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Fleet Velmead Infants’ School, Hampshire

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General information

  • Location address
    Hampshire
  • Location country
    United Kingdom
  • Year of construction
    1983
  • Function of building
    Education
  • Climatic zone
    Temperate - cold winters and mild summers

Description

The structure is simply expressed; a barn-like, double pitched roof of insulated metal decking, with glazing at the ridge over the circulation spine, is supported by a light weight precisely detailed steel frame.

Description of the environmental conditions

General comments, links

Michael Hopkins Architects. Projects and realisations.
Hopkins, the work of Michael Hopkins & Partners

Material of the cover

  • Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
    Cable

Main dimensions and form

Duration of use

  • Temporary or permanent structure
    Temporary
  • Convertible or mobile
    Convertible
  • Design lifespan in years
    00-05

Involved companies

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