The creative processes
Andrew's conceptual ideas for the project have been inspired by the surrounding Epping Forest. The simple organic growth and development within Epping Forest will symbolise the joining of the new school and the closer relationship that the infant children will have with the junior school.
Andrew has used elements of the forest's environment to inform his proposals, focusing on trees and their importance in the eco system, the relationship between fungi and algae and the migration of spores resulting in the development of new colonies.
Andrew has led workshops with the children, which have rendered many ideas that concentrate on natural forms, particularly microscopic forms and growth around the school and within Epping Forest.
Andrew's proposed concept designs for the new building include coloured designs for the glass balustrade within the central corridor area. These explore the microscopic imagery of algae, fungus and plant. Free standing sculptures in the playground are inspired by fruiting bodies of fungi and lichens. In addition he has proposed naming each classroom after a tree in the forest.
He feels that the theme of natural life within Epping Forest provides the school with great scope for future artwork which could relate to the flora, fauna and rich diversity of life within the forest.
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