Research & Learning Centre

Stamford School was originally founded in 1532 in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Today, it is part of the Stamford Endowed Schools, a leading independent group of three schools for boys and girls aged 2-18.

We were commissioned to produce a site-wide masterplan to locate library/research, sports and performing arts facilities in separate areas of the campus. The library/research space is located within a heavily-refurbished series of Victorian school buildings. The facilities centred on the provision of computer workstations formed by bespoke furniture, and the library features custom-made shelving, which we also designed.

A centrepiece of the building is a fully-glazed atrium, formed by linking two separate historic buildings to create a dramatic and contemporary space. This acts as a formal entrance to the School’s main hall and is a distinct part of the School’s visual identity.