The Eileen O’Connor Catholic College at Lewisham is a K – 12 school catering for children with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. 
Block B is a heritage hall which was originally built in 1906 and it had extensive and varied renovations up until 2010 when it ceased to be used and became dilapidated. 
COWYN’s challenge was to bring the old hall back to life as a school staff centre and this included detailed demolition of the various alterations, replacement of the rotten timber floor, removal of all the lead paint from the walls and renewal of the slate roof. 
In addition, a new lift has been added, the internal facilities have been renewed and a striking covered approach way has been installed. 
The project was tastefully completed, and the special needs of the children were well addressed.