1958 – Faughan Valley High School, Drumahoe, Co. Derry

The former Faughan Valley High School closed in 2007, following the merger of Faughan Valley and Clondermot High School to form Lisneal College. The former school building comprises a large, one and two storey building with two internal courtyards, totalling circa 58,000 sqft. The original building is Grade B2 listed, and from this, many extensions have been built over the years.

The listing summary: “An asymmetrical school built c.1958 to designs in the ‘International Modern’ style by Noel Campbell. Although later additions to some extent compromise its architectural integrity, the school remains one of the best examples of its type from the post-war period, when economical construction was a necessity and innovative design solutions led to greater efficiency. The interplay of two and three storey volumes demonstrate a planned three-dimensional relationship between the spaces with a system of proportion that is consistently rigorous inside and out. Large expanses of curtain glazing, pilotis and a restrained use of sandstone cladding provide strong modernist references and whilst the building is deliberately simple and without decoration, a few key organic elements such as the entrance canopy, the timber clad curved water tank on the roof and the stairwell ballustrading lift the design above basic functionality. As an intact example of a school by an architect who was noted for the modern idiom in which he worked, this building is somewhat rare. It also has important social value for the local community.”

Significant damage after an arson attack in March 2024.