November 18 2010

Keppie Design has been commissioned to design Orkney Islands Council’s £50m Schools Investment Programme.

The contract will see Keppie working alongside Morrison Construction to deliver a grammar school, theatre and halls of residence in Kirkwall, a primary school in Stromness, a leisure hall and squash courts at the Pickaquoy Centre and all weather sports pitches in Stromness and Kirkwall.

Integrating the architecture with interior and landscape design Keppie will prioritise longevity and robustness given the vagaries of the Orkney climate whilst harnessing abundant natural energy.

Peter Moran, Director of Education at Keppie, lauded the “unique” designs his team had created, stating he believed they were “in-line” with the aspirations of teachers, pupils and the wider community.

Keppie is currently at concept design stage with full planning permission still required before the contract is signed and work can commence around February 2011.

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