Kingston Academy London, TKA Education Building Development, Architecture
The Kingston Academy
Co-educational secondary free school located in south-west London, UK – design by Astudio
13 Sep 2019
Kingston Academy Regeneration
Design: Astudio
Location: Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE, England, UK

ASTUDIO COMPLETES £15 MILLION THE KINGSTON ACADEMY REGENERATION PROJECT
Enhancement of old and new building elements has transformed the famous free school into a modern education facility and a vibrant community centre.
London ? 21 August 2019- Award-winning architectural practice astudio is pleased to announce the completion of the £15 million The Kingston Academy regeneration project, which now also sees the school open to the public as community centre. Throughout the project, astudio sought to enhance elements of the old building?s history, while incorporating modern architectural changes to drive efficiency, flexibility in the space and create the most effective learning and community environment. The regeneration project drew on astudio?s expertise in adapting old spaces to fit with new teaching styles and the modern demands of academies, while aiming to truly reflect the school?s mission of ?Achieving for Children?.

In line with efforts to modernise and maximise the Academy?s ability to create an environment that fit its new role as a community centre, astudio prioritised access to natural light and the availability of versatile, flexible spaces. At ...