April 10 2025

A primary school in the Ferryhill conservation area of Aberdeen is set for significant expansion with the submission of plans for its extension and refurbishment.

Mackie Ramsay Taylor Architects proposes reimagining Ferryhill Primary with a newly built nursery, additional classrooms and a multi-use games area.

Retaining the main building while extending to the west by demolishing an annexe, schoolhouse and link corridor, the expanded school will reach out to a new nursery over a play area and outdoor sports pitch.

The new classroom extension will be finished in wraparound standing seam cladding with coursed granite blocks for the principal elevations.

Reclaimed granite from demolished buildings will face the lower ground floor. 

3 Comments

#1 Posted by Mary Hill on 10 Apr 2025 at 16:38 PM

It's a bit mad, but I quite like it!

#2 Posted by Riddy on 11 Apr 2025 at 11:17 AM

agreed ...... im surprised, but thats interesting

#3 Posted by Mark on 12 Apr 2025 at 23:09 PM

Looks good, the bold massing and simple palette work well against the existing building. Would be interested to see a section through the extension, I'm hoping the roof upstand is part of a passive or stack ventilation scheme for the sports hall?

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