21 Jul 2009

Lakehouse has been awarded Camden's Building Quality Award 2009 for its new build project at Mathilda Marks-Kennedy School. The project was nominated for its excellent construction by Robert Truman, Building Control Officer for Camden Council. A comprehensive marking system was used to review compliance against a number of criteria including the Building Regulations, site management and environmental issues.

The new foundation unit is the first phase of renovation of the whole school. The building is fully accessible and through the sunken roof construction with a glazed roof, benefits from rain water harvesting, natural lighting and ventilation into an interactive open space. Incorporating teaching spaces, wet areas and staff facilities the building's layout is spacious and flexible, allowing areas to be partitioned off to meet the school's needs. Access to the external spaces is incorporated into the building design with a view to connect to a future extension, ensuring the building links to the main school.

Lakehouse's Sales Director, Paul King, was delighted to accept the Building Quality Award from Kathy MacEwan, born and brought up in Camden, and Head of Design Review and Planning at CABE, the government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space.