Nottingham, NG10 4AD
Trent College – Science & Food Technology Rooms
Modern Engaging Interiors for Trent College
Trent College is a thriving co-educational, independent and boarding school for students between 11-18 years. As an independent school Trent’s vision is to provide a first-class all-round education for students, which ensures the best-possible start to their future careers.
Being a forward-thinking school, students have been equipped with the modern facilities needed to help nurture diverse, wide ranges of extra-curricular activities.
In 2017 as part of the on-going development to create modern engaging interiors to inspire both staff and students, the science department was transformed into a 21st Century learning environment.
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The brief
Trent’s science laboratories were in urgent need of modernisation. The aging wooden furniture, arranged in a traditional long bench layout, along with a lack of adequate storage, created an uninspiring atmosphere that did not align with their vision of providing first-class facilities.
Following a competitive tender Innova was appointed to deliver modern, cutting-edge science laboratories and a food technology room. Innova’s brief was to provide efficient learning spaces that can accommodate practical and written work, maximising interactivity and learning. Quality and durability were also an important consideration as the school planned to build long lasting inspirational interiors, as they celebrate their 150th anniversary in 2018.
We were delighted with the successful completion of our science lab refurbishment project. The Innova team worked well with academic staff to ensure all wishes and requirements were incorporated into creative, well thought through designs. The finished labs certainly create a ‘Wow Factor’ within our school.
JAMES GREGORY , DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
The solution
Liaising closely with the key stakeholders of the college, interior specialists Innova Design Group delivered eight modern, flexible and space efficient science laboratories and one large food technology classroom. Innova provided a full turnkey solution including the design, manufacture and installation of the furniture as well as services and flooring.
The new flexible learning spaces not only meet the demands of the modern curriculum but ensure Trent College are offering first class facilities well into the future.
Cutting-Edge Science Laboratories
The science labs were developed predominantly with wing layouts, which has many advantages learn more.
A teacher demo bench with fully integrated services has been installed at the front of each room for demonstrations and Q&A sessions to take place as well as to accommodate smaller 6th form classes for more interactive discussions.
High quality, easy to maintain materials such as Trespa Toplab were specified to guarantee the longevity and good looks of the labs and create the high-end, modern yet timeless feel Trent wanted to convey in its new science department.
Turnkey services
- Demolition & Strip Out
- Minor Building Works
- New Flooring Installation
- Electrical Works
- Plumbing Services
- Gas installations
- Decoration
Tantalising Food Technology Space
For the food technology room, our designer developed curved island modules housing six cooking stations each, where students have all the necessary equipment to hand for practical work. The open environment allows multiple users to work together with maximum effectiveness.
Black crackle Trespa Toplab surfaces were specified throughout, an excellent surface in Food technology rooms where maintenance and hygiene are a key consideration.
An island layout allows:
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The teacher to circulate quickly and easily between the cooking stations, which could encourage good interactive learning and teaching and a lively atmosphere.
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The teaching focus is kept in the centre of the space, with relatively equal access for all students to the demonstration/teacher zone.
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The potential ‘wow’ factor and upbeat feel of a space arranged in this way usually assists motivation.
Integrated gas hobs and ‘pop up’ plug sockets free up work spaces for students during practical and theory sessions – help minimise distractions and creates a clutter-free environment.
The new flexible learning spaces not only meet the demands of the modern curriculum but ensure Trent College are offering first class facilities well into the future.
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