corby business academy opens by foster + partners

each faculty is distinguished by color coded signs

the corby business academy located in northamptonshire, UK opened today. designed by foster + partners the academy consists of five faculties housed in individual atrium hubs. a number of energy saving features such as wind catchers on roofs, angled walls that sit below light wells and movement sensors that control light fixtures have been incorporated into the building. the facade made from textured silver blockwork runs along the building’s length and consists of horizontal glazed roofs in each centre. all classrooms have glazed walls looking into the atrium to provide maximum daylight. each area is distinguished by color-coded signs, colored chairs and carpet. in addition to the five faculties an area for disabled students has been created that consists of a hydrotherapy pool and a small landscaped garden.

central hallway

one of the entrances to the corby business academy all images © foster + partners website

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