Notre Dame Innovation Hub
Location: Cobham
Client: Notre Dame School
Contractor: Buxton
Completion due: September 2024
Value: £2.5m
Innovation, creativity and inspiration
In 2021, Notre Dame School tasked IID with developing a forward-thinking Masterplan for their campus, balancing the preservation of its Green Belt setting and Grade II Listed building with future growth. The goal: to enhance existing spaces while introducing new ones that would serve the school’s evolving needs.
By October 2024, the vision became reality with the opening of the STEM Innovation Centre—a sleek, two-storey extension connecting the Science and Teaching Blocks. Inside, cutting-edge Science Labs, a Prep Room, and an Innovation Space equipped with the latest technology now inspire students to explore fields like generative AI.
Collaboration with the school was key. Through consultations, we crafted a proposal that both addressed the school’s functional needs and revitalized the northern campus. The updated material palette and innovative design foster an environment where curiosity thrives.