Workshop And Science Block To North Of Main Block At Woodlands School

The Workshop and Science Block, located to the north of the Main Block at Woodlands School, is a school building constructed between 1952 and 1957. It was designed by the City Architects Department in collaboration with the Ministry of Education Development Group. The building utilizes the Hills 3'4" system, featuring a steel frame with precast concrete panels. It has a flat roof with a prominent roof slab and is an irregular block of five storeys, with single-storey extensions to the east and west. The design includes extensive glazing arranged in horizontal bands, with painted metal framed windows and plate glass. The south face features three projecting balconies.

This block is an integral part of the Woodlands School complex, which also includes the Main Block, an Arts and Crafts block, a Gymnasium block, two additional gymnasia, three further teaching blocks, five house blocks, and a cycle store to the east. Woodlands School was notable as an experimental design project and is recognized as one of the early purpose-built comprehensive schools.