Help for Schools work with washroom design and installation experts supplying the sanitary fixtures and fittings to create a safe, pristine rest room environment for college students.

The old washrooms a in south London school had become dilapidated over time due to cubicles and fitments being damaged. The areas’ poor upkeep led to an increase in anti-social behaviour; hence the school contacted Interfix to carry out a much-needed refurbishment of multiple washroom areas.

With a well-earned reputation for creating and installing innovative washrooms Help for Schools was specified by the college to achieve communal toilet blocks which opened directly onto corridors. The areas were to be devised without doors in order to create a more open, convivial environment and deter vandalism which had taken place in previously enclosed facilities.

As well as offering the best in design, Interfix places great emphasis on the functionality and sustainability of its washrooms to maintain usability, ease of maintenance and cleaning in order to uphold a desirable atmosphere. Help for Schoolscarried out the simultaneous, multi-washroom refurbishment during non-term time.

Solid grade laminate cubicles and duct panels were installed throughout the multiple washroom areas. To deter vandalism, robust, stainless steel washtrough units were also installed; with solid grade laminate under panels affixed to the fronts. As part of its bespoke design and installation service, Help for Schools also made the required alterations to supply and drainage pipework.

By providing the students with stylish, hygienic and well-designed areas the washrooms will serve a vital purpose for many years to come.

Fully refurbished sixth form area for a Haberdashers’ School

Reason for the Project:

To refurbish the Sixth Form area, providing different areas for both relaxation and study. The client requested that we create a modern and vibrant feel with distinct areas for both collaborative and social study. This is alongside a quiet area for students to fully focus on revising and homework.

Aim of the Project:

To design a functional yet attractive Sixth Form which suits the needs of all Students with a modern design and comfortable working areas.
The furniture needed to be robust and hardwearing but also stylish.

The project aimed to create a versatile space for sixth-form students, with a combination of learning, socializing and studying areas. The space would accommodate up to 150 students at a time and support their transition to higher education. The design solution involved extending the existing rooftop rooms around the plant  rooms that could not be removed.

Team Comments on the project:

We worked with the School Head and the Business Manager to select the best products and finishes. Once their preferred choices were selected our Design Team put together 3D renders to enable the school to see the proposed final result and make any necessary tweaks.

We designed the soft seating area to maximize the view out of the large windows and be an ultimate place to relax.

The fabrics for the furniture were chosen to match the colour scheme for each designated area. Another thing we had to bear in mind, was which fabrics best suited the purpose of the furniture for a school environment.

The Sixth Form area now looks rejuvenated, classy and fully functional for lots of students. We are really happy with the choice of colours, the entire Sixth Form area has an understated yet sophisticated feel.