Pure College Stockport

We were inspired by the wonderful students and staff at Pure Innovations

Location:

Stockport

Sector:

Education

Date:

July 2023

Pure College Stockport

Pure College Stockport, located in Stockport, is a transformative educational space designed to meet the needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). At Select Interiors, we were inspired by the wonderful students and staff at Pure Innovations and worked closely with them to design an environment that is both functional and inspiring.

The Challenge

Designing within a compact 2,500 sqft footprint posed a unique challenge. However, our team of commercial interior designers in Manchester rose to the occasion. The space required a balance of functionality and flexibility, so we created three classrooms, a breakout space, kitchen area, lounge, staff room, informal meeting space with banquette seating and an office, all within this limited area.

The formal meeting space features Crittall glazing and slim-line sliding screens, providing an elegant yet functional touch.

Scope of Works

Full demolition of existing finishes, ceilings and commercial kitchen.
Acoustic partitions, lighting, mechanical and electrical installations, and data connections.
New sanitaryware, bespoke cubicles, and washroom fit-out.
Luxury vinyl and carpet tile flooring.
Acoustic and fire-rated partitions, custom joinery, and bespoke signage.
Acoustic cladding to ensure noise reduction.
Programme duration: 10 weeks, completion & handover.

Interior Design

As with all of our education fit-out projects in Manchester, creating a space that meets the unique needs of the staff and students is paramount. This conversion for serial developer Nigel Rawlings, CEO of Rise Homes & Pure College, presented several challenges, including:

Drainage Issues: The drainage system did not suit the build, so we implemented a solution by breaking out the fire barrier ceilings in the basement and installing a new drainage system complete with fire collars and rodding access.
Noise Transfer: Due to the compact design of the classroom, managing noise transfer and disturbance was crucial. We upgraded the partitions with 15mm Soundbloc, added attenuation into the mechanical system, installed acoustic glazing, and incorporated drop-down acoustic bars with batwing acoustic seals to doors and frames.

The Fit-Out Process

The design process for Pure College Stockport began with a detailed site survey. We then worked closely with the client (Pure College) and the developer to produce 2D CAD layouts, revising them as the design evolved. All drawings were submitted to building control for approval, and we managed the process to completion certificate stage.