To serve as dynamic learning environment for Little Flower Academy – an independent Catholic secondary school for girls – a new exposed mass timber academic wing has been designed to seamlessly integrate with the existing campus which consists of four interconnected buildings.
This expansion project incorporates spaces that spark curiosity and social connection. Large, flexible classrooms encourage collaborative learning, and a state-of-the-art STEAM hub, multi-purpose gymnasium, auditorium, as well as rooftop tennis courts make it a hub for both academic and extracurricular activities.
In the central atrium, cross-laminated timber (CLT) floor panels and glulam columns and beams emphasize the sustainable use of mass timber and its bibliophilic properties, and the double-height lobby connects the new academic wing with the existing school.
To achieve flexibility in services distributions, an innovative mix of post / beam and point supported CLT systems are used. The point supported panel system allow us to omit all downstand beams in the corridor, providing clear uninterrupted paths for services and future adaptability.
