Resource Furniture creates modern, versatile space

Recently, Westbourne Primary School repurposed some school buildings to create a contemporary resource centre and community hub, with outdoor learning spaces that draw all the classes together. Following design and construction, the school worked with the team at Resource Furniture to furnish the spaces.

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Roelien Pistorius, Library Manager at Westbourne Park Primary said the space was to me modern, and as such, needed contemporary furniture. “The built-in tiered seating is loved when stories are read to classes, and is an easy meeting place when students come into the library. Pebble cushions are a favourite choice for sitting on the tiered seating, and are easy to move around the space to suit student need. The Reading nook with the bean bags and reading booth are immensely popular choices and everyone makes a beeline to those spaces.”

Innovative shelving, loose furniture and custom soft seating were used to complete the space. A variety of seating options were used to accommodate students of all ages, and facilitate a range of activities.

Versatility was key to the project’s success, as the space is used for independent study, class lessons, group study, quiet individual reading, drawing and colouring, and indoor play like puzzles and construction. Flexible furniture options used include portable ottomans in different sizes, pie tables and fusion tables which can be used together for group work or pulled apart, and seating that promotes mobility in different sizes.

Ms Pistorius said everybody loves the new space. “It is well used before school, during lunch time, for lessons and for older students to come and do independent work. It is big enough to find a quiet spot to read but also have areas where you can play games with friends. It is big enough to find a quiet spot to read but also have areas where you can play games with friends. We are fortunate to have such a magnificent resource centre!”