PROJECT: New Music Centre, Purcell School of Music

LOCATION:Hertfordshire

DATE:2007

Following a twenty year relationship between client and architects, a new music centre, designed by Edward Cullinan Architects, for the Purcell School of Music in Bushey, Hertforshire opened in February 2007.

The School is one of the country' s leading specialist schools for talented young musicians, and in 2003 was awarded the Mozart Gold Medal by UNESCO in recognition of its contribution to music, education and international culture.

The new £2.6m Music Centre comprises a Recital room, instrumental and academic teaching rooms, a recording suite, and associated accommodation. It forms the first phase of a masterplan that when complete will form a new rear façade to the school over-looking the playing fields.