The English College
A part of upgrades to the legacy institution established in 1992, the project included the construction of two new blocks: Academic & Sports, in addition to complete refurbishment to the existing building & the integrated multipurpose sports courtyards.
scroll downThe academic block is composed of a reinforced concrete building that nestles a structural steel skeleton- hosting a structural steel cantilever drama theatre/ studio, supported on external raking columns at the north elevation. The sports block at the south side of the facility provides the students with the latest in gym equipment, a basket-ball court, net-ball court incorporating a synthetic floor & an indoor practise area on its first floor. The sports block also hosts an external seating area/ amphitheatre facing the sports/ football field; with a capacity for seating up to 1000 students.
- Project Timeline – 12 Months
- Purpose – School, Sports Hall, Educational Institution
- Area - 16000 sqm
- Location -Al Safa, Dubai
The envelopes of the main & sports buildings host a variety of materials used to treat the elevations both functionally & aesthetically. Highlights include polycarbonate panels with nestled glazing elements, GRC panels, aluminium cladding, sandwich panels & full height glazing.
Upgrades to the facility not only include the addition of 16000 sq.m. of classrooms, laboratories, music/drama studios, sports facilities; but also refurbishment of the existing legacy building hosting the administrative offices, library and cafeterias.
The entire premises is purpose-built and houses a sports hall, two libraries, football field, basketball court, art studio and a Sixth Form common room. Following the completion of its extensive rebuilding and refurbishment programme – the college now adds more classrooms, music rooms, art studios, science laboratories, Sixth Form center, dining facilities and food technology area. A purpose-built sports complex houses a multi-purpose sports hall, dance studio, fitness suite and tiered seating.