The new Willow Tree Primary School in Salford by Urban Vision – a joint venture between UK-based multifaceted consultancy Capita Symonds and Salford City Council – is a two form entry primary school designed to deliver 21st century transformational learning to the local community. The award recognises buildings that have been created to meet and accommodate the needs of the public, customers and communities in Salford.
Commissioned by Salford City Council, the new school features direct links between the internal and external spaces benefiting the children’s learning experience. Natural play is the focus of the external design, including walk in sand pits, large boulders, water-play and timber equipment.
Pupils are given the opportunity to enjoy varied habitats and resources within the school grounds such as the wetland habitat, kitchen garden, park area and woodland seating areas. The project also features beautiful wall coverings, deep pile carpets and ergonomically designed furniture.
Urban Vision provided a full multidisciplinary service on the project – Architectural & Interior Design, Landscape Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Property Services, CDM Coordinator, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Clerks of Works, Civil and Structural Engineering, Highways & Drainage Engineering, Environmental & Geotechnical Services, Acoustics Consultants, Planning Consultants, Traffic & transportation advice, Environmental & Ecological Consultants.
The Salford Good Design Awards ceremony took place on 10 November 2010 at The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays.
