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About the Client
Haringey Sixth Form College is a mixed sixth form based in the Tottenham area of the London Borough of Haringey. The college is dedicated to helping students to gain the skills and qualifications they need to progress to university or operate in the workplace.
Client Brief
Haringey Sixth Form College contacted us to create a cutting-edge learning centre for its students. The upgrade included the creation of an IT suite, research area and breakout space; a design overhaul of the existing servery and presentation area; and additional works throughout the space to ensure it was functional.
The Results
Through working with our experienced design and project team, Haringey Sixth Form College now has a state of the art learning facility. Named the ‘Innovation Centre’, the new facility will make learning more fun for students and provide them with the skills they need to build towards a successful future.
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a modern serving counter design with a nelson mandela wall vinyl
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a modern school refurbishment with an artifical grass floor and book shelf
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a modern school space design with an imitation sky ceiling raft and desks
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modern school interiors with tablet computers and standing desks
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tablet computers installed during a school refurbishment by rap interiors
Key Features
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a school classroom refurbishment with a presentation screen and acoustic wall panels
Laptop Station
Prior to the works, the laptop station consisted of mismatched furniture, a scruffy whiteboard, and a tired, drab carpet. To make the space more inviting and practical, we replaced the carpet with artificial grass and a vinyl ‘running track’, fitted noise-cancelling acoustic panels and implemented a new HD presentation screen.
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a modern breakout area design with dining furniture and chill out booths
Breakout Space
In the centre of the room, our school interior designers demonstrated exceptional creativity by transforming a dead space into a visually-arresting breakout area. The design included chill-out booths with acoustic properties, a laminate bench table with heavy-duty metal legs and accompanying stools, a striking thunderbolt LED linear light, hanging acoustic panels and a breakfast bar-style IT area.
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a contemporary school IT suite with artificial grass floors and desks with computers
IT Suite
To create the IT suite, we installed a partition to form a divide between it and the breakout area. Within the newly created space, we laid more imitation grass, furnished the space with desks and chairs and added a school logo graphic. For a striking finishing touch, we installed a ceiling raft with a blue sky manifestation (see image slider above).
Services
A Word with Lisa Westray, Haringey Sixth Form College Vice Principal
What was your remit for the design?
“We wanted ICT rich space that was innovative, motivational and bright. We also wanted to utilise the dead space that we had in the bistro area.”
What is your favourite aspect of the design?
“The booths!”
How have the students reacted to the school refurbishment?
“Basically they’ve been in complete shock and awe. They love the colours and just think it’s awesome.”
How do you think the facility will help the local community?
“As there’s a lot of regeneration taking place in Tottenham we’re hoping it will be used by community organisations for meetings and other activities. We’d also like to see it used as a work hub for teachers and staff during their down time.”
Has Rap Interiors fulfilled your expectations?
“They’ve exceeded our expectations! I can honestly say I’ve got nothing bad to say. I’ve loved working with Rap; they really just ‘got us’ so I’ve got nothing negative to say whatsoever.”
Would you recommend Rap Interiors to other schools and colleges?
“Yes, most definitely. We’re actually looking to do more work with Rap.
“For us it’s as much about the people we work with on projects like this. Things are fine when everything’s going well, but if you get into problems and need to change things communication is key. In this regard we found Rap really easy to work with; everybody was lovely and friendly, very down to earth, and you could just say what you thought and they listened. I’ve got nothing but great things to say.”
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a school canteen serving area before a refurbishment by rap interiors
Before
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a 3D design of a school breakout area with furniture and decorations
Design
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the haringey sixth form school breakout area interior design with booths and acoustic panels
After
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tablet computers installed during a school refurbishment by rap interiors
Are You in Need of a Refurbishment Company?
If you’re thinking about making changes to you school or higher education facility, then Rap Interiors can help. Whether you need a classroom fit out, staff room refurbishment or the creation of a specialist learning environment, we have the expertise to transform your space. To arrange your free design consultation, call 0333 600 1234 or email refurb@rapinteriors.co.uk
