New Struan School
New Struan School
New Struan School, in Alloa, is a state of the art Centre for Autism. The building is purpose built to enable children with ASD, having more complex and intensive support needs, to achieve their maximum potential. In addition, the building also includes a National Research Centre, Autism Advisory Centre, Training Centre and Administration Facilities. Central to the building is ‘The Street’, a glazed street that runs the length of the building, providing clear orientation to the whole project. Autism is a communication disorder. Aspects of ordinary life can be seen as chaotic. The brief was to create a natural light and airy central space, with simple, elegant and clean lines. The VITRAL roof glazing system was able to provide the solution.
“We looked at several roof glazing systems. The VITRAL system stood out from its competitors. Offering clean lines, the unique system has integrated opening panels without the need for additional frames. It also required no additional supporting structure.”
J Andrew Lester - Partner - Aitken Turnbull
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The Street had such an impact on the children that its creativity was responsible for the first major project carried out by the pupils entitled 'The Light and Lines of Struan'.
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"The glass atrium, which runs the length of the school, induces an immediate sense of well being. This enables a clear view of the whole school thereby promoting order, clarity and independent movement for young people with Autism who have spatial and sensory difficulties.”
Jim Taylor - Director of Education - New Struan School
