<span>Larmenier</span><span>and</span><span>Sacred
Heart</span><span>Primary</span><span>School</span>

Larmenier and Sacred Heart Primary School

Larmenier and Sacred Heart Primary School

Larmenier School is a new combined 450-pupil school in Hammersmith, West London. It brought two schools together and was built around two 120 year old plane trees.

It's a lovely example of engagement with the school community, attention to the details - they care about - mattering very much and delivering a much loved building.

The design emphasises low energy, with consideration given to borehole water for WC flushing, solar water heating with UV disinfection and the use of timber for construction.

Architect

Studio E Architects

Value

£5.9M

Completion

2007

Client

Westminster Diocese Department of Schools

Kilian O’Sullivan? Info
?The sedum roof wraps around the tree in the centre of the site.
Kilian O’Sullivan? Info
The roof profile is shaped to optimise the performance of south facing mounted solar panels. The electricity generated from them is displayed in the school hall for all to see.
Max Fordham LLP Info
The ventilation strategy featured carefully positioned, opening windows and rooflights, necessary for creating a comfortable teaching environment throughout the year whilst also minimising energy use.
Kilian O’Sullivan? Info
Trellis for climbing plants on the south façade provides rain screen and shading.
Kilian O’Sullivan? Info
Retractable awnings on the south elevation offer solar shading and glare control for the classrooms.
Kilian O’Sullivan? Info
Generously daylit circulation spaces with rooflights on the first floor facilitate daylight reaching rooms on the levels below.
Max Fordham LLP Info
?Air inlet in the playground provides fresh air to internal rooms via buried pipes that run beneath the building.

The school is energy efficient and naturally ventilated and yet is on a tight urban site.

Image: Kilian O’Sullivan?

Architect

Studio E Architects

Value

£5.9M

Completion

2007

Client

Westminster Diocese Department of Schools