Acland Burghley School
Characteristics Community, Single, Uplifting
Shape Object, Sculptural, Low
Construction Dynamic, Expressive
Surfaces Warm, Richness, Concrete
Boldness Dramatic, Light
Designed Howell, Killick, Partridge & Amis (HKPA) between 1963-7
Twentieth Century Society https://c20society.org.uk/news/hall-for-all-and-museum-of-brutalist-architecture-plan-for-acland-burghley-school
Acland Burghley School was designed by Howell, Killick, Partridge & Amis (HKPA) between 1963-7. It was Grade II listed in 2016, in recognition of its innovative plan, skilful use of pre-cast concrete components and in particular, the jewel-like, top-lit assembly hall, with its rich textures of concrete and timber ceiling. The school’s skylight was Urban Learner’s inspiration for the MoBA Logo and Pin motif.
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