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Glazed building creates new dining hall extension at Sponne School


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FTER successfully completing their new Sports Hall building financed by the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF), Sponne School in Towcester, Northants, was pleasantly surprised to find construction costs coming in below expected. The school was in desperate need of a new dining room extension, with their current space only having capacity for less than 15% of pupils. “Our current dining hall was just big enough for 150 spaces but we have 1350 students in the school and it clearly wasn't big enough”, said Sue Wagstaff, Business Manager at Sponne School. “The students all got fed in the lunch hour but had to take their food away in disposable containers and just grab a seat where they could, often on the floor in corridors or outside. We were in dire need of more indoor social space located near to the kitchen.” Any new extension needed to connect with the existing dining room and facilities as a priority, as well as providing 100% extra floor space for students to relax in.


The budget surplus, however, would not stretch to a traditional build and an alternative needed to be found – a more cost effective solution that would still deliver on all requirements. The school asked Streetspace to help. Streetspace’s ZONE™ Glazed Structures are unique to Streetspace – bespoke glass buildings that integrate perfectly with existing structures – at a fraction of the cost of a tradition build. Fitting within the available budget, the company created a large additional dining space for up to 200 pupils, transforming an unremarkable space outside into a bright, stylish and highly effective new dining room.


The glass structure is more cost- effective and offers better durability than many traditional builds, and the company’s design engineers took care of all heating, cooling, ventilation and insulation requirements. It creates the perfect covered space – protected from all the elements – all year round. Georgia, a current year 10 student at Sponne School, said: “Although the old section is still the same size, because we have the new extension it makes it a much nicer place. The extension is well heated as well, so in the summer it’s quite cool, and in the winter it’s still warm which is very nice.”


The ZONE™ glazed building adds a highly functional space to the existing school, expanding lunchtime dining room capacity and offering a great place for students to relax and study throughout the day.


Students love their new space, said Wagstaff. “It is busy at all times from before school, during break, lunch and after school. The sixth form have also made use of it as a quiet study space where they can go and grab a coffee and do some work in a lovely light environment.”


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