Survey Data

Reg No

11208026


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Technical


Previous Name

Baldonnel Aerodrome and Military Camp


Original Use

Sports hall/centre/gymnasium


In Use As

Sports hall/centre/gymnasium


Date

1935 - 1940


Coordinates

303948, 229733


Date Recorded

13/06/2002


Date Updated

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Description

Detached multiple-bay double-height gymnasium, c.1937, with single-storey lean-to extension to east. Roughcast rendered concrete walls. uPVC casement windows, fixed lights to east clerestorey and western concrete grid wall. uPVC glazed door. Transverse full-span reinforced concrete roof in nine barrel vaulted sections, approached by external open spiral staircase.

Appraisal

The dramatic profile of this gymnasium roof shows early use of pre-cast concrete trusses. The spiral staircase is reminiscent of German modern movement design and is a particularly striking abstract form.