Shooters Hill College

Shooters Hill 6th Form College, North Greenwich – Craft and Design Facility

Johnson Design Partnership (JDP) was commissioned to design a new craft and design facility for Shooters Hill 6th Form College in North Greenwich. The project featured a passively ventilated atrium and a modern 6th form facility, utilizing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to create a sustainable and efficient space for students.

A key part of the design was the use of shipping containers, an increasingly popular choice for schools due to their flexibility and cost-effectiveness. This modular construction approach allows for quick assembly and offers the potential for the structure to be disassembled and relocated as needed—an ideal solution for adaptable educational spaces.

As part of the project, JDP carried out a thorough feasibility study for school construction, ensuring that the design was both cost-effective and met the future needs of the institution. Our work as school renovation architects helped to inform a school building layout design that maximized space and functionality, even within the constraints of the existing site.

In addition, we offered architectural services for school building maintenance, ensuring that the facility will continue to meet the needs of the college over the long term. Our approach focuses on providing schools with flexible, sustainable solutions that can adapt to changing educational requirements.

For schools looking for innovative, practical designs that enhance both learning and community engagement, JDP is well-equipped to deliver high-quality results.

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32 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews

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Our garden is long, narrow and lies along a steep, exposed slope. It is difficult to do anything meaningful with it. Vic Johnson and Andi Clews have developed plans for our garden which should result in something very special, with stunning entrance, privacy and exciting trails throughout the garden. Can’t wait to see it completed!
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Paul Griffiths

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Once we found Johnson Design we didn’t consider looking anywhere else. They offer such a professional and comprehensive service which made the whole process of extending our house totally hassle and stress free. We had some brilliant designs which were exactly what we wanted and from there they helped us with all the small and big details and to find the right builders for us. They were on hand at any time to answer questions and queries for us and to communicate with the building company on our behalf. Their advice at every step was so helpful. Our double storey extension is now finished and we couldn’t be more happy with it.
We would highly recommend this team without reservation.
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Kat Williams, Wolverhampton

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It had taken eighteen months for us to decide that we would re-locate to the ‘Strettons’. Moving house for us meant also moving an established ceramics and painting studio, we were concerned about finding a property within our budget that would also have the appropriate space.
It was obvious from our early property searches that finding the perfect ‘fit’ was very unlikely, so we took the opportunity to visit an open information weekend run by Johnson Design Partnership. We were immediately encouraged by what we saw and once we had purchased the property, we invited Johnson Design to visit and take a look.
Our original idea was to do a loft conversion as planning permission was already in place, but after a couple of exploratory meetings it became clear that this was unlikely to exploit the position of the property to its best advantage or indeed answer our need for comfortable bespoke studio space. These design conversations helped us focus on the true potential of the property, gradually the idea of a glass link between the original house and separate garage emerged as the way forward.
The final result is overwhelmingly better than we imagined it might be. ‘The Link ‘ has already become a creative centre, providing a light and airy space connecting inside and outside areas from both studio and house; not only is it a functional dining and living area but a truly peaceful and contemplative place to soak up the stunning changes in light of the sky and the landscape which surround us, but also a space to dream and imagine – a painting or ceramic form in the making?
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Mr and Mrs Farrell - Stretton Hills, Shropshire

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From start to finish these guys were fantastic. I highly recommend this outfit I had them plan my renovation & they did such a good job I’m having them back to do another 2 properties that need pretty much the same work. Always at the end of the phone willing to offer any advice Matt Spinks has been a dynamite Tip top company !
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Mr Daye

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“We have just finished an extension to our kitchen and dealt with Matt at JDP from the beginning to the end of the project. He was very professional throughout and I would recommend anyone to use JDP for their build project.”
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Richard Hilton

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We engaged Johnson Design 4 years ago at the start of a big renovation and new build project. Matt Spinks has always taken our ideas or vague notions of an idea and turned them into something innovative which is both attractive and practical. We were delighted with the final plans which went straight through planning permission, even though part of the project was a Grade 2 listed renovation. As a project manager Matt has also been first rate and thoroughly supportive. We would not hesitate to recommend Johnson Design.
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Lynda Hall

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“A definite recommend! Matt and his team have worked tirelessly with us on our project over the last 3 years. I think it’s stretched everyone and every aspect of the planning process, matt and his team have been happy to research, find and negotiate tweaks throughout to get planning permission done.”
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Wendy H

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Our project was not the biggest in the whole grand scheme of things but Vic approached the design brief with enthusiasm and Matt guided us through the process, as project manager with patience and good advice. We were pleased that Johnsons Design Partnership are prepared to work on smaller projects as well as the bigger more flamboyant ones. We are really happy with the finished result.
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Diane Malyon