School hall ceiling and lighting, Frensham Heights School

01The brief

The school wanted one of its main halls to sound better, look better and cost less to light. The high-level windows had to stay clear for daylight, the ceiling had to allow for future upgrades, and the work had to be done while the school was closed.

02What we did

• Surveyed the hall and designed a suspended ceiling to suit it
• Dropped the centre of the ceiling, with vertical bulkheads around the edge to keep the high windows clear
• Fitted acoustic panels to cut the echo
• Installed modular LED lighting that is easy to maintain and upgrade
• Worked from scaffolding to the holiday timetable, then tested the acoustics and lighting

03The result

The school reported much less echo in assemblies and performances, positive feedback from staff and pupils on the new look, and energy savings from the LED lighting.