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Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 May 2004
Alkor Draka Goes Back To School
Blue Coat School in Wavertree, a landmark institution in the history of Liverpool, has undergone painstaking refurbishment protected by Alkorplan roofing membrane from Alkor Draka.
Blue Coat School in Wavertree, a landmark institution in the history of Liverpool, has undergone painstaking refurbishment by main contractor Eric Wright Construction, and features a brand new extension protected by Alkorplan roofing membrane from Alkor Draka Reopened in September 2003, the imposing Edwardian building, described as 'spectacular' by the late architectural historian Professor Nikolaus Pevsner, now benefits from considerable expansion in size and facilities
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 21 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Liverpool-based architects Derek Hicks and Thew were appointed to undertake the detailed design for the £7 million project, comprising both new build and refurbishment of the Grade 2 listed building.
Listed Building Consent and Planning Permission for the building work on the school was granted by Liverpool City Council in April 2002.
The architect's specification called for Alkorplan 35170, and Protec Roofing were the Approved Contractor selected to lay the 3000 sq m mechanically fixed roof.
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Ian Green of Protec commented: "We find that the adaptability and ease of use afforded by Alkorplan allows us to complete jobs like this with minimum fuss, on time and within budget.
This was an interesting job to work on, and I think the balance between new and old has been achieved nicely." The light grey waterproofing membrane was heat welded and laid over insulation boards onto a series of split level flat roofs surrounded by parapets.
These are covered in copper cladding enhanced by a beautiful pre-applied patina.
The buildings combine an interesting mixture of cedar strips, copper cladding, brick and curtain wall glazing.
Architect Derek Hicks explains: "The project involved the demolition of various buildings and the remodelling and refurbishment of the first floor of the building to provide a new 6th form area.
This was followed by the construction of a new two-storey secondary school encompassing education, catering and sport facilities, and the remodelling and refurbishment of the retained part of the existing three-storey Grade 2 listed and occupied school building, together with external works and external sports facilities.
We are extremely pleased that the fine architectural integrity of the building has been preserved, and believe that the new, additional structures provide a modern complement to its design." The new build project houses a main reception with a staff room, offices and lift shaft; a top floor dance studio, health and fitness classroom with a PE room below, 4 changing rooms, showers and a purpose-built gymnasium; and a major two-storey block with 10 science laboratories.
In the blue curtain wall clad building downstairs is a dining hall and kitchens, with music room and toilet blocks above.
The Blue Coat Hospital was founded in 1708 by Bryan Blundell and the Reverend Robert Stythe.
At a time when there was no welfare state, the great merchants of the city established the foundation, which grew rapidly as an Orphanage for Liverpool Boys and Girls.
For approximately 200 years the Hospital was situated at Bluecoat Chambers in School Lane, before moving to its present location in Wavertree in 1906.
The buildings were designed in the late English renaissance style, with later additions such as the distinctive chapel dome and clock tower.
Blue is the colour of almsgiving and charity, and so from the 1790s until 1948, children at the school wore coats of this colour.
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