The Result
The completed scheme delivers a warm, refined architectural centrepiece that enhances both circulation and learning environments within the college.
The solid oak staircase integrates seamlessly with the existing spiral steel structure, combining precise engineering with the natural character of timber to create a striking focal point within the atrium.
In the classrooms, slotted oak-veneered ceiling panels improve acoustic performance while maintaining a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Bespoke curved panels and modular solar shading elements ensure consistency across the space, while meeting strict fire and safety requirements.
Together, the installations demonstrate how carefully engineered joinery can support both performance and design intent, creating spaces that are functional, safe, and expressive of Brighton College’s architectural ambition.