Hull interiors company completes work on 19th century listed building – Bdaily

A Hull interior design company has announced that it has completed a refurbishment project at a historic school building.

Chameleon Business Interiors has transformed a 19th century building at Hulls oldest independent school, Hymers College.

The sixth form common room, headmasters office and reception area with accompanying offices at the Grade II listed building have undergone a significant refresh.

Fiona Thornham, interior designer at Chameleon said: The spaces just werent appealing, they were looking a little tired and needed a new lease of life so thats exactly what theyve been given!

Weve worked hard to create a bright, modern feel, celebrating the heritage and character of the Grade II listed building while also bringing in comfortable, practical and aesthetically pleasing elements that lift the spaces.

The sixth form space has seen the biggest transformation and looks absolutely fantastic. Theres now a contemporary kitchen area with vibrant tiles and a high bench area perfect for students to gather at lunch or break times.

Weve broken up the space with a variety of workspaces and collaboration areas, as well as a selection of different industrial-inspired lighting designs, flooring and partitions. This has added real dimension to the space and makes it feel really young and modern.

We incorporated screening to breakdown the space but also maintain visibility. Additional power points were added to provide the extra space needed to charge students all-important devices such as mobile phones, iPads and laptops.

We started the project in July, so were careful to negotiate all that lockdown threw our way! But we always design for people first, keeping proxemics in mind at every step of the process. So all of our decisions are made to create timeless spaces that work whenever theyre developed whether thats pre, mid or post-pandemic!

Were incredibly pleased with the outcome. Students will be wanting to stay at school for longer!

Justin Stanley, headmaster of Hymers said: The students were blown away when they first saw the new common room. Its been completely transformed and were delighted with the new look.

My new office and the revitalised reception area now feel refreshed and fit for purpose, as we reopen for a new academic year.

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