Table Talks with the BAA - Shireland CBSO Academy

Join us for an engaging talk by ADP Architecture's Schools Lead, Claire Mantle, on the innovative adaptive reuse of office buildings to create high-quality educational spaces.

ADP Architecture recently completed the groundbreaking Shireland CBSO Academy, the first free, non-selective state school in Britain established in collaboration with a national orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO).

Discover how ADP Architecture transformed a five-storey office building into a state-of-the-art educational facility, where the original atrium has been reimagined as a triple-height 300-capacity performance hall with exceptional acoustic properties. Learn about the design's thoughtful approach to acoustics, spacious corridors, and ample storage to accommodate instruments.

Claire will delve into the practical challenges of retrofitting an office building to meet the Department for Education's baseline model, how the design innovatively addresses the needs of both a secondary and a music school, and the pivotal role of acoustics in shaping the school's design and layout.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the transformative power of adaptive reuse in educational architecture. Join us for an enlightening discussion that promises to inspire and inform.

The Birmingham Architectural Association is kindly supported by our sponsors by Allgood plc, Altro Limited, CupaPizarras, Solus, RockPanel, Taylor Maxwell, X Sign, XAL, Optima, MillerKnoll and Crown.

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