RGS PERRINS HALL LOGGIA

Perrins Hall was built in 1915 and is a listed school hall that forms the centre piece of The Royal Grammar School, Worcester.

It is a listed building, designed by Alfred Hill Parker, incorporating a large auditorium with circle seating.

The scheme improves accessibility and thermal performance of the existing building by introducing glazed doors to the existing 3 arched loggia space and replacing the concrete entrance steps with a generous, ramped walkway, curved steps and feature lighting.

Working in close collaboration with Allard’s of Worcester, the selection of stone and method of construction was crucial in order to get the correct colour and longevity to the material, which in this case was from Stanton Moor quarry in the Peak District. Through this design phase the stonemason was able to suggest and then deliver textured transition elements, recessed lighting and signage features as well as detailed setting out information for the curved slabs.

The project included installation of black metal framed doors which were in-keeping with the original building’s crittal windows. The doors are deeply set within the 3 arched, brick and stone loggia in order that the new element is sympathetic to the original design of the covered area.

The new intervention provides a subtle but high quality addition to the RGS campus.