A radical change at Winchester College… female boarders Winchester College is set to welcome its first female boarders into the sixth form this September, an initiative that has influenced new architectural developments on campus. Two interlinked houses, designed by Stanton Williams, will accommodate these new students with a focus on creating a strong sense of community and belonging. The design integrates contemporary features with the school’s historic architectural styles, adhering to Passivhaus principles for sustainability and comfort.

• Winchester College will admit its first female boarders into the sixth form in September, after nearly 650 years of history.
• New boarding houses, St Cross and St Catherine, designed by Stanton Williams, aim to foster identity and community among students.
• The architecture blends contemporary design with the school’s historical styles, using materials like specific brick blends and flint.
• The new houses are built to Passivhaus principles, emphasizing high insulation, air-tightness, and energy efficiency through MVHR systems.
• The project also includes landscaping by Bradley-Hole Schoenaich Landscape, using low-maintenance, calming plant species.
• This development follows Winchester College’s introduction of day pupils, including girls, in 2022 and its first female headmaster, Elizabeth Stone, in 2023. Continue reading https://www.ft.com/content/66b085f4-d3cc-438f-8406-2e3903b439c8