Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Burntwood School.]]> https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2170 en-us At Its Studio, AHMM Sheds Light Into a Deep, Bunker-Like Space circadian rhythm lighting help mitigate the lack of daylight in a cavernous basement. ]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15711 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15711-ahmm-sheds-light-into-a-deep-bunker-like-space-for-its-own-studio London's Mixed-Use Building Accommodates Tenants with Wavy Glass Exterior To meet the specific needs of three tenants, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris designed a building in London with a wavy glass wall that would deliver different experiences for each occupant.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13092 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13092-londons-mixed-use-building-accommodates-tenants-with-wavy-glass-exterior A street-level entry to the mixed-use building. Photo © Tim Soar The facade was inspired by an Alvar Aalto vase. Photo © Tim Soar Burntwood School by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Unifying old and new buildings on a girls school campus in London creates a fresh identity—and wins the Stirling Prize.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11399 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11399-burntwood-school-by-allford-hall-monaghan-morris Burntwood School Precast-concrete cladding modules, faceted and 20 inches deep, create striking checkerboard patterns of shadow and light. Changing the size and orientation of the recessed glazing and rotating the modules provide variation. Photo © Timothy Soar Burntwood School A covered walkway made from off-the-shelf steel bus shelters serves as the pedestrian spine of the campus. Photo © Timothy Soar Burntwood School Lawns and courtyards connect the teaching blocks, establishing a strong indoor-outdoor relationship. Photo © Timothy Soar Burntwood School The new performing-arts and dining building faces the restored assembly hall from the 1950s. Photo © Timothy Soar Burntwood School The new sports hall stands next to the old swimming pool building. Photo © Timothy Soar Burntwood School A staircase picks up on the use of contrasting colors. Photo © Timothy Soar Burntwood School A skylight warms up a science room. Photo © Timothy Soar Burntwood School The architects worked with artist Morag Myerscough to add colorful elements such as wall murals and graphics to the library. Photo © Timothy Soar Burntwood School Site Plan Image courtesy Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Burntwood School Aerial Campus Overview, Hand Drawing Image courtesy Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Burntwood School Section: Arts & Technology Building with Library Image courtesy Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Burntwood School Section: Communications Building, Primary Entrance Image courtesy Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Burntwood School Section: Communications Building Section, Secondary Entrance Image courtesy Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Burntwood School Section: Math and Science Building, Primary Entrance Image courtesy Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Burntwood School Elevations/Sections: Sports Hall and Pool Gymnasium Image courtesy Allford Hall Monaghan Morris BURNTWOOD SCHOOL Sections: Performing Arts and Dining Buildings Image courtesy Allford Hall Monaghan Morris