Belhaven School, Dunbar, East Lothian: Photos, Architect, Building, News

Belhaven School, East Lothian : Information

Music Department, Scotland - design by Paterson Architects

3 Nov 2010 Belhaven School Dunbar New photos of the completed building by Keith Hunter:   Belhaven School : photograph © Keith Hunter Photography Previously: Music Department, Belhaven Hill School Photographs: Keith Hunter Photography Paterson Architects have completed a new music department at Belhaven Hill School in East Lothian. The two storey building completes the final corner of an existing single storey courtyard teaching block. The accommodation includes: Two classrooms, one of which also functions as a flexible performance space; nine practice rooms and ancillary accommodation. The principal entrance cuts back on the corner to form a new central focus in the courtyard and an informal gathering space for pupils. Belhaven School : photograph © Keith Hunter Photography The façades have vertically-proportioned and round aluminium windows set within white acrylic render walls, which have recessed horizontal coursing used both to weather the largest surfaces and control the hierarchy of the elevations. The coursing and windows hint at the musical activity within by echoing the staff, rests & notes of musical scores. Belhaven School : photograph © Keith Hunter Photography Planning Consent was granted in June 2006 and the 300m2 building started on site in July 2006. The inaugural concert will take place on 7 June 2007, 18 months after Paterson Architects were appointed. Belhaven School Dunbar - Building Information Main Contractor: John A Smith & Son Ltd Quantity Surveyor: Robertson and Dawson Structural Engineer: David Narro Associates Acoustic Consultant: Sandy Brown Associates Belhaven Hill School music department - information from Paterson Architects 290507 Belhaven School : photograph © Keith Hunter Photography

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