Sector Expertise

Education

JHA Architecture have extensive experience in refurbishment, extension and new build facilities for primary, secondary and specialist educational environments.

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Education Brochure

Education Sector Brochure

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JHA Architecture have extensive experience in refurbishment, extension and new build facilities for primary, secondary and specialist educational environments.

We understand the importance of creating spaces that stimulate learning and maximise the potential of students and teachers alike, while remaining practical, durable and straightforward to manage.

Education building
Education entrance and circulation improvements

How We Support This Sector

We support schools, academies and specialist education providers through refurbishment, extension and new build projects tailored to operational and safeguarding requirements.

  • Improving entrances and protected lobby spaces
  • Nursery and Foundation Stage Units
  • Dining and catering facilities
  • Outdoor play areas
  • SEND and multi-sensory / therapy facilities
  • Car parking and playground spaces
  • Maintenance, upgrades and fire regulation compliance works
  • New libraries and ICT facilities
  • Safeguarding improvements and circulation upgrades
  • Planning, Building Regulations and statutory approval coordination
Education project design approach

Our Approach

JHA Architecture provide a clear, coordinated approach to delivering education projects. Acting as lead consultant, we offer a single point of contact from initial design through to completion, managing the full process including all necessary surveys, planning and Building Regulation approvals. Our structured approach helps minimise disruption, protect the client’s interests and maintain confidence across all stakeholders.


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Education refurbishment and extension experience

About Our Experience

We work nationwide across the education sector and have been trusted by local authorities and academies for many years. Our experience includes protected lobbies, safeguarding improvements, new libraries, ICT facilities, dining halls and external play areas, as well as wider refurbishment and extension work.

From planning and Building Regulations to tendering, contract administration and on-site delivery, we manage approvals, costs, variations and documentation with care and transparency. This helps education projects move forward in a coordinated, compliant and well-managed way.

Typical education project types

Typical Project Types

Our education experience spans primary, secondary and specialist educational facilities, including entrances, nursery and foundation spaces, dining facilities, SEND provision, therapy environments, outdoor play areas and wider upgrade or extension projects.

Why Clients Value Our Input

Clients value our ability to coordinate the full process clearly, reduce disruption on live sites and develop practical education environments that are safe, compliant and supportive of learning. We understand that school and academy projects need careful management, especially where safeguarding, day-to-day operation and phased delivery are key considerations.

Discuss Your Project

Speak to JHA Architecture about your education project requirements and how our team can support planning, design coordination and technical delivery from the earliest stages onward.

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