When lots of people are playing and learning together in a comparatively small space, it can be exciting and inspiring. But it is also demanding and tiring. The noise level is high, and we are constantly bombarded with stimuli. Places of retreat are therefore a must. Especially in all-day schools, where people often spend seven to ten hours at a time together.
In all-day schools in particular, the day should therefore be broken down so that phases of exertion and of relaxation alternate in a rhythm. But even apart from of the “prescribed” breaks, people need places of retreat where the hurly-burly stays outside.
Not only children, but also teaching staff, need calm places in school, where they are screened from noise and visual stimuli. Places where body and mind can recover and relax. But also places that enable undisturbed and concentrated work.
Because stress can make us ill and unhappy. Children become inattentive, unsettled or aggressive – with consequences for their mental health and school performance. But many teachers also feel exhausted and overstretched.
How can such refuges be made? There are not always separate rooms available, which is why islands of calm often have to be designed within conventional rooms. Impossible? We don’t think so.
Whether in a staff room or classroom: with appropriate furniture, well-being zones can be created where adults and children can work and read quietly - or just come down and chill.
ClubLounge
The hard-wearing ClubLounge corner sofa, which can be separated with room dividers, has proved its worth for older children and adolescents (2000 Paravent series; on the market shortly; LinkUp). The system of upholstered elements can be expanded into cosy landscapes with more seating and table elements.
Series 800
If you don’t want to hang out, but just read without being disturbed or learn vocab, you need a private workplace. We have developed a cupboard for this that can form a seating niche: our multi-functional piece of furniture, the mobile storage series 800.
Retreat Furniture for Teaching Staff
Making a telephone call in peace, marking work or just taking a deep breath and gathering strength: The big table in the staff room is often not a suitable place for these. That’s why we’ve developed solutions that are like oases of calm in turbulent rooms.
Our Lounge furniture makes the staff room a room where people can slough off everyday cares, feel comfortable and relax - alone or over a cup of coffee with their favourite colleague.
We came up with the Lounge Series for this, where you can choose between HiBack and LowBack rotary chairs in colourful upholstery. The HiBack armchairs, in particular, whose high backs protectively embrace the sitter, create a refuge that keeps the outside world at bay and is thus ideal for confidential meetings. All of the furniture in the range can be combined with occasional tables to form cosy seating groups.
Making a telephone call without being disturbed at all and discussing confidential matters – our Jetson soundproof cubicle for one or up to four people makes this possible. The space-saving room-in-room cubicle is made of highly effective acoustic modules and does not interfere with the substance of the building. Two sides are closed, two glazed. In addition to sockets and USB connections, inside are a desk and chairs.
We at VS want children and adults to feel comfortable at school. That’s why we are constantly seeking solutions that are up to the new challenges. This also includes places of retreat.
Get advice from our team as to which solutions are best suited to your school.
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