This is a 170 sq.m new Sixth Form Centre for Longford Community School in west London. It is arranged over two levels with new entrance and WCs at ground floor (adding 45 sq.m) and the actual sixth form accommodation at first floor level.

This project involved the fit out of an empty shell & core space situated on an upper mezzanine of the canteen block. The ceiling height was generous but not enough for two proper internal levels. Our solution was to build a multi-coloured Formica clad plywood structure that houses individual study booths over two levels by arranging the cross section so that lower booths sit directly below without requiring full headroom while sitting.

The structure is entirely self-supporting (no steelwork) and was designed as something visually and aesthetically interesting that the pupils and school staff alike can enjoy and feel inspired by.

A solid blockwork wall separated the new sixth form from the canteen below – we inserted a number of different sized portholes into this wall to allow the students to look straight into the canteen below and feel more connected with the rest of the school.

A new staircase and disabled lift platform was inserted – adjacent to a new office for the head of sixth form.