MIDDELPOS PS

SGB + DISTRICT PRESENTATION _ APRIL 2020

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Middelpos Primary School is a proposed new school to be situated on FARM 282/24, Middelpos Drive, Saldanha, Western Cape. The client is the Western Cape Education Department and the implementing Agent is the Western Cape Government, Department of Transport and Public Works, Directorate: Education Infrastructure Delivery.

The new school will have a maximum accommodation of 1860 learners and comprise of a Hall, Administration Building, Specialist Classrooms, Grade R Area and Grades 1- 7 Classrooms.

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O V E R V I E W

A brief look at criteria that inform design principles

SITE AND CONTEXT

The design responds to the site and context's specific attributes.
Access, Climate, Orientation, Topography and Surrounding Activities were considered - among others.

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SPATIAL ORGANISATION

An underlying logic to the way spaces are arranged and relate to one another is important to ensure the XXL school is easy to navigate and understand.

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GENERAL LAYOUT

Following the insights gained from looking at the site, context and spatial organisation, further consideration was given to the placement of program elements. Priority was given to decisions that ensure ease of operation and administration of the school.

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MATERIALS AND MAINTENANCE

The chief consideration in choosing materials is cost, constructability and low maintenance characteristics. Special attention is given to the site's proximity to the coast and the pink "ore dust" that is generated by the nearby metal works.

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P R O G R A M E L E M E N T S

TEACHING FACILITIES

Teaching facilities include 6 classrooms for each grade (1 to 7) arranged around the Foundation, Intermediate and Senior courtyards, as well as 2 Multi-Media Centres, 2 Multi-Purpose Classrooms, 2 Science Labs and a LSEN Resource Classroom positions along the "Public Street".

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GRADE R

The Grade R area is a self-contained entity that houses 4 classrooms, with provision for a future addition of 2 classrooms.

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GENERAL PURPOSE HALL

The 1240 occupant Hall has a generous timber-floored stage and is well positioned to accommodate the day-to-day activities of the school and functions.

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