Astimo

Located on a SSSI site on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, this building was designed to celebrate the centenary of Baden Powell's first scout camp on the island. The buildings are made from pre-fabricated insulated timber panels which were made on the mainland and transported to the island by barge. The buildings are clad with cedar shingles and provide a teaching space, shower & WC facilities, sleeping accommodation and a Heritage Centre which opens to a large timber decked external activity area.

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There are no main electrical or gas supplies to this part of the island and the building was designed to be energy self-sufficient. The glazed gables maximise natural light within the building and minimise the electrical power requirements which are provided by a wind turbine. Hot water and heating is provided through a wood burning boiler.

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The Project was a RIBA Award Winner and CIAT Award Winner.