LOOK DRAW BUILD 2026 - BRISTOL

LOOK DRAW BUILD is an exciting creative programme bringing together art, design and engineering for primary school children across Reading and Bristol.

This year, Jelly is proud to be delivering the next phase of the programme, supported by a £16,000 grant from Great Western Railway — reaching around 800 primary school pupils across both cities.

Children from Cathedral Primary (year 5), Christ Church CE Primary (year 6), Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary (year 5), Sea Mills Primary (year 5) and St Peter and Paul RC Primary (year 5) have taken part in this years project in Bristol.

The children have been on an incredible journey! As part of the programme they have:

  • 🚉 Visited Bristol Temple Meads train station — learning about safe use of the railways and the importance of accessible and sustainable travel

  • ✏️ Sketched and designed their own train station ideas inspired by their visit

  • 🏗️ Built model train stations using their imagination and design skills in a 2.5 hour model making workshop

  • 👷 Met real-life professionals — including STEM ambassadors, architects, Network Rail volunteers, retired engineers and project managers

Each class has selected one model to represent them in the competition. Now it’s the turn of the public to vote for their favourite model.

The top 3 winning schools will win £250 voucher to spend at Cass Art. The remaining runners up will receive £100 voucher to spend at Cass Art.

NOTE: Cathedral Primary has 2 entries as 2 classes took part.

Below you can view all submissions, one you have viewed them all you can vote by clicking the ‘Click to vote here’ button at the top and end of this page.

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Cathedral Primary | CZN Train Station

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Cathedral Primary

Name of Train Station: Choral Station

Team Name: CZN Train Station

Project Overview:

1. The model delivers a good layout plan which integrates most of the elements, or spaces, which satisfies the needs of users (Entrance, tracks, train, platform/s, access to platform/s, ticket barriers, ticket office/machines, shopping/dinning/entertainment, waiting areas, building structure, building roof, people).

2. Demonstrates innovation, invention, and originality.

3. Is a solid and stable model (within the restraints of the materials supplied)

4. Highlights the importance of safety on the Railways eg fire safety, yello wline by track for visually impaired

5. Responds to the issues of sustainability, accessibility, and other social factors.

6. Indicates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

7. References their original “Architect’s”drawing.

Why did the class choose this model to represent your school:

We loved the creativity and teamwork as well as fulfilling the brief.

Teachers Statement:

Worked brilliantly as a team. They came up with innovative ideas and created models that fit the brief. Lots of discussion about sustainability, accessibility and how to make it customer friendly.

Cathedral Primary | DDR Station

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Cathedral Primary

Name of Train Station: Blues Station

Team Name: DDR Station

Project Overview:

1. This model delivers a good layout plan which integrates most of the elements, or spaces, which satisfies the needs of users (Entrance, tracks, train, platform/s, access to platform/s, ticket barriers, ticket office/machines, dining/entertainment, waiting areas, building structure, building roof, people). This model has a car park, a bus stop, a bike. There are toilets, a grass roof terrace, a lift, clear signage.

2. Demonstrates innovation, invention, and originality eg lift, radio station in the waiting room,

3. Is a solid and stable model (within the restraints of the materials supplied)

4. Highlights the importance of safety on the Railways eg yellow line demonstrating safety re not going too near track, bumpy bit beside track for those who are visually impaired

5. Responds to the issues of sustainability, accessibility, and other social factors eg green roof

6. Indicates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

7. References their original “Architect’s”drawing.

Why did the class choose this model to represent your school:
we loved the creativity and teamwork as well as fulfilling the brief.

Teachers Statement:
Worked brilliantly as a team. They came up with innovative ideas and created models that fit the brief. Lots of discussion about sustainability, accessibility and how to make it customer friendly.

Christ Church C of E Primary | The Eco Innovators

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Christ Church Primary

Name of Train Station: Evergreen Junction

Team Name: The Eco Innovators

Project Overview:

Our train station has been carefully designed using our original architect's drawing to create a modern, welcoming and practical space that meets the needs of a wide range of users. The layout includes a main entrance, ticket office, ticket barriers, information point, waiting areas, shops, cafés, toilets (including disabled toilets), and platforms that can be accessed from both sides. A unique glass floor on the second level allows visitors to safely look down and watch the trains below, making the station both exciting and educational.

Our design demonstrates creativity and originality through innovative features such as colourful stained-glass windows, which allow natural light to brighten the station, and a dedicated children's play area to make travelling more enjoyable for families.

Safety has been a key priority throughout the design. Yellow safety lines and tactile paving help passengers with visual impairments, while clear platform access, secure barriers and spacious walkways ensure everyone can travel safely.

