Adrian James Architects has completed Queen Elizabeth Hall, a new boarding house for girls at Shrewsbury School. 

The building accommodates 58 boarders and 16 daygirls and is located on the edge of the school’s campus with views over the River Severn towards Shrewsbury. The project was won through a limited competition held by the school in 2020. 

The two-storey building wraps around a centuries-old cedar tree, forming an enclosed private garden for the students. The central communal space features a double-height moon gate window, making the most of the location’s views across the river. The design draws on Arts and Crafts influences, with steep-pitched roofs, dormers, and tall ventilation stacks, combined with contemporary detailing.

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