Faringdon Lodge, Abingdon School
- Status
- Completed 2020
- Client
- Abingdon School
- Value
- £4.5 million (Construction Value)
- Procurement Method
- Design and Build
- Services
- Architect and Lead Consultant from Concept to Completion
- Scale
- 1,042m²
The new Faringdon Lodge building acts as an entrance gateway to Abingdon School, welcoming those who arrive and helping to establish the identity of the School and the values it represents.
- Status
- Completed 2020
- Client
- Abingdon School
- Value
- £4.5 million (Construction Value)
- Procurement Method
- Design and Build
- Services
- Architect and Lead Consultant from Concept to Completion
- Scale
- 1,042m²
The distinctive red bricks are used to connect the building to both the historic architecture of Abingdon School, and the contemporary Yang Science Centre adjacent. Beautiful green glazed bricks are used around the reception area adding contrast and a feeling of quality at the site entrance.
Lodge side view
This was David Morley Architects second project for Abingdon School having previously completed Beech Court, containing the Sixth Form Centre, Library and Art Department, in 2018.
Reception area
Construction is underway for David Morley Architect’s newest phase of development for the school: New Crescent House and Austin House. This phase offers the opportunity to significantly improve the quality of boarding accommodation while also improving staff accommodation and providing better facilities for the day boys, and is due to complete in May 2023.
Upper level classroom
Connection detail between the two buildings
