SECONDARY SCHOOL: CAMPUS PLAN

Unlike the other plans some circulation is external. The school, is seen as a series of distinct blocks, grouped together in a 'village'. Characteristics include:
• Each block can be different in scale and form to suit the activities it encloses;
• Blocks can use different materials, giving variety and interest to the site;
• The school can be easily adapted and extended as blocks are unattached. New blocks can also be added to the cluster;
• Pupils have to move outside between blocks;
• Spaces between blocks can be varied in shape and scale;
• Good ventilation is easily achieved but heat loss may be an issue.
SECONDARY SCHOOL: LINKED PAVILIONS

The plan is made up from a number of linked blocks. Classroom blocks are similar in form, group spaces surrounding a double-height central space. Large spaces form a separate block. Characteristics include:
• Each block can reflect a faculty in both its form and display (for example a humanities or science block);
• The central space can form a shared resource area, easily accessed by surrounding spaces;
• Each block can also act as a year or house base with pupils gathering in the central area;
• A pavilion can be opened separately for out of hours use;
• Sheltered courtyards can be created between pavilions;
• The blocks are closed in form and not easy to extend;
• Circulation through pavilions may be complex.
 
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