Clapton Portico Learning Centre
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Restoration, conversion and extension of a grade II listed structure with an extension to provide a resource centre providing IT training facilities
The learning centre was added onto the back of the original portico structure which was retained as an entrance. Louvres cover the principal elevations combining solar shading functions with added security for the equipment inside the building and a lighter, layered surface compared to the Portico.
The Portico is all that remains of the London Orphans Asylum built in 1827 which was converted in 1880 into the Salvation Army Congress Hall. The other buildings were demolished in 1976 and the Portico retained as a townscape feature. This had fallen into disrepair and the Grade II listed structure was on the Buildings at Risk register.
Data
- Begun: Mar 2004
- Completed: Jul 2005
- Floor area: 756m2
- Sector: Education
- Total cost: £1.9M
- Funding: Heritage Lottery Grant
- Tender date: Dec 2003
- Procurement: Traditional
- Address: Clapton Portico Learning Centre, Linscott Rd, Hackney, London, E5 0RD, United Kingdom
Professional Team
- Architect: Brady Mallalieu Architects
- Project architect: Matt Cox
- Client: Hackney Learning Trust
- Structural engineer: Conisbee
- Quantity surveyor: Gardiner and Theobald
- Main contractor: Balfour Beatty Refurbishment
- M&E consultant: Norwood Consultants
- Structural engineer: Conisbee
Suppliers
- Stone restoration: PAYE Stonework and Restoration
- Steelwork Subcontractor: G Mullen
- Windows: Clapton Glass
- Roofing: Delomac
- Lime render: Telling Lime Products
- Exterior colourwash: Keim Mineral Paints
- Ironmongery: Wyatt Crocker
- Stainless steel roofing: ALZ
- External Louvres: Levolux
- Lintels: Ancon Building Products
- Exterior access lift: Wessex Medical Equipment Co
- Lifts: Otis
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