Holmes unveils plans for school in Renfrewshire

Glasgow based architects Holmes has submitted plans for a new flagship secondary school in Erskine, which aims to achieve a 'Very Good' rating under the BREEAM environmental certification scheme.

Park Mains High School for Renfrewshire Council will provide secondary education for the pupils of Erskine and the surrounding villages of Bishopton, Inchinnan and Langbank, and its facilities will also be available, and integral, to the wider community.

The new school, which is due to start on site in January 2011, will accommodate 1400 pupils and 136 staff, and features teaching spaces arranged across 3 levels, as well as a range of enhanced PE facilities, including a four court Games Hall, Gymnasium, Dance Studio, and Fitness Suite with associated changing areas.

A multi-use Assembly Hall with main stage and tiered stadium style seating has also been designed to accommodate local community activities including drama and theatre groups.

The school features a central atrium, flooded with natural light from rooflights and glazing that overlooks the external courtyard area.

This large-scale open-plan space will feature a dual purpose dining and social area with direct access to external seating areas and playground terraces.

Plans also include a series of 'break-out' spaces outside classrooms that will help to facilitate different kinds of learning environments.

The sustainable project, which is due to be completed in Summer 2012, has been procured under a NEC3 Traditional Contract with BAM Construction selected to undertake the construction works following their appointment via the Renfrewshire Council Framework Agreement, Building Better Communities.

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