Jestico + Whiles Renovates Historic London School with Modern Design
By
Jon Astbury
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Local practice Jestico + Whiles has completed the Rosalind Franklin Wing at St Paul's Girls School, updating the historic London school with a modern twist on the Grade II-listed Edwardian campus using red brickwork, Portland stone, and brown zinc.
Key quotes
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"Using red brickwork, Portland stone, and brown zinc in a contemporary take on the Grade II-listed Edwardian campus."
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