24 May 2011
Capita Symonds’ Richard Woods will
be speaking at MADE’s ‘Why bother with school design?’ event on
Wednesday 8th June.
In his presentation, Richard will argue that
the excesses of some aspects of the BSF process, as highlighted in
the recent James Review, should not obscure the value of investment
into responding to the specific conditions of each school which is
renewed.
The emphasis of the James Review on
streamlining the construction process highlights a wider misreading
of the purpose of school building, which should be centred on an
improved learning experience for children. Responsive contextual
design need not be indulgent and inefficient, but with proper
support, constraints, and review processes, can yield excellent and
cost-effective results.
Drawing on his direct experience of working
for the last few years on the BSF programmes in Nottingham and
Wolverhampton, Richard Woods sets out to show contemporary examples
of a realistic and enjoyable alternative to a ‘one size fits all’
philosophy.
MADE is an architecture and built environment
centre based in Birmingham.
For further information go to
http://www.made.org.uk/events/view/why_bother_with_school_design