Mt Roskill Grammar School

A modern learning landscape

Sector

Education

Applications

Common areas, Entrance & high traffic areas

Architect

Ignite Architects

Photographer

Jono Parker

Writer

Folio

Products used

Awake

Advance Flooring

Awake carpet tiles feature a multi-level loop pile with soft, nature-inspired organic accents. This versatile collection serves as a fill colour or subtle accent alongside Wetland tiles. The organic colours and patterns reflect New Zealand's flora and fauna, expanding creative flooring possibilities.

Havelock

Advance Flooring

Havelock carpet tiles feature an organic pattern to introduce a natural flow to interior spaces for a soothing environment. With an extensive colour range, Havelock tiles offer endless design possibilities, allowing you to customise your flooring to match your unique style and vision.

Wetland

Voxflor

Wetland carpet tiles feature a multi-level loop pile with natural colour accents and delicate texture. In neutral hues with soft tints, they create a calm, dynamic feel. Using the same hues as Wetland, the Awake tile expands design options with a natural, textured pattern and soft tones.

The Idea

Transforming the library into a vibrant learning hub

In transforming Mt Roskill Grammar School’s old library into a modern learning hub, Ignite Architects used Havelock and Awake carpet tiles from Advance Flooring to create an environment that puts smiles on student faces.

‘The idea was to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere,’ says Aaron Kumar from Ignite. ‘The library was old and tired-looking, so we wanted something totally different that would invite more students into the space.’

THE DESIGN

Connecting spaces with the natural world

The design makes extensive use of slatted wooden panelling on the walls and ceiling, with the ceiling panels stepped to create a wave effect, below which a selection of Havelock and Awake carpet tiles in greens and greys represents a connection with the natural world.

‘The colours were largely selected by the school,’ says Kumar. For the Mt Roskill Grammar Learning Hub, the carpet tiles provide a warm, comfortable surface on which students can relax, with a tier of wooden bleachers against one wall where they can congregate and watch video projections on a drop-down screen.

THE SOLUTION

Flooring that supports learning

Approved by the Ministry of Education for general use in schools, Havelock and Awake carpet tiles are ideal for learning environments, with a 25dB acoustic rating and Group 3 fire rating for use up to 1200mm high on walls.

Compliant, environmentally certified and available ex-stock in a wide range of colours and shades, Advance carpet tiles are the perfect choice for Ignite Architects. ‘I work in the education sector, and most of our selections for carpet tiles are from Advance,’ says Kumar. ‘As architects, we get to create spaces that are great for students to work and study in, and to see the smiles on their faces as a result is an added blessing.’

Aaron Kumar

Ignite Architects

“We worked with Advance to create a chequered pattern that connects the northern and southern entry points. This works with the warmth of timber to create a welcoming feeling.”