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PRP achieves planning for sustainable Brooklands College masterplan
Planning permission has been granted for the Brooklands College campus, in Weybridge, Surrey. Designed by PRP, the proposals will bring forward a “truly diverse community of mixed- use educational, residential and leisure development,” said the architects. PRP was appointed by CALA Homes and Brooklands College to develop a landscape- led sustainable mixed-use masterplan. The proposals “honour the site’s rich context and history, providing highly sustainable new homes” – 40% will be affordable. A new community hub building with a sports hall will be available for students and local residents sitting alongside the “enhanced and reinvigorated” college campus facilities. The project will also deliver much-needed Special Educational Needs provision and upgrade the existing teaching facilities to create a college “that will support and inspire students and the local community for years to come.”
The site boasts a long history, from its
beginnings as Brooklands Farm in the early 17th century before a now listed mansion house was built by the Locke Kings who went on to build Brooklands motor racing circuit nearby. In the 1950s the mansion house and grounds were developed into a technical college that form the current occupants of the estate. PRP’s masterplan ensures the viability and the continued operational status of Brooklands College campus and includes
the sensitive restoration of the site’s Grade II listed mansion house and its historic terraced gardens.
This landscape-led plan opens up 14 hectares of new public open space, including accessible public parkland to the wider community. Of this, 10 hectares are preserved woodland, which are proposed as a new Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) within maintained woodland.
HKR Architects appoints Ojeyomi managing director APPOINTMENTS
International design practice HKR Architects has announced the appointment of Kola Ojeyomi as managing director. As the practice “continues to expand its reach and impact in the global design arena,” this appointment will be instrumental in “shaping the evolution of the fi rm,” said HKR. He will be supported by founding partner Jerry Ryan, the new chair. With over 15 years of experience driving progress and success in the EMEA region, Ojeyomi “will shape the future vision of HKR and drive strategic growth globally alongside Jerry and the overall leadership team.” The key appointments have been made to strengthen the practice’s ongoing growth strategy in the UK and Middle East markets.
exciting new chapter.” Kola joined HKR Architects as senior architect in 2013, having previously worked for several large top AJ100 practices. In 2021 he was appointed company director and became an equity director.
Jerry Ryan commented on Ojeyomi’s appointment: “Our team’s unifi ed vision and combined talents will together guide us as we explore new markets, identify and sustain lasting relationships and seize new opportunities. We have already accomplished so much, and I am delighted to continue our legacy of design innovation and teamwork as we enter this
Kola Ojeyomi said: “I am excited to be taking on this new position and will work ever more closely with our team of passionate and talented architects. The industry faces many challenges, but we are committed to the future of the business and pride ourselves on being able to work closely with clients to deliver innovative design as well as fulfi lling the traditional role of the architect in managing the entire design teams through all RIBA stages.”
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