Imperial College London

360° Learning: Ferco Equips Imperial College London with Turn & Learn™ Seating for the Future of Education

Imperial College London, one of the United Kingdom's premier institutions for higher education, sought to enhance its learning environments by transforming existing study rooms into state-of-the-art lecture theatres within the ACEX building.

This ambitious project aimed to create a flexible and collaborative learning environment for up to 100 students. The project was managed by Imperial College Estates Operations, with collaboration from various stakeholders, including our client, Wilson Mason Ltd.

Imperial College London's challenge was adapting existing space while maintaining external windows, creating an innovative, comfortable, and collaborative learning environment, and ensuring a smooth project delivery.

Ferco's Turn & Learn™ Educational Seating System provided the ideal solution to address the challenges faced by Imperial College London.

This innovative seating system offers a range of features that support the evolving needs of higher education institutions:

Collaborative Learning Environment: The Turn & Learn™ system enables a collaborative study approach. It allows students to engage not only with the lecturer but also with their peers and colleagues.

360° Rotation: Occupants can rotate 360° while remaining seated, promoting interaction and engagement. This feature facilitates eye-to-eye contact, a crucial element of effective collaborative learning.

Ergonomic Design: The lecture chairs are ergonomically shaped, featuring a contoured back for maximum comfort. This design prioritises lumbar support and correct posture, enhancing the learning experience and well-being of students.

Durability and Maintenance: Ferco seating systems are known for their durability, ease of maintenance, and versatility. It is designed to withstand the demands of a busy educational setting.

Flexible Layouts: The seating system accommodates flexible layouts, including radial configurations, making it adaptable to various teaching styles and classroom arrangements.

Safety and Compliance: The seating system is designed with safety in mind, featuring no finger traps and a sprung tip-up seat. It complies with flammability standards (BS 5852 2006) to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Ferco's Turn & Learn™ Educational Seating System was pivotal in transforming Imperial College London's study rooms into a modern lecture theatre. The innovative seating solution met the university's objectives for a collaborative learning environment and provided students with comfortable and ergonomic seating options. The lecture theatre was finished on schedule and was operational for the new academic term.