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King's School Canterbury Malthouse Threatre

A state of the art Science and Technology Centre, on a magnificent site overlooking Knole Park. The laboratories are arranged on three floors around a toplit atrium, lined with display vitrines. The building is conceived as a science workshop; a place for experimentation and discovery.

The Sixth Form Centre provides sophisticated social, study and educational space for the school’s 400 sixth formers, linked to an extensive multi-purpose space for exams and events of all kinds.

 

The Malthouse, The King’s School, Canterbury

Completion: 2019
Location: Canterbury, Kent

Tim Ronalds Architects’ conversion of a Victorian Maltings has given a semi-derelict building a new lease of life, and provided The King’s School with a unique theatre and extensive drama and dance facilities. The strategy was to make only the alterations that were essential, in order to preserve the inherent dramatic character and atmosphere, and make The Malthouse a place for creativity and experiment. King’s is delighted with The Malthouse, which has already inspired fantastic theatre productions, and increased dance uptake.

 
It literally took my breath away; it is a very sympathetic renovation of an amazing building.
— King's School - Victoria Outram, Head of Dance
A jewel in the King’s Crown
— The King's School - Peter Roberts, Headmaster
It’s an extraordinarily inspiring space, which elevates our pupils’ performances. It has such a beautiful atmosphere.
— King's School - Rebekah Beattie, Director of Drama

Awards

Winner RIBA National Award
Winner RIBA South East Building of the Year
Winner RIBA South East Conservation Award
Winner RIBA South East Award
Winner AJ Retrofit Awards Cultural and Religious Buildings £5m+
Civic Trust Award


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