COLOURFUL CARPET ADDS AESTHETIC APPEAL
AND DESIGN FLAIR TO WARRINGTON
SCHOOL
Pupils at a new
primary school in Warrington are benefiting from a unique and eye-catching way
of helping them to identify their classrooms, thanks to colourful carpet from
Heckmondwike FB.
In such a large school,
with over 300 pupils, the colourful design will help pupils to identify their
classrooms whilst walking along the corridors, which are known as ‘learning
streets.’
Peter Marshall, Architect
at SBS Architects, said: “We wanted to create a vibrant design which would make
it easier for pupils to find their way around the school, both inside and out. We chose Supacord because it is
available in the most vibrant array of colours allowing us to match the carpet
with the external walls of the classrooms, which are visible from the
playground, and making it easier for pupils to navigate the new school
building.”
By
using bright contrasting colours to create striking designs throughout the school,
SBS Architects was also able to clearly communicate the purpose of each area to
pupils and teachers and provide structure to the large open plan areas.
The connection between the classrooms and
zonal areas in the corridors also encourages
pupils to take ownership of the space and it is hoped that this will help to
prevent bullying in the school.
The acoustic properties of Supacord will reduce noise levels in the
corridors during busy periods and the clear navigational design will help to
avoid congestion, keeping disruption in the school to
a minimum and maintaining a relaxed and engaging atmosphere for the pupils. Supacord is widely specified for education
buildings because it is renowned for its durability, helping to withstand areas
of heavy wear and tear. Supacord also offers anti-slip & antistatic properties,
both of which are a major concern for schools which are looking to protect
their students and their equipment.
The robust properties of
fibre bonded carpet, which will not ravel or fray, allowed contractors CMC
Flooring to cut the Supacord carpet on site to create the individual flooring
designs, reducing the cost of installation.
Peter Marshall added: “The
flooring was an important design feature of the school and so it was vital for
the carpet to be high-quality and durable, to ensure that it retains its
appearance and won’t be costly for the school to maintain.” Supacord has been assessed by the
Building Research Establishment (BRE) and has gained a BRE Global A+
environmental rating for use in school buildings, offices and retail outlets,
which will help the school to achieve its target of a BREEAM Very Good rating.
Heckmondwike FB carpets and carpet tiles are
available with full technical support, as part of the service. All fibre bonded products are
manufactured by Heckmondwike FB at its base in West Yorkshire, where the
company is fully certified to ISO 14001, as part of its commitment to
sustainability.
Heckmondwike FB is one of the leading carpet
suppliers to the education, commercial and public sectors and is well-known for
the excellent value, durability and high performance of its products.
Sample cards for Supacord are available on request
by calling +44 [0] 1924 413637 or visiting the website www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk.
Article by Marina Wood / Rebecca Coupe
Dragonfly PR,
Tel: 01709 300130
