Aldenham School
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The new structure creates superb new rehearsal rooms and performing spaces for the school where music is a vital part of the curriculum.
Engineering the valley presented particular problems which we resolved by designing a trussed valley with a concealed tie rod within the floor plate.
A contemporary twist on the hammer beam truss, the stainless steel tie giving additional strength to a truss type know to be prone to spreading under load.
Fritted glass panels mitigate solar gain. This part of the building forms an informal performing venue with large doors opening at one end to increase the size of the room.
Portholes offer intriguing views through to the room beyond.
Whatever your viewpoint on modern architecture, the building is a great success and adds substantially to the quality and scope of the schools performing and rehearsal spaces.
“"We wanted to write to you to express our profound gratitude for the excellent work you have done on our building scheme. It cannot have been easy to pick up the project from another architect when there were still a number of issues unresolved, but you have done so brilliantly and remained calm throughout, even at fraught times. We really do appreciate that you have gone the extra mile for us. We have all enjoyed working with you and have been so impressed with the quality of your work."
Alastair, The Early Years Project
“"Thanks for the excellent job which has just been completed on the Oak Frame extension to the above property. Not only is the quality of the work faultless, it is a true work of art, which will bring endless enjoyment to me and my wife. The end result has surpassed our wildest expectations."
Ray Nicolaides
“"We have constructed several buildings using Oak frames designed, manufactured and erected by the Green Oak Carpentry Company. We are pleased to confirm that their work is accurate, well detailed and delivered on time. They are knowledgeable and we find working with them easy and straight forward. We therefore have no hesitation in recommending them."
Robert, Trembath Associates
“"Thank you for the frame that you have just finished at Rogate. It was a miserable wet day, yesterday and John and team carried on regardless. We are delighted with the overall look and also the mouldings to the members. As usual, the frame was millimetre accurate and will be easy to take forward to complete the building."
Bob, Trembath Associates
“"Everyone is very impressed with the finished result and I thought I would just take the opportunity of belatedly giving my thanks to you and your team for a job very well done. I have submitted the bridge for a Civic Society award for next year and have every expectation of its success."
P White, Northholt & Greenford Countryside Park Manager