Cre8 goes back to school at Carden School and Nursery

We were thrilled to play our part in a colourful project for Tétris at Carden Primary and Nursery School in Brighton.

The purpose of the project, which was officially opened by the Mayor of Brighton, was to create a new dedicated therapy room for neurodiverse children aged between three and 10 years old. It was important that the space was functional while also being warm and inviting so it wouldn’t feel overwhelming to young children. It was fully funded by the project team, consisting of design and build company, Tétris, JLL, Modulyss and supply chain partners including ourselves.

The nature-inspired interior design was developed by Tétris and aims to engage all five senses. Featuring biophilic elements, natural materials and a palette of soothing, muted colours, the new therapy room provides a calming space for children in the school.

We manufactured the joinery elements including three curved storage units, directly from the design intent drawings and visuals provided by Tétris. The design called for soft lines and curves and it was crucial there were no sharp corners or edges to any element. The three arched curved units provide a neat open shelving storage solution and a backdrop to the room. We also manufactured a bespoke curved cave tunnel element which was designed to give the children a space for privacy and quiet time.

The curved storage units and cave tunnel were both finished using Tafisa laminate in a wood grain effect, with the edges spray painted in a soft sage green colour. The natural woodgrain Tafisa laminate was used both inside and outside the cave tunnel unit, so it fits seamlessly into the woodland theme created.

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