In this episode of All Change, presenter Sharon Wright and the team work with staff, parents and students at Thistley Hough High School in Stoke-on-Trent to transform a drab entrance hall.
Using imaginative lighting and a bright colour scheme, architect Marco da Cruz provides a new welcoming environment for a space that celebrates student achievement. A plasma screen and exciting artwork produced by students working with an African artist add to the new look. Also in the programme, how innovative design at Kingsdale School in Southwark, once in special measures, has led to dramatic improvements in achievement and confidence.
Key points:
- Transforming an entrance hall on a small budget
- Simple design principles using colour, lighting and seating
- Reinvigorating an entire school by transforming a redundant space
