Underpinning this brief was the nature of the construction design and materials to be used as the team was hoping to avoid the complication of designing and building special or custom elements, while still achieving an architecture with a one-of-a-kind visual effect. To do this, both structural and cladding elements had to be taken into

The first impression is usually the decisive one. This applies to both the private sphere and corporate life. The design of head offices is becoming more and more of a marked measure of image and identity. Company-specific and highly functional sliding solutions are implemented both on the façade and inside the building. Be it the

When one undertakes an office design, it is important to know how to utilise and control the sunlight during the day.  Access to natural daylight by the greatest number of workstations is optimal, as natural light is bright but not as harsh as artificial light. Another solution is to install skylights. This is an ideal

Functionally, new office spaces allow for relaxation and work in an informal environment. The movable walls create open plan office space but can configure the room into several private meeting areas when needed. Workspaces worldwide have felt significant impacts from the pandemic. A return to the office and business operations for both employers and employees

We can all relate to the feeling of being lost, particularly when we’re trying to be productive or meet a potential new employer or business partner. Whether we are new to the office or visiting a different department in a large company, good wayfinding is the key to easy indoor navigation. Good wayfinding design and

Until recently, there has been minimal discussion when it comes to the negative effect that noise and excessive reverberation has on the learning process. The cognitive performance of both children and adults is reduced by noise. The ideal classroom should be acoustically friendly for all children regardless of ability and should cater for a range

The performance of a Reflective blind depends on which film is used, the more reflective the blind film the more effective the blind. Glare Reduction: better than most sun glasses, Reflective blinds reduce glare by between 90% and 97%. Fade Protection: Ultra violet rays of the sun are like the noisiest kid in the class,

The Year 7 and 8 center is the first of a number of projects being completed by Smith & Tracey Architects for Thomas Carr College. The dynamic architecture – moving walls between classrooms, connections to the outside – depict a non-traditional way of learning. “This project is seen as the first building of our masterplan

Flexible Properties of Space Fluidity represents the design of space for flows of individuals, sight, sound, and air. As stated by Caudill, open spaces lend themselves to fluidity, yet can hinder fluidity if they are oppressive in their expansiveness. In such cases well-placed screens in classrooms, for example, can increase a sense of intimacy while

Hand hygiene should be rigorously monitored and performed at regular intervals, especially arrival at school, before eating or drinking, after using the toilet; after playing outdoors; when hands are physically dirty, and after coughing or sneezing. It is recommended that hand sanitizer dispensers be installed more readily at exit and entry points of schools and