Queensmead – Designing a sixth form common room that stimulates learning and success
Ruislip, North Harrow
Campus Grounds:
300sqmNumber of Students:
1200Project Value:
£320KProject Overview
Based in the London Borough of Hillingdon, Queensmead is a co-educational academy for students aged 11 to 18 with an outstanding academic record and a reputation for excellent standards.
In line with their ethos, ‘excellence through learning,’ Queensmead wanted to encourage students to stay on at school and continue their further education. They approached Pinnacle to help modernise the sixth form common room with an appealing open-plan study facility.
What We Did
Pinnacle wanted to develop a sixth form space, which was practical with a contemporary feel, and which differentiated from the rest of the school. Creating a mature and versatile environment helps prepare the sixth former’s bridge the gap and transition between school and university.
Collaboration spaces
We created university-style meeting spaces for senior students, ideal for networking, brainstorming, and discussion. These included wigwam tables, complemented with polytone seating and a green banquette-style seating at the heart of the common room.
Private Study
We included individual den booths for quiet and focused learning.
Canteen seating
An open planned seating area for lunch and refreshments, which can be purchased from the servery.
Washrooms
We installed open plan washrooms with full height cubicles, inspired by a recent new build, to help minimise disruption and provide a better learning environment.
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