Oakfield Prep School

Our School Refurbishment Solution

For the art classroom design, we introduced two bespoke tables with the view of making the space more practical. For example, they include “open” shelving as opposed to cupboards to avoid students leaving paint marks on doors. We also advised our furniture manufacturer to integrate castors for greater flexibility and build them to student height.

We also considered the students’ height during the making of the classroom’s tea point. As students would be using it regularly throughout art lessons, it was important they could access all the features, from storage to sinks. Again, this meant building it to a specific height so they do not have to rely on the teacher for assistance.

Further to this, we introduced a multi-functional teaching wall with a presentation screen and whiteboard, pin boards to display artwork, new storage solutions to keep the room tidy, and colourful stools to accompany the desks.

Next came the first floor classroom design, which the school wanted to use for a number of subjects, including science. With this in mind, our London interior designers introduced a cool circuit board design on the flooring for an outside-the-box feature. They also introduced foldable flip-top tables to seat 20 students; a bespoke teaching wall with sliding doors, whiteboards and a presentations screen; and a tea point with plenty of cabinets for school supplies.

Finally, we upgraded a third classroom with new school furniture and carpet. The carpet was a key feature of the space, with the “transition tile” effect delineating where the student and teacher spaces are situated. Additionally, we moved some existing furniture into the space to complete the agreed configuration.