Sustainability has also been carefully considered. Solar panels generate renewable energy, while a living green roof and hanging plants improve air quality, encourage biodiversity and create a pleasant environment. Bike racks encourage environmentally friendly travel.

Accessibility is at the heart of our station. Step-free access, lifts, wheelchair-friendly routes, space for prams, disabled toilets and clear access to all areas ensure that everyone can use the station comfortably and independently.

Our model is strong and stable, showing careful planning, teamwork and problem-solving throughout the building process. Every feature has been included with a purpose, creating a safe, sustainable and inclusive train station for the future.

Why did the class choose this model to represent your school:

Our Design and Technology Lead Mr Keane chose the station to enter. Our train stations have been displayed in our entrance hall and his judging was done independently, without bias as he had no idea of who the train was designed by. All our designs were in his words "fantastic and it was a very difficult choice." The group has considered the needs of all users by including step-free access, lifts, disabled facilities, tactile paving, family-friendly spaces, clear information points and signage. They also demonstrated a strong understanding of sustainability through the inclusion of solar panels, a living roof, hanging plants, bike racks, a bus stop, electric charging points

The station is not only practical but also very imaginative. Features such as the stained-glass windows, which fill the building with natural light, and the glass viewing floor overlooking the trains make the design unique and memorable.

Teachers Statement:
Watching this group work together was one of the highlights of the project. They approached every session with enthusiasm, energy and a genuine excitement to bring their vision to life. From the outset, they were completely invested in the challenge. Their designs reflect the information given from Dan, incorporating much from what they learned on our train trip to Temple Meads such as the need for a lost property office!

The group consisted of three strong-minded individuals who are close friends and naturally enjoy taking the lead. On our making day, this created some challenges as everyone was eager for their own ideas to be heard and there was clashes. However, after a wobbly start everything blossomed. Their communication improved enormously, responsibilities were shared naturally and they became an excellent team. They continually referred back to their original architectural designs, solving problems together whenever obstacles arose and adapting their ideas without losing sight of their original vision.

It was a real joy to watch their confidence and teamwork grow. They celebrated one another's successes, encouraged each other through setbacks and never lost sight of the shared goal. The finished model is a reflection not only of their creativity but also of the resilience, collaboration and determination they developed throughout the project. They are incredibly proud of what their design.

Our Lady of the Rosary | Train Trio

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Our Lady of the Rosary RC VA Primary

Name of Train Station: Our Lady's Express

Team Name: Train Trio

Project Overview:

Our Lady's express has been carefully designed to include all of the key features needed for a safe, busy, and welcoming station. The main parts of our design include entrance areas, train tracks, platforms, a roof, ticket office, and waiting areas. The children also thought carefully about what makes a train station practical, safe, and accessible for everyone.

Accessibility was a very important part of the design. The children wanted to make sure the station could be used by people with different needs, including wheelchair users and people who are blind or visually impaired. To support this, they included a lift for anyone unable to use the stairs, as well as larger accessible toilets to allow enough space for wheelchairs. Tactile paving was added along the platform edge to help people who are blind identify where the yellow safety line is.

Safety features were also carefully considered. The yellow line on the platform has been included to remind passengers not to stand too close to the tracks. The children also added “entry” and “no entry” floor markings near the stairs, inspired by what they observed during a visit to a real train station. These markings help people move safely and efficiently through busy areas.

To make the station useful and comfortable for passengers, the children included shops for food and drinks, vending machines for quick refreshments, waiting areas, toilets, and a ticket office. Ticket barriers were added to stop passengers entering the platforms without a valid ticket. A timetable board at the back of the station displays train times, and signs around the station help people find platforms and toilets easily.

The design also includes transport links and extra facilities outside the station, including an external car park and bus station to help people continue their journeys. Finally, the children added decorative and environmentally friendly features, such as a water fountain and solar panels on the roof, helping to make the station both attractive and sustainable.

Why did the class choose this model to represent your school:

To ensure the process was fair, the children voted anonymously for the train station design they believed should be put forward. No names were displayed on any of the models, meaning children voted based only on the ideas and design features they liked best.

To make the process even fairer, several adults from the school also voted without knowing which group had created each station. This ensured the final decision was based entirely on the quality, creativity, and thought behind the design, rather than who had made it.

