Parliament Hill Secondary School

OR Consulting &emdash; Parliament Hill Secondary School

Our design approach skillfully combined contemporary engineering solutions  with the preservation of the building’s historic features, ensuring the refurbished spaces felt both modern and authentically preserved.

OR Consulting — Parliament Hill Secondary School

OR Consulting Engineers were appointed as environmental engineers, lighting designers, and acoustic consultants for the fast-track, phased refurbishment of the historic Morant Building at Parliament Hill School. Our design approach skillfully combined contemporary engineering solutions with the preservation of the building’s historic features, ensuring the refurbished spaces felt both modern and authentically preserved.

The phased refurbishment included:

• Refurbishing the Art Department to create a more functional and inspiring space.
• Designing new music classrooms tailored for acoustic excellence.
• Creating a new Learning Resource Centre to support modern teaching methods.
• Refurbishing 20 general teaching spaces, improving both energy efficiency and comfort.
• Building a new photography studio and darkroom facility, fully equipped for student needs.

This project demonstrates OR Consulting’s ability to combine sustainability, heritage preservation, and cutting-edge engineering to create dynamic, energy-efficient learning environments that cater to modern educational needs while respecting the building’s historical integrity.

 

Sustainability Achievements:

  • Low-energy architectural and specialist lighting to enhance the building's atmosphere and reduce energy consumption.
  • Passive cooling and natural ventilation techniques for a sustainable, comfortable indoor environment.
  • Phased heating system upgrades to improve energy efficiency while preserving the building’s character.
  • Upgrading fire detection and fire engineering installations to meet modern safety standards.
  • Acoustic improvements in line with Building Bulletin 93 to create optimal learning environments.