Oaklands School – Science Laboratories

The Challenge

Oaklands School required the refurbishment of two of their Science Laboratories to accommodate their current and future needs.

This was going to require a completely new layout of each room as the current room plans were not working well, and a more systematised layout was desperately needed so that the pupils were not so spread out.

The new design needed to accommodate the required amount of pupils at any one time whilst giving them enough space to learn effectively. The school required a modern look and feel and an improved environment suitable for science teaching.

Oaklands had unfortunately missed the cut-off for summer work, however they could not wait until the next Summer holidays.

The Solution

BrookhouseUK created 3D designs with stylish ‘crescent-shaped work benches for both Labs. The clever shape ensured great positioning for students during lessons so that everyone had good views of the teacher’s interactive screen.

New perimeter workstations with sinks, water, gas taps and double sockets were an essential part of the design. The light grey and white colour scheme helped to provide the right clean and clinical environment for a laboratory – stylish and simplistic.

In order to complete the project as soon as possible, BrookhouseUK started work towards the end Summer holidays to complete the first fix electrical and plumbing works which required access to other classrooms, and then completed the works during term time using the BrookhouseUK term time working methodology.

Oaklands School were delighted with the results, which ensured that the Science Laboratories are future-proofed for the next generations of students.

We Provided

• Perimeter Work Stations
• Trespa Worktops
• Classroom Storage
• Teacher Station
• Mobile Fume Cupboard
• Science Laboratory Furniture
• New Acoustic Ceilings and Lighting
• Crescent Shaped Work Desks

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Simon Balle School – Washrooms

The Challenge

Simon Balle School asked BrookhouseUK to help them create two new Unisex washrooms in their Block 1 and Block 2 Sixth Form areas of the school.

The aim was to create open plan washroom spaces but with two sides to them by creating a partial height wall separating the two sides. As the layouts were completely changing and structural work needed to take place, this was a challenging undertaking.

Full height IPS cubicles were required with separate vents in each along with new hand washing facilities. Simon Balle School were fully committed to investing in these new modern toilet blocks which future-proofed them for generations to come. They also did not want to wait until the next summer holidays to complete the work.

The Solution

BrookhouseUK, having created a strict methodology for term time work, were able to refurbish both washrooms during term-time. We created a design which included demolishing the central dividing wall and installing new half-height partition walls using timber studs and hygiene wall cladding.

Two new modern solid surface wash troughs sat on each side of the new walls which included automatic taps and automatic soap dispensers, vastly improving the facilities. Oak effect doors with contrasting dark IPS panels gave the washrooms a fresh, updated look.

New automatic dryers were installed to complete the modernisation. Simon Balle School were delighted with the results and have happily recommended BrookhouseUK to other schools.

We Provided

• Full Height IPS
• Unisex Designs
• Contrasting Colour Doors and Panels
• Automatic Taps and Soap Dispensers
• Hygienic Hand-Dryers
• Modern Solid Surface Trough

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St Paul’s School – Science Laboratory

The Challenge

St Paul’s School needed their Science Laboratory refurbished over Summer 2022. Their Labs had not been changed for about 30 years, so they needed to be modernised and given a complete overhaul.

They required newly fitted work benches and also loose furniture and separate flooring for a theory area, which although connected to the lab needed to be clearly ‘zoned’.

New ceilings were required as well as complete decoration throughout. The school also required a high-quality and durable solution to stand the test of time.

The Solution

BrookhouseUK created a design which gave St Paul’s precisely what they needed in terms of practicality, but was also sleek and stylishly modern whilst staying within their budget. Our soft-close hardware with its 25-year warranty quickly satisfied the quality they required.

The new fixed work benches with Trespa worktops ensured that practical lessons could now be carried out in a much more organised fashion, whilst the theory area enabled whole classes to do their theory work together.

Purple stools, chairs and storage trays added a flash of colour against the modern shades of grey for the flooring and cabinetry. The school received the finished lab well and ensured a future-proofed room for years to come.

We Provided

• Island Work Benches with Trespa Work Tops
• Storage Cabinets in White Gloss with Integral Sinks
• Science Laboratory Furniture
• Separate Theory Teaching area
• New Vinyl Flooring and Zoned Carpet Tile Area
• Moveable Tables
• Mobile Fume Cupboard
• Soft Close Hardware

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Therfield School – Washrooms

The Challenge

BrookhouseUK were recommended to Therfield School by another local school and they had seen our previous washroom work.

There were four toilets that needed upgrading including Staff Male and Female and Student Boys and Girls. The washrooms needed new layouts with full height cubicles in each plus new hand-dryers, infrared soap dispensers and taps with new floor, ceiling and decoration throughout.

The work was planned to start at the end of the Summer holidays and finish during September. Therfield received good feedback from another school recommending BrookhouseUK for term-time work.

The Solution

BrookhouseUK were able to refurbish all four washrooms successfully during term time, working to our strict methodology which included DBS-enhanced workforce, limiting noisy works to outside of the school day and minimising any disruption.

The designs incorporated dark grey cubicles in highly durable and practical solid grade laminate with green doors, set against light grey decoration and flooring throughout.

In line with regulations, each cubicle had a fire alarm beacon and extraction.

Wash troughs were installed each side of a central dividing wall which optimised the rooms and enabled more students to wash their hands at one time – much more convenient than previously.

Mechanical hand-dryers, infrared taps and soap dispensers really brought the washrooms up to date and future proofed them for many years to come.

We Provided

• Full Height Solid Grade Laminate Cubicles
• Infrared Taps & Soap Dispensers
• Hygienic Hand-Dryers
• Solid Surface Trough
• Open Layout
• Wash Troughs

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Victory Academy – Science Laboratory

The Challenge

Surbiton High School, part of the United Learning Trust, had two Science Laboratories that needed refurbishment.

They had specific ideas about the style they were looking for, which included black floors, gloss white cupboards and white ceiling. A teaching wall was required in both of the rooms which needed to house an interactive screen as well as providing storage.

In one of the rooms there was a fixed island unit and this needed to be stripped back and the layout updated. Moveable tables and high back chairs were also needed as part of the project which was needed for installation during Summer 2022.

The Solution

BrookhouseUK created 3D visuals along with 2D plans showing specific layouts of both rooms which enabled Surbiton High to obtain their funding. Mobile tables and high backed chairs were included and bright colours complimented the dark floor and ceiling.

Perimeter storage cupboards with Trespa tops provided useful storage and work spaces. Teaching walls were designed and installed which incorporated whiteboards with sliding wipe boards in front of the interactive screen, lockable cupboards and tray storage.

Gas taps and electrical sockets were strategically placed within the room, complying to all safety regulations and requirements. The resulting Science Laboratory was a huge improvement to the school’s science facilities.

We Provided

• Work Benches with Trespa Worktops
• Storage Cabinets in White Gloss with Integral Sinks
• Science Laboratory Furniture
• Teaching Wall
• New Vinyl Flooring
• Moveable Tables

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