This new four-storey building will eventually fulfil the educational needs of 1,350 pupils. Rockfon ceilings from four ranges were specified to suit particular needs throughout.
David Woolley of school owner’s Laurus Trust, “The brief had significant environmental, educational and financial challenges. Architects Pozzoni have faced each of these head on with great creativity. They have developed a fabulous design which meets the needs of all stakeholders.”
The perfect solution for each space
Rockfon Blanka® dB41 is installed on two floors to offer a high level of sound absorption (Class A) and room to room sound insulation. It has a smooth, deep matt, super white surface finish with enhanced durability.
Color-all in black, or any colour you desire
Smooth Rockfon Color-all® is available in 34 exclusive, standard colours, and can be ordered to match any colour. It offers excellent sound absorption and has been fitted, with a matt black surface finish, throughout the drama rooms on two storeys.
Design Manager Lee Parker, BAM, commented, “We collaborated with Rockfon to create the ceiling specifications proposal and then liaised with the acousticians Ramboll and Graham Flynn of installers, Sound Interiors, to ensure the varied demands of each space were successfully met.”
Ramboll Acoustics Associate, Simon Taylor, “The Rockfon team and their ceiling systems helped us achieve success in creating a school which meets the acoustic requirements of BB93 for the Education and Skills Funding Agency.”
Resilient, safe, contemporary elegance
Throughout classrooms, corridors and stairs, 3075m2 of easy to install and lightweight Rockfon® Tropic™ helps create bright, contemporary spaces, offering high light reflectance.
Graham Flynn of ceiling installers, Sound Interiors, “This was a great job with no issues and we are pleased to be working with Rockfon on two further major projects right now.”
In the school’s kitchen areas, toilets and changing rooms 850m2 of non-hygroscopic Rockfon® Hygienic™ has been installed.
Laurus Didsbury School
4 The Avenue, Didsbury,
Manchester M20 2ET
The United Kingdom
