The redesign and refurbishment of the refectory at Esher College was aimed at updating the interior, increasing student use of the facility and improving traffic flow at peak times. It drew heavily on C2’s educational facility design experience. In addition to space planning and the careful selection of robust furniture, the C2 solution involved the installation of an acoustic sound booth for the student radio station, colour scheme selection, decoration and curtaining to improve the overall acoustics. The C2 proposal also included the skilful use of screen-printed wall panels and ceiling-hung screening to further enhance the area’s acoustic performance. The company even managed to save money for the college by finding a buyer for its old refectory furniture.

Work on this turn-key project. was carried out during the summer holiday and the new-look refectory opened on time at the start of the new term.