Teachers who took part in the voting also highlighted several strengths of the design. Staff commented that the model stood out because of its strong and stable construction, as well as the clear visibility of the many features included. The open and spacious layout was praised for making the design easy to understand and navigate visually. Particular recognition was given to the curved roof structure, which was viewed as both visually effective and practical for wet weather conditions. Teachers also noted that the children had clearly considered the diverse needs of people who may visit a train station, demonstrating thoughtful planning around accessibility, inclusion, and passenger experience.

Some of the children who voted for this design shared why they liked it:

“I liked this one because it looked like everyone would be able to use it.”

“I chose this station because it had lots of details and looked like a real train station.”

“The lift and the bumpy paving for blind people made me think they had really thought about everyone.”

“I liked that there were shops and vending machines because people might be hungry when they are waiting.”

"I liked how they included other features like a water fountain and solar panel"

"Their design looked like their model"

Teachers Statement:

The overall design process was a highly positive experience for the class, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Children worked collaboratively in groups, learning how to listen to one another’s ideas, compromise, and make decisions together. Across the class, pupils showed enthusiasm and resilience as they developed their train station models.

The team whose model was selected demonstrated particularly strong teamwork throughout the project. They worked exceptionally well together, carefully listening to each other’s ideas and ensuring everyone had an opportunity to contribute. Their communication and collaboration stood out, as they discussed ideas thoroughly before making decisions.

What was especially exemplary about their approach was the amount of thought and planning that took place before construction began. The group carefully designed and developed their ideas in their art books, creating a clear plan for their station model before beginning to build. They understood the importance of thinking things through, recognising that once materials had been cut or stuck down, changes would be difficult to make. Rather than rushing straight into construction, they took time to discuss their ideas, consider different viewpoints, and agree on the best way forward.

This thoughtful and organised approach helped the team create a well-planned, detailed, and inclusive station design that reflected both creativity and careful consideration for the needs of all passengers.

Sea Mills Primary | The Sea Mills champions

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Sea Mills Primary

Name of Train Station: The sustainable station

Team Name: The Sea Mills champions

Project Overview:

We thought carefully about the layout of our train station and included ticket barriers as soon as people would enter the station and a waiting room with vending machines, toilets and windows to let the sun in. We made a clear path to the train platform, which has clear yellow lines as that is the last colour you see before you go blind. We had arrow signs directing people to the station, lights to control the train and a train timetable announcing arrivals and departures. Our favourite part was making the train tracks out of lollipop sticks and creating the train and train tunnel, we used our original drawing to make sure our train track was perfect. Our enquiry topic this term was 'How can we make our area greener' so we made sure that our station had sustainable features such as a solar panel, recycling bins and we also decided that our train was a hybrid and could run on fossil fuels and electricity. We tried to make our train station as sturdy as possible by putting the wooden sticks through the cardboard and used the double sided tape to secure bigger features. The most challenging part was being limited on our materials and not having glue.

Why did the class choose this model to represent your school:

We all looked at each others train stations and gave our feedback. Our headteacher then came in and looked at all of our stations and the design brief. He picked this station because he was impressed by the sturdiness of the sloping roof and the signs that would direct people to where they need to be. He especially liked the ticket barriers and how uncluttered it was.

Quotes from year 5 pupils

" I love how you can move around the pipe cleaner people"

"It's really strong and the roof doesn't move even when you pick it up"

"I like that it links to our enquiry topic on sustainability"

"The train traffic lights are cool"

Teachers Statement:

I was super impressed by the teamwork in this group, they all worked on different aspects and then brought them together to make a complete design. They collaborated on group decisions such as where to place the train and problem solved the best way to make their roof secure. For example putting the wooden sticks through the cardboard instead of just relying on tape. They were really kind and patient with each other.

SS Peter and Paul RC Primary School | Super Rainbow Stars

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SS Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Name of Train Station: The Rainbow Station

Team Name: Super Rainbow Stars

Project Overview:

We have a cafe, a Mcdonalds, a supermarket, an escalator and a waiting room. We have a ticket station too and a train platform. We have accessible toilets with easy-opening doors and a car park too! We wanted everyone and anyone to be able to use the train station and we wanted it to be a station that wouldn't be too busy at the weekend. We wanted it to be safe and secure. Our escalator means people who struggle to walk around aren't stuck to a lift and we have carpets to keep the small children safe in the play room.

Why did the class choose this model to represent your school:

The class chose this station due to the colourful nature of the station and because of how well the team worked together. The class also liked the variety of joining and structural techniques used.

Teachers Statement:

The design is fantastic and very well thought through. The children thought about the different access and social requirements the station would need and ensured there was a space for everyone. The team worked incredibly well together and listened to each other's thoughts and creatively contributed equally. The team were flexible in their approach and thinking.

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