21 . 11 . 09
This is a case study of a school design of for a primary school library. The library was old and it needed a facelift. See how we transform this library.
A primary school teacher had contacted us. He had very deep impression about our design and services, as we had ever design and construct some book display shelves for the school. This time, we are invited once again to design and renovate for the old school library.
We accepted the job for the school design. We really appreciate them for remembering our design and services after so many years.
One afternoon, we meet up with the teacher for the school design. He was the in charge for the design and renovation for the school library. He told us about his thoughts for the library. We were brought to the old library.
After visiting the library, we must say it was very old and impractical. The environment was also much unorganized. The teacher asked for our opinion. We told him that the environment does not look like a library and it resemble more like an unorganized classroom.
The teacher laughed and said he knew that the library was very old. That is why he needs a new facelift. We asked him does he have any ideas. He saw some of the big libraries at Orchard Road, which projected a very comfortable and professional feeling. He likes that design concepts but at the same time, the color of the library must suit the students liking; colors that project a sunny feelings.
This is another challenge for us but we like to challenge ourselves.
We meet up with the teacher after a week. Finally, we completed the design concepts. And had presented him with our design concepts for the school design. In addition, he told us that he personally likes the design very much, but he has to present it to the principal before replying us.
His principal too felt that our design was quite creative. We are happy to design another creative library space for the school children, Great! Once again, we had challenged our design creativity for the school design.
29 . 10 . 09
We will be discussing on some of the school design obstacles for the learning centre. And how we plan for the spaces.
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Space planning for a school always pose many challenges for the our designers. When we design a school, there are often many special regulation and requirement by the government authorities.
For example, there are minimum clearance requirement for the passageway. Not only our designers must be able to come up with the design concepts, they must also abide by all the strict requirements by the government authorities. In addition, our designers will have to fulfill the customer’s school design themes – “Professional Yet Creative”.
Our design team love to take the challenges pose for the school design. I remember the school design for the branch at Tampines, the designer will present the design concepts to everyone of us during our daily meetings. We will do the brainstorming together and finally, our designers had come up with the design inline with the theme “Professional Yet Creative”.
Our client accepted the school design concepts. This school is now open for business. Looking at the differences between before and after renovation, we were very happy. Once again, our expertise has been put to test, and our designers had successfully created a creative ambiance for our client.
That brings our client more customers and that is a huge success for me and my designers. We wish them success in providing their students the most creative learning environment.
29 . 10 . 09
These are some of the school design notes which we have taken with our client.
Mr Frederick said: Initially, I did not take into much consideration for the school image of the learning centre.
Innovation Workshop said: What kind of school image do you wish to project?
Mr Frederick said: We wanted the Learning Centre to provide our students with an environment that is interesting. Learning should not be stressful. School re-open are fun. We want the students to feel happy, and to inspire their creativity through the Learning Centre’s environment. And parents of the students can feel our professionalism when they stepped into our centre.
Innovation Workshop said: A professional yet creative and happy feeling is a great theme. So, which color themes do you prefer for your Learning Centre?
Mr Frederick said: Green used to be our color theme. This time, I would like to change. Do you have any suggestions? We think we leave that to you, is that better?
Innovation Workshop said: Great! We will have more rooms for the school design.
Mr Frederick said: I wish to have a very professional image. At the same time, not to waste too much of the space. I want each classroom to have more spaces and more rooms built. Can your designers help me to plan for the space?
Innovation Workshop said: Good. I have taken notes on your school design requirements. Is there anything to add on?
Mr Frederick said: I wish to have a learning corner for the students to do their self-studies. It can be very casual yet, a ambiance that promotes learning.
Innovation Workshop said: Good. I saw there are some glass partitions. I think I will make use of this partitions.
Mr Frederick said: This is a very good suggestion. I wish to further include a shoes storage for the students to place their shoes neatly. And, at the same time not to affect the overall ambiance.
Innovation Workshop said: Good. I have taken notes. I will be able to present you with the school design concepts in a week time.
Mr Federick said: That is great. I will be awaiting for you to present us with a different Learning Centre.
