Education
From lecture halls to dynamic classrooms, we create spaces that inspire, adapt and endure
We have a dedicated team of education sector experts on hand to support you in delivering modern and sustainable campus solutions.
As a key supplier on several education sector frameworks including NEUPC and NWUPC we offer single source, business as usual and project support to Further and Higher Education establishments globally.
We have a single source contract with the University of Manchester, England, where we have been delivering both day-to-day requirements and capital projects since 2019. Major projects have included The Nancy Rothwell building, a world-leading space for engineering and The Henry Royce Institute, the UK's National Institute for Advanced Materials Research and Innovation.
Designed for the modern campus
We design products specifically for the education market, partnering with industry design experts and carrying out research with students to ensure the products we develop meet the evolving needs of the modern campus.
Whether it be a classic classroom, collaborative study area or a breakout area, our products can transform your space, supporting you to deliver a range of pedagogies and improve your overall student experience.
Inspiring next-gen designers
We have collaborated with Pearson Lloyd and Nottingham Trent University to spark the imaginations of emerging design talent. And what better subject matter to give budding designers a taste of a live client brief than CoLab? CoLab is the outcome of Pearson Lloyd’s intensive project, exploring emerging higher-education models and informed by behavioural insights at the University.
Read moreFurniture as a pillar of ESG Strategy
Our commitment to sustainability will directly support to you create low-carbon, future-proofed staff and students’ spaces, minimising the environmental impact of your operations.
As part of our social value offering, we identify ways we can engage students into our process, whether that be in product design or sustainability. Our aim will be to provide students with practical, real-world experience, delivering a green commitment and a brighter future for graduates.
Furniture for learning spaces
We offer a complete range of furniture for learning spaces from traditional desking and task seating to CoLab, a power-enabled beam system that delivers perch seating, side tables, work benches and a collaboration easel for agile team workshops and presentations.
Modern learning spaces need both formal learning and informal peer-to-peer collaboration, without the need to reconfigure the space. This leads to a greater efficiency in the use of space and the ability to activate redundant classrooms.
Product spotlight: CoLab
Developed after a two-year research project, CoLab by Senator aims to adapt higher education spaces to changing teaching methods and new technologies. With the information age shifting the focus from knowledge retention to critical thinking and problem-solving, CoLab embraces the idea of engagement and collaboration.
Read moreFurniture for shared spaces
We have designed collaborative furniture ranges including pods, booth seating and mobile furniture which enable universities to create dynamic work areas, which allow students to interact in different ways and create new spaces to meet their needs.
By creating multiple relaxed and informal learning environments – creative hubs, quiet nooks, social labs, team touchdowns – it expands the classroom beyond the conventional siloed four walls, into the café, library, atrium, corridor, or common room to encourage students and teachers to engage in open discussion and collaboration after more conventional and formal teaching.
Settings for Education
Educational spaces encourage learning, remove barriers and promote interaction between staff and students alike. A well-designed campus can have a huge impact on the student and teacher relationship, enhancing learning outcomes and improving the overall student experience.
To ensure your campus meets the needs of modern students, we can apply our Settings™ approach - an activity-based planning system helps clients design efficient and productive workspaces by strategically placing furniture to create distinct zones. Our team of Workplace Consultants will work with your organisation to understanding how your people interact helping us to design a campus that inspires and motivates your staff, students and visitors.
