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Alexandra Infant School Phase 2 includes the main hall and reading area and is arguably the most important and most used part of the school, receiving the most day-to-day use.
The geometry of the hall is similar to that of the nursery in the previous phase – a large square room with an unusual, pyramidal ceiling. At the top of the ceiling there is a new lantern light, but as this is the only source of natural light to the large space, an effective lighting solution was extremely important.
Light Bureau wanted to avoid any bright sources as users look up when holding sports events, also nothing which could be damaged by ball sports etc. To facilitate the different needs of the users, a variable lighting solution was considered important.
The reading area between the hall and school entrance is somewhat of a bonus, having been created from what was originally just circulation space.. By simple addition of pelmet boxes to existing bulkheads, Light Bureau has again achieved a pleasant, bright environment by use of simple batten sources. A handful of LED spotlights, each 3 Watt rated are fitted and directed at the bookcases to provide emphasis and accent.
To maximise flexibility and to minimise energy consumption, a daylight / dimming system is included. When switches are activated, a daylight sensor fitted to the north facing sloping soffit determines to what level each luminaire group should dim to and trim power appropriately. The users can also dim up and down as preferred with the momentary switching.
Client: Alexandra Infant School
Interior Design: Ros Jones
Completion Date: 2010
Main Suppliers: Zumtobel Lighting, Fagerhult Lighting, Mike Stoane Lighting, Encapsulite
Photographs: Paul Traynor, Light Bureau