Masters Court, Thame
Restoration of the formerly Lord William Grammar School, an ancient Tudor building from 1569, and design of a new office building at the rear of the site, linked to the school building with a cast iron glazed walkway. Two Victorian wings were demolished, the old building ...
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Project details
Title: | Masters Court, Thame |
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Entr. year: | 1986 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Town: | Thame, Oxfordshire (England) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | education/research building |
Former use: | School |
Actual use: | Office building |
Built: | 16th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Terence Woram Associates, Architects (Twickenham - GB) |
The Jury's citation: | "For the faithful restoration of a historically important 16th century school, to provide office accommodation, alongside a thoughtfully designed new office development" |
Description:
Restoration of the formerly Lord William Grammar School, an ancient Tudor building from 1569, and design of a new office building at the rear of the site, linked to the school building with a cast iron glazed walkway. Two Victorian wings were demolished, the old building extensively restored. An Edwardian domed Bandstand was re-sited and refurbished. Landscaping of the adjacent land and design of a new car parking.
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