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Riverbank Primary School

A modern classroom with blue chairs and wooden desks, featuring an orange accent wall with educational posters and a large window letting in natural light. The room is well-lit with ceiling lights and has a clean, organized appearance.
Client
Glasgow City Council
Project location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Project date
2022
A bright and spacious school environment featuring blue chairs and wooden tables, with large windows allowing natural light. The room includes educational displays on the walls and modern ceiling lighting for a clean, organized look.

Project Overview: Creating a Modern Educational Space

The Riverbank Primary School in Glasgow was developed as part of the area's ongoing regeneration efforts. Designed to accommodate 14 classrooms, gym and assembly halls, drama and nurture rooms, office spaces, and a library, the school required a high-performance lighting solution. The key goals were to enhance visual comfort, ensure energy efficiency, and minimize maintenance, creating an optimal learning environment for students and staff.

Products

Champion floodlight by Thorn Lighting being used for a MUGA Pitch at a primary school

Tailored Lighting Solutions for Maximum Efficiency

Thorn Lighting provided a customized, energy-efficient lighting solution to meet the school’s diverse needs. The design prioritized low-glare illumination, long-lasting LED technology, and smart lighting controls. Classrooms feature Omega LED panels for glare-free lighting, while offices use IQ Wave fixtures, ensuring ideal light distribution to boost comfort and concentration. Exterior areas, including the MUGA Pitch, were illuminated with Champion HQI floodlights to control glare and prevent light spillage in nearby residential areas.
A spacious and modern interior featuring a wide staircase with integrated seating areas, accented by colorful cushions. The space is well-lit with ceiling lights and skylights, surrounded by clean white walls and vibrant yellow details.

Sustainability, Efficiency, and Performance

The Riverbank Primary School lighting installation showcases Thorn’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. By integrating high-performance LED luminaires with advanced lighting controls, the solution delivers maximum energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, and an enhanced learning atmosphere. This project highlights how intelligent lighting design can create sustainable, functional, and visually appealing educational environments.
A cozy reading nook with built-in shelves filled with colorful books, surrounded by a modern white wall design. The seating area features a dark blue bench and an inspiring quote about books illuminated by ceiling lights.

Smart lighting transforms learning spaces by enhancing comfort, reducing energy consumption, and creating a sustainable future.

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Downloads

Education Application iPDF (EN)
7.96 MB
Education Application iPDF (IT)
17.8 MB
Primary Education Application Brochure (EN)
9.91 MB
Primary Education Application Brochure (IT)
9.87 MB

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Education lighting case studies for primary schools