Page\Park Designs Serene Wellbeing Hub At Fettes College

Scottish architecture studio Page\Park has successfully completed The Allardice Centre, a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub at Fettes College in Edinburgh. Spanning 469 square metres, this serene building unifies both medical and pastoral care services within a tranquil wooded campus setting.

Named after the school’s late alumnus David Allardice, the facility embodies a deep commitment to holistic student support. For those exploring contemporary built environments, our architecture articles often highlight similar cutting-edge institutional projects.

Design Philosophy and Materiality

Eastern Philosophy Meets Scottish Craftsmanship

The overall spatial concept was heavily influenced by Allardice’s personal interest in Eastern philosophy and the elemental principles of Wuxing. This unique framework inspired a carefully curated material palette consisting of local stone, Scottish-grown timber, and bronze.

Structurally, the building utilizes sustainable Scots-grown timber alongside nearby Darney stone cladding and a striking bronze roof. Readers interested in regional context can also browse our collection on regional architecture to see how local materials shape modern identity.

Interior Organization and Natural Light

Creating a Therapeutic Environment

Organized entirely across a single storey to maximize overall accessibility, the hub features individual treatment and counselling rooms wrapping a central core. A mono-pitched, lantern-like roof illuminates the deep floor plan by incorporating a triple-glazed clerestory lantern.

The interior proudly exposes its glued-laminated timber frame to celebrate sustainable construction principles and fine craftsmanship. Paired with white walls and soft green fabrics in the treatment rooms, the architecture establishes an enduring visual link to the surrounding woodland.

 
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