
Part of the Severndale Specialist Academy, this centre is located on the campus of Shrewsbury College and helps 16 – 18 year olds, with a range of learning difficulties, to integrate with society through vocational activities. The plan of the building is centred around a central social space which has a large glazed roof section to allow for ventilation and to bring natural light into the building. This space is used for group activities as well as providing a cafe for students, staff and visitors. The building provides a range of large workshop areas and circulation spaces, along with smaller support rooms to allow teaching staff to deal with
student behaviour issues. as providing a cafe for students, staff and visitors. The building provides a range of large workshop areas and circulation spaces, along with smaller support rooms. Externally, metal cladding has been used with a vertical section to emphasise the building form. Double glazed windows and surrounding timber reveals break up the mass of elevation and the curved corners provide a softness to the building.