--- title: "Case Study: Re-purposing an old building into a student hub" description: Westcountry Group demonstrate how to breathe new life into old and disused parts of a school estate. image: https://blog.govnet.co.uk/hubfs/Independent%20Schools%2c%20Westcountry%20Group%207.jpeg --- [![GovNet Education Logo](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/GovNet-Education-RGB-Logo-Colour-Medium%20(1).png?width=190&height=99&name=GovNet-Education-RGB-Logo-Colour-Medium%20(1).png "GovNet Education Logo")](https://govnet.co.uk/events/) - [**](https://twitter.com/GovNetUK) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/govnet/) [Subscribe](https://info.govnet.co.uk/subscribe-to-the-govnet-events-community) [Latest Articles](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/education) [Independent Schools](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/education/tag/independent-schools) [School Suppliers](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/education/tag/school-suppliers) [The School Estate](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/education/tag/the-school-estate) [Higher Education](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/education/tag/higher-education) [Independent School Regulations](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/education/tag/independent-school-regulations) # Case Study: Re-purposing an old building into a student hub [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.govnet.co.uk/education/re-purposing-an-old-building-into-a-student-hub&title=Case%20Study:%20Re-purposing%20an%20old%20building%20into%20a%20student%20hub&picture=https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/5539127/Independent%20Schools,%20Westcountry%20Group%207.jpeg&description=Westcountry%20Group%20demonstrate%20how%20to%20breathe%20new%20life%20into%20old%20and%20disused%20parts%20of%20a%20school%20estate.) 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The exciting project involved the full design and specification project for the SDL block (Self Directed Learning), which was specially designed to embrace the core values of the SDL principle and ensure each student is able to work in a style that’s best suited to them. Our team of Interior Designers kept in mind the distinct [OneSchool Global](https://www.oneschoolglobal.com/campus/united-kingdom/salisbury/) brand, and ensured the various areas carried a similar style and mood to their other campuses across the world.  The result is a superb mixture of varied individual and collaborative areas, with student groups enjoying both studio areas and open-plan break-out spaces for group learning.  Westcountry Group were delighted to deliver this unique fit-out which has proved to be immensely popular with all the students, leading to improved grades and exceptional learning development. *“Just would like to say thank you for all your efforts on the first phase of the Salisbury Campus SDL Project! The Tower Block is looking absolutely great, Trustees, Staff, Students and all interested parties are very excited to have the excellent spaces in which to continue our learning journey!” *- **Wesley Dible, SDL Project Coordinator** ![Independent Schools, Westcountry Group 4](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Independent%20Schools%2c%20Westcountry%20Group%204.jpg?width=1260&name=Independent%20Schools%2c%20Westcountry%20Group%204.jpg) ![Independent Schools, Westcountry Group 5](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Independent%20Schools%2c%20Westcountry%20Group%205.jpg?width=1260&name=Independent%20Schools%2c%20Westcountry%20Group%205.jpg) ![Independent Schools, Westcountry Group 6](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Independent%20Schools%2c%20Westcountry%20Group%206.jpg?width=1260&name=Independent%20Schools%2c%20Westcountry%20Group%206.jpg)   ## Related Articles [ ### Case Study: Making modular buildings work for your school July 23, 2020 ](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/education/making-modular-buildings-work-for-your-school) #### Subscribe to our blog Get exclusive offers, insights and learning resources direct to your inbox. 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