Norwest's primary concern

The north west building division of Norwest Holst Construction has recently completed a single storey replacement primary school in Dobcross near Oldham, Lancashire. The building features two circular columns supporting the canopy at the entrance to the school which allow rain to cascade spirally downwards. The school has been constructed using traditional materials, including variably coursed Pennine sandstone and Redland Cambrian roof tiles. The architect and consulting engineer on the project was Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, with quantity surveyor Cameron Middleton & Lees.