The building has been designed in order to create a central space between the main teaching wings and provide a focus for the International Gymnasium and Library functions. The central space can either be an internal enclosure within which open areas exist such as the library and café. Alternatively, it could simply be a sheltered outside space where the library and gymnasium become architectural objects within a courtyard. The teaching blocks themselves are broken down internally with double or treble height balconies/gardens to add variety to the circulation journey around the building. The ground and top floors are smaller in order to provide more open circulation at grade level, as well as an articulated internal section to provide high level breakout spaces and terraces.....
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