LOM`s 540sqm fit out allowed Point Blank Music School to expand its teaching facilities with seven teaching studios, live room, lounge, kitchen and office. These spaces are organised around a central student hub, a busy, vibrant and flexible space at the heart of the premises for students to hang out, work, share ideas and perform in.
Two of the teaching studios include full mixing desks which open onto a shared live room to allow students to learn about the recording process and studio techniques. Other studios are provided for classes in singing, DJing, radio, music production and sound design. Bespoke furniture helps to maximise the use of the space while remaining as flexible as possible to allow for future changes in courses and equipment.
The site was originally spec office space which required an application for change of use to an education facility. The nature of the college and the fact it is surrounded by residential accommodation results in some considerable acoustic treatment and servicing challenges in providing teaching spaces into this windowless space.