.

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Fairhurst Partner Ron Bryson
Ron Bryson
Partner

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Ron is a chartered engineer and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He has been a partner of Fairhurst since 2003 and has over 25 years experience in the construction industry.

Throughout his career he has been responsible for design, coordination and value management of a wide range of civil and structural projects covering all sectors, including retail, commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and infrastructure.

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