Filmed during construction, this piece captures the making of the Rosalind Franklin Wing—a forward-looking education space at St Paul’s Girls’ School designed by Jestico + Whiles. Part of a wider masterplan, the building supports a project-based learning model, preparing students for creative, cross-disciplinary problem-solving.

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Set within a historic Arts and Crafts campus, the design responds with sensitivity and innovation. The film explores how contemporary materials (glulam timber, zinc, and Portland stone) reinterpret the school’s heritage while prioritising sustainability and flexibility.

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Through interviews and on-site footage, the film documents the building’s progress, revealing the vision behind this evolving Centre for Design and Innovation.

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