Designing for Education
At Jacobsen we work alongside you to understand your design challenges, providing expert advice for selecting floor and wall solutions that are fit for purpose.
We are committed to partnering with world-class, innovative suppliers and are proud to bring you our full portfolio of Education products, with solutions fit for every purpose.
The demands on the Education system in Aotearoa New Zealand are enormous.
Effective flooring and wall surfaces are an essential element of any design project and they play a key role in the development of Education environments. From supporting healthy indoor air quality to guiding students and staff in finding their way, reducing slips and falls, providing optimal acoustics that enhance focus and auditory processing, to offering ergonomic underfoot support in sports halls—the floors and walls of a school form the foundations of the future.
Download our Designing for Education guide today.
Case Studies
Rangiora High School Whare
The opening of Rangiora High School’s new cultural centre, Te Ao Mārama, marked a significant milestone for both the school and its community. Designed by Stufkens + Chambers Architects, the interior of the new whare combines simplicity and functionality, featuring a palette of warm timber, cool sage, forest and neutral grey tones. Jacobsen provided carpet tiles and safety vinyl in calming green shades, which support focus and learning, creating a versatile and welcoming environment that accommodates both cultural and educational activities.
Carlaw Park Student Village
Stuart McCutcheon House, New Zealand’s largest new student housing project, opened in February 2023. Inspired by American college accommodation and designed by architects Ashton Mitchell, the award-winning University of Auckland facility was developed and built by Haydn+Rollet, settting the benchmark for sustainable, community-oriented urban living.
In collaboration with the development team, Jacobsen designed a custom carpet tile to be rolled out in various colours for each of the levels.
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Impact and Sustainability
We are committed to partnering with world-class suppliers to bring you the best in sustainable innovation and the highest quality products. We understand that sustainability is a key driver for our customers and our ongoing commitment to you includes responsible product stewardship, access to straightforward, transparent resources (such as Environmental Product Declarations and Cradle to Cradle Certified®), and the Jacobsen team of Expert Advisors, who are committed to working alongside you to help you meet your sustainability goals.
Through the Cradle to Cradle framework and our Re.Form program, we work collaboratively with you and our suppliers to help close the loop in the building and construction industry.
Designing for Education
Download our Designing for Education guide today.
Contact our Education Expert
Eamon McCreesh
Design and Specification Advisor
Phone 021 279 1111
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