LABORATORY PROJECTS
CLEAPSS - Science Laboratories and
Teaching Rooms
The main training laboratory features large student islands, specifically set up for practical demonstrations and scientific experiments with all having access to gas taps, water and electrical sockets. A terminal was built in to one of these islands to allow for a mobile fume cupboard to be connected
Tables with castors specifically built to be at worktop height were supplied to allow for extra workspace to be accessed if required.
To the perimeter of the laboratory, we fitted a mix of standard base and Gratnell tray units with worktops and wall mounted units to allow for maximum storage. All worktops were Velstone silver dust, and all storage units finished in graphite grey. Red stools were added to give the room a splash of colour.
In the Prep room we designed a central island configuration, with working height tables under which mobile Gratnell tray units sit. These tables and tray units were all fitted with heavy duty castors to allow for maximum flexibility within the space. To the perimeter we fitted base units with Velstone worktops and some dedicated knee spaces to allow the technicians to work. We also fitted large Belfast fireclay sinks with Broen laboratory taps.
Within the DT space we supplied and fitted a number of timber topped tables, again with heavy duty castors to allow them to be moved and placed in several configurations. We also installed a small workstation to the perimeter with Belfast sink and laboratory taps.
We also supplied full perimeter desking and loose tables and chairs within the new dedicated classroom environment and a number of relay desks and office desks to fully refurbish the upstairs office space.
Dr Challoner's High School
– Science Laboratory & KS5 Laboratory
Having relocated the art department during Summer 2017, we were commissioned to turn the old art rooms into a large science laboratory and smaller KS5 learning space. The project involved structural works, new walls and ceilings throughout and an HVAC system. We installed Forbo Black Seagrass flooring and white furniture to both rooms. We fitted Velstone Silver Dust worktops to the main laboratory and white CDF worktops to the KS5 room. We introduced a splash of colour with green Hille pepperpot stools.
The Eastwood Academy -
Science Laboratories & Prep Rooms
This large turnkey project refurbished 2 teaching rooms, 2 laboratories and a technician's room. The laboratories teachers' islands incorporated student seating. All rooms featured a distinctive wall matching the school colours. Storage cupboards featured locking doors for extra security.
Bottisham College Laboratories
Having previously refurbished general laboratories at the school, Shield were invited back to look at two more existing laboratories within the science block that needed modernisation.
We completed a full rip out of the existing laboratories before laying new flooring, new suspended ceilings, introducing air conditioning and air handling and full CO2 monitoring.
We installed new perimeter units which incorporated Gratnell storage trays, new fireclay sinks, gas taps and new electrical sockets. New bespoke teacher desks were installed with all relevant services running to them.
Perimeter units were finished with graphite grey doors with light grey trim, teacher desks were finished in light grey to complement the overall look. All worktops were Velstone Silver Dust.
Netherhall School – Science Laboratories & Prep Rooms
This project required a full refurbishment of two tired science laboratories and all works were managed and completed by us.
We designed a unique island ‘pod’ which was fixed to the floor, this allowed for the provision of gas and electrics to run up to counter mounted taps and sockets. Student desking was designed to fit around these pods, creating some flexibility of layout within each classroom.
Full perimeter units were installed including fireclay sinks and Broen laboratory taps. Bespoke teachers desks with integrated gas, sinks and electrical sockets were installed in each room allowing for full practical demonstrations in front of the whole class. All units were finished in Graphite grey with Velstone ‘Silver Dust’ worktops throughout.
Flegg Academy – Science Laboratories
Shield were asked to refurbish two laboratories to dramatically improve existing tired and dark teaching facilities. Each laboratory needed to incorporate 32 students and a dedicated teacher desk.
We built dedicated student islands which has gas and electrical supply which all faced forward for improved student / teacher communication.
We installed new perimeter units which incorporated Gratnell storage trays, new fireclay sinks, gas taps and new electrical sockets. New bespoke teacher desks were installed with all relevant services running to them. Perimeter units were finished with graphite grey doors with light grey trim, teacher desks were finished in light grey to complement the overall look. All worktops were Velstone Silver Dust. Matching storage cupboards including student bag storage were installed.
This was another large ‘turnkey’ project where all flooring, ceilings, plumbing, electrical, air handling and decoration were managed and completed by us.