Montpelier Community Nursery London, Southern English school building design, Brecknock Road education facility

Montpelier Community Nursery

post updated 17 February 2024

Brecknock Road Building, N19 property design by AY Architects, England, UK.

26 Sep 2013

Stephen Lawrence Prize Winner in 2013

Design: AY Architects

Nursry School in North London

Location: Brecknock Road, London N19

photo : Nick Kane

10 Sep 2013

Montpelier Community Nursery in London

The school takes the form of a pavilion opening on to a part-sheltered play area with a park beyond.

The selection of materials is a key part of the scheme’s success. The black stained Siberian larch sits inconspicuously in the trees and contrasts with the white-washed internal woodwork.

photos : Nick Kane

All the details are well controlled, from exposed conduits to the selection of nursery furniture and material finishes. Simple decisions made for an all-encompassing education experience: thoughtful pushchair stores and recessed entrances takes some of the madness out of drop-off and pick-up times; the door on to the park allows quiet surveillance; and there is a seamless link to the outer play area and garden.

Montpelier Community Nursery London – Building Information

Title: Montpelier Community Nursery
Location: Brecknock Road, London N19
Architect: AY Architects
Client: Camden Community Nurseries
Contractor: Forest Gate Construction Co
Structural Engineer: Price & Myers
Services Engineer: King Shaw Associates

Contract Value: £429,000
Date of completion: Apr 2012
Gross internal area: 136 sqm

Montpelier Community Nursery images / information from RIBA

Stephen Lawrence Prize Shortlisted – 10 Sep 2013

Location: Brecknock Road, London N19, England, UK

London, England, UK