Case Study: Balloch Campus, Balloch, Scotland

Architect
Holmes Miller
Client
Jane Doe
Location
Balloch, Scotland

Challenge

A new 53,280ft campus was being built to enable three schools to co-locate. An Additional Support Needs (ASN) unit and a new Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) would also operate at the site.

Balloch Campus Zentia Case Study

In total there would be 21 open-plan flexible learning spaces for the potential 747 students, as well as a centrally-located shared administrative areas, gym halls and assembly area, while the ASN has capacity to assist 36 pupils with a varying range of support needs.

To ensure the success of this modern and multi-faceted open-plan approach to learning, the specification of ceiling systems with high performing acoustic control and total design flexibility was imperative.

Solution

For maximum acoustic comfort Zentia’s Oplia hA Tegular24 within a standard 24mm grid was used in offices, classrooms and stores.

Zentia's Perla OP 0.95 Tegular at Balloch Campus

These tiles perform to Sound Absorption Class A and were also the first mineral ceiling tile in Europe to win Cradle to Cradle™ certification as part of the new generation of sustainable and acoustic ceilings offered by Zentia.

In keeping with the modern and sleek design of the campus, Zentia’s integrated ceiling systems featuring Oplia hA Tegular15 planks were also used throughout. Whilst, in the kitchen and changing room spaces, Zentia’s Hygiene Board mineral tiles on a 24mm corrosion-resistant grid was specified.

Zentia’s Hygiene Board mineral tiles at Balloch Campus changing room

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Oplia hA is rated Class A for sound absorption and is often specified in open plan areas like contact centres, libraries, and cafeterias.

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With a smooth laminated finish that combines sound absorption and sound attenuation for balanced acoustic performance, Oplia is perfect for learning environments.

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