Ottery Saint Mary EX11 1RA
The King’s School Devon DT Block Transformation
DT, Textile & IT Interiors Inspiring Students & Staff
The King’s School in Devon is an exceptional comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 18. With a rich history dating back to the 14th century, the school is guided by its core philosophy, “Achievement for All.”
King’s School is committed to helping every student reach their full potential, aiming for the highest academic and personal achievements regardless of background or ability. Working in partnership the school’s knowledgeable staff support each student’s growth and success.
Beyond the academic successes, the school takes great care of its students and there is a rich variety of activities that take place beyond the classroom to enrich the curriculum.
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The brief
In February 2020, The King’s School approached Innova to modernise its Design and Technology block in response to the subject’s growing popularity. The goal was to create versatile, inspiring spaces that would nurture students’ creativity, including four specialised areas for Design Technology and Textiles, along with updated storage, an ICT room, and washroom facilities.
The school emphasised a need for spacious, engaging layouts to support dynamic learning and ensure teachers could continue delivering high-quality education.
Despite a tight deadline and the added challenge of beginning work in April 2020 during a national lockdown, Innova’s skilled team collaborated closely with the school, completing the project within budget and in just seven weeks.
The new transformed DT department will inspire students creatively and continue to improve the prospects of pupils at the King’s School for many years to come, enabling ‘Achievement for all’.
The solution
All interior layouts were designed to provide spacious environments with ample circulation areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Innova’s full turnkey solution included everything from design and manufacture to installation of furniture, M&E Works and Flooring and more.
New ultra-modern inspirational DT spaces now house moveable craft island benches with solid wood worktops for flexibility and durability.
All workbenches face the teacher’s desk and with whiteboards located at the front of the classroom provide a key focal point. The new layout makes it easier for the teaching staff to engage with all students.
Machinery and services including band saws, pillar drills sinks are kept to the perimeter of the room to maximise space and maintain safety.
Turnkey services
- Demolition & Strip Out
- Minor Building Works
- New Flooring Installation
- Electrical Works
- Plumbing Services
- Decoration
Textile, Store & Washrooms
The Textile rooms mirror the layout of the DT rooms, featuring a central area with movable island benches topped with durable Trespa worktops for easy maintenance. Along the perimeter, sawtooth benching offers convenient access to essential equipment, while LED lighting beneath the overhead cabinet storage adds a stylish, modern touch.
A separate store room helps to keep the environment clutter free and safe.
To ensure Kings School students have all the latest facilities they need to succeed, the ICT rooms have also been modernised with new benching and an electrical upgrade whilst the refurbishment of toilets in the DT block, completes this advanced facility renovation.
Spotlight on interiors
Education
Laboratory & Prep Rooms State-of-the-art, flexible laboratories to engage students and accommodate different teaching styles
Multi-sector
Breakout Spaces Flexible, multi-functional work or social spaces which can be reconfigured quickly and easily
Education
Art & Design Practical and stimulating Arts and Craft interiors with harmonious and clutter free environments
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