Sixth-form conversion blend the old with new

Architects aims plain sailing as work continues to convert an ancient marine plants in a center of learning state-of-the-art. Niven Architects, of Darlington, listed on the front weaving Sail making the work of a contemporary center for sixth-form Middlesbrough College. £ 6.5 million scheme to inject new hope for further development of Middlehaven site, in Middlesbrough, who faced a number of setbacks over the years. Two walls are listed for their heritage value and are included in the more contemporary design featuring a red cube. Since completed in September 2012, it will give you a 2000 sqft center has 13 classrooms, changing facilities, cafes and bistros, student common room and a synthetic turf field. On the first floor, 11 classroom featuring interactive learning tools The new center will be able to meet the needs of 500 students and staff. The building is designed to allow the use of equipment in the classroom when not needed. Director of Niven Architects, Siobhan McMahon, said: "We have kept the design very simple so it will not try to compete with the main campus next door. Red Cube connects to major universities but also stand on its own rather than challenge it. It is a fusion of past and contemporary industrial area. "This is a building that is very 'green', with passive ventilators and solar panels on the roof. As well as developing the Sail-making, we see the concrete base of the crane when the area served dock and warehouses. ' Simon Crowe, director of both skills Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, added: "It is great to see continued work on the site and college still pressing Continue to measure progress. There is talk of a second stage in the form of an extension to the building. "It is great to be part of the INNO-conservative scheme, as universities respond to requests for places to sixth-form and we have had some very positive feedback for our design." There is already talk of a second phase in the form of extensions to this building