The brief
The academy building ranges between two and four floors built in linking blocks with atrium and open spaces providing good circulation space and internal light, which are key on this tight site. The furniture for the new building similarly needed to be appropriate for the aspirational setting but robust and fit for purpose and the academy employed both the help of the students and teachers in the selection of the classroom furniture.
During a period in temporary accommodation, groups of students and teachers were asked to evaluate a selection of classroom furniture such as chairs, desks and stools from different companies and manufacturers, one of which was KI. The evaluation and selection processes were broken down into different criteria including how well products withstood the test of time in terms of practicality, how easy the product is to maintain, durability, quality, where the products are manufactured, and value for money.
Our solution
Intellect Wave collection – Seating provided in light tone shells on starlight silver cantilever frames. The unique ribless design of the one-piece polypropylene seat provides and enhances comfort. The chairs were teamed with KI Intellect Wave tables with bag hooks fitted at the end of tables, some with height adjustable frames. KI manufactured the majority of the furniture within the UK using environmentally friendly materials. Amongst the range were Intellect Wave 5 star base teachers’ chairs, 4 leg music chairs and tailor made teachers desks. All the KI Intellect Wave range are GREENGUARD certified for LEED accreditation which responds well to the building design’s objectives to incorporate a range of sustainable principles including optimising natural light and thermal mass.
Maestro chairs – With a chrome-plated rod frame and polypropylene seats with an integrated handle within the back rest, the contemporary and sleek looking Maestro is a light and comfortable stacking chair. It complements the Intellect Wave range for educational use. Maestro has durable polypropylene seats and backrests which are also available in a variety of colours. In the conference room there are special black Maestro chairs with upholstered seat pads each of which are fitted with tablet arms, which can be removed if required.
Our solution Intellect Wave collection – Seating provided in light tone shells on starlight silver cantilever frames. The unique ribless design of the one-piece polypropylene seat provides and enhances comfort. The chairs were teamed with KI Intellect Wave tables with bag hooks fitted at the end of tables, some with height adjustable frames. KI manufactured the majority of the furniture within the UK using environmentally friendly materials. Amongst the range were Intellect Wave 5 star base teachers’ chairs, 4 leg music chairs and tailor made teachers desks. All the KI Intellect Wave range are GREENGUARD certified for LEED accreditation which responds well to the building design’s objectives to incorporate a range of sustainable principles including optimising natural light and thermal mass. Maestro chairs – With a chrome-plated rod frame and polypropylene seats with an integrated handle within the back rest, the contemporary and sleek looking Maestro is a light and comfortable stacking chair. It complements the Intellect Wave range for educational use. Maestro has durable polypropylene seats and backrests which are also available in a variety of colours. In the conference room there are special black Maestro chairs with upholstered seat pads each of which are fitted with tablet arms, which can be removed if required.
Lorraine Rushton
Director of Business & Finance at Brompton Academy
More information
Date – September 2009
End user – Students, 11 to 18 years old
Project type – New school
Project partners – Alligan, Portsdown Education, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
Website – www.chelsea-academy.org
