Conversion Works
Converting existing spaces to accommodate new functions offers a sustainable and cost effective way of delivering improved school facilities.
Weather this be lack of storage, poor classroom furniture layout, inadequate climate control, and end of life interiors.
Kitchen > Classroom's and Staff Work Base
The original kitchen at the academy was undersized for their current requirements, and unsuitable to extend. The decision was made to construct a new commercial kitchen and dining hall and convert the existing kitchen into two new classrooms and staff work base.
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Assembly Hall > Science Laboratories
The original assembly at the academy was undersized for their current requirements, and unsuitable to extend. The decision was made to construct a new larger performance hall and convert the existing hall into six new science laboratories.
The buildings works involved constructing a new mezzanine level into the space to provide access from the existing first floor hallway.
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Dining Hall > Classroom's
As part of the expansion works planned at the academy a new dining hall was built. Instead of demolishing the existing dining hall and kitchen, we instead converted these spaces into teaching classrooms with perimeter computer stations.
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General Classroom > Art Studio
The academy wanted to improve and expanding its existing art department and school facilities. We created 2 new Art Classrooms and a dedicated teaching base for the staff members.
There was a real need to improve the storage strategy for the spaces, and our interior designer Eddie Welham worked closely with the Art Department to design a bespoke storage unit with spaces for portfolio folders, equipment, and artist materials.
The improvement works also included the installation of an electric kiln, further enhancing the art department provision and opportunities for students.
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