King Edward VI Northfield School For Girls, Birmingham

King Edward VI Northfield School For Girls, a distinguished educational institution, presented NBB Outdoors with a clear project brief aimed at enhancing their outdoor seating areas within a recreational courtyard. The principal project objectives were as follows: 

Sheltered Outdoor Seating: The school aspired to establish a comfortable and welcoming outdoor seating area for students and staff, facilitating various activities such as dining, socialising, and studying. Protection from adverse weather conditions, including rain and sun, was a paramount requirement. 

Aesthetic Integration: It was of utmost importance that the new shelters seamlessly harmonised with the existing school environment. This included integrating with the school’s modern aesthetics characterised by uniform colour schemes in the main building’s composite panelling and guttering. 

Durability and Longevity: Given the investment in these outdoor shelters, the school desired structures that would stand the test of time and endure even the harshest conditions. 

To fulfil the unique requirements of King Edward VI Northfield School For Girls, NBB Outdoors devised and implemented a bespoke solution encompassing the following key features:  

Bespoke Design: Covering a combined 112 square metres and perfectly spanning the full width of the paved courtyard, the two shelters provide ample space for students and staff to enjoy the outdoors comfortably. Additionally, each shelter has been sub-surfaced with the paving slabs reinstated to maintain a clean finish. 

Rainwater Management: Guttering and downpipes were thoughtfully incorporated into the shelter design to prevent rainwater from cascading over the shelter’s edges. This feature ensured that the outdoor seating area remained dry even during inclement weather. 

Aesthetic Consistency: The shelters were finished in Signal Brown RAL 8002, in keeping with the school’s modern aesthetic. This careful colour coordination seamlessly integrated the new shelters into the existing surroundings, creating a unified and visually appealing environment. 

Corrosion Resistance: The freestanding shelters were treated with NBB Outdoors’ industry-leading Triplex anti-corrosion finish, providing exceptional resistance to corrosion and environmental stressors. This finish guaranteed the shelters’ durability for 25 years. 

The new outdoor seating areas have contributed to an improved campus experience, providing students with a versatile and welcoming space to engage in various activities. By aligning with the school’s aesthetic preferences, ensuring durability, and creating comfortable outdoor spaces, NBB Outdoors has exceeded the expectations of the educational institution.