Case Studies | TOP-TEC

University of Derby – Enhancing the student experience

The University of Derby Business School has established a new international centre of excellence with a state-of-the-art facility featuring a virtual reality suite, a stock market trading room, and creative labs. To support this inspiring modern learning environment, TOP-TEC supplied flexible, future-proof furniture solutions tailored to the unique requirements of these specialist, technology-rich teaching spaces. Through collaborative space planning using detailed 2D layouts and 3D visualisations, the installation integrated Synergy Collaborative Tables, Gemini Audio Visual Lecterns, and bespoke Nova Screen Trolleys. These Equality Act-aligned solutions deliver highly adaptable, inclusive environments that foster active learning and significantly enhance the overall student experience.

King’s College London – SHEA: Inclusive design shaped by the people who use it

King’s College London (KCL) set out to create a new standard for accessible teaching lecterns across its learning estate. Rather than adapting a conventional lectern, the project began with a design drafted by King’s AV Solutions team and a KCL disability panel following months of consultation with disability advisers.

University of Limerick – Battery-Powered Library Spaces

We worked closely with the University of Limerick to develop a tailored solution that overcame power and infrastructure constraints while supporting a flexible, technology-enabled learning space. Through detailed consultation, we helped define the brief and design a solution aligned to both the functional needs and aesthetic goals of the library.

Our solution centred on Arc Animate battery-powered desks, delivering integrated, cable-free power without the need for fixed electrical installation. This allowed the space to be fully reconfigurable while maintaining a clean, safe environment and providing reliable charging for student devices.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust – Flexible Meeting Spaces for Hospital Libraries

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust needed to find a way to make better use of its existing spaces for staff and students.

The Trust’s Library and Knowledge Services team, in collaboration with the Manor Learning and Conference Centre, identified a growing demand for quiet, comfortable and collaborative learning spaces that could support both professional development and academic study.

Loughborough University – DigiLab West – STEM Teaching Space

TOP-TEC were approached by Yasir Rafi, Head of IT Services, who oversees IT operations across the institution. His role is crucial in ensuring that the college’s AV and IT services are efficient, accessible, and aligned with the needs of both students and staff.

Yasir was looking to improve a number of spaces across multiple campuses and wanted to focus on delivering consistent, high-quality experiences that enhance teaching and learning throughout the college.

Nottingham College – Campus Wide Teaching & Learning Spaces

TOP-TEC were approached by Yasir Rafi, Head of IT Services, who oversees IT operations across the institution. His role is crucial in ensuring that the college’s AV and IT services are efficient, accessible, and aligned with the needs of both students and staff.

Yasir was looking to improve a number of spaces across multiple campuses and wanted to focus on delivering consistent, high-quality experiences that enhance teaching and learning throughout the college.

University of Sheffield – Transforming Learning Spaces

The University of Sheffield recently underwent a campus wide project to renovate classroom and seminar spaces in the Diamond and Wave buildings.

They wanted to improve the style and quality of their learning facilities across campus to help meet the University’s long-term vision and continuously improve teaching and learning experiences.

Having previously worked with TOP-TEC provide Audio Visual Lecterns and Collaborative Furniture for their learning spaces, the university was confident that we would be the right partner for this project.

University of Edinburgh – Flexible learning and teaching spaces upgrades

With some of the largest campuses and estates in the UK, the learning spaces team situated at the University of Edinburgh support the implementation and use of technology in its wide range of teaching spaces.

The team wanted to further advance these spaces and where in the process of embarking on a campus-wide renovation project.

Having worked with TOP-TEC in the past, the university was confident that TOP-TEC would be the right partner for this project.

Taking on Esports in Durham University

TOP-TEC recently created a state-of-the art Esports space at Durham University, marking our first major Esports installation at a university. This project highlighted how far Esports is reaching within education beyond colleges and into higher education.

Durham University wanted a dedicated Esports hub that would facilitate Esports learning and support the university’s Esports team. Having worked with us in the past and knowing our proven track record of creating high quality functional Esports spaces, we were contacted by the university to help transform the space into an immersive Esports lab.

Elevating Esports in Gibraltar

As Esports as a professional sport grew in Gibraltar, it began to receive more support from the Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Education along with recognition from organisations worldwide. Esports courses were introduced into the Gibraltar academic curriculum and more efforts were invested into skill development within the Gibraltar Esports community.

To propel the growth of Esports in Gibraltar, the country’s official governing body of Esports and video gaming, Gibraltar Esports and Video Gaming Association (GEVGA) decided to create a state-of-the-art Esports Hub. We were contacted by the Chairman of GEVGA, Charles Garcia, to help bring the organisation’s vision to life.

Transforming Esports Education at Borders College

At TOP-TEC, we take pride in our commitment to providing innovative furniture solutions that cater to the evolving needs of educational institutions. Our recent collaboration with Borders College is a clear example of this as we were tasked with improving their Esports student experience.

With Esports rapidly becoming a valuable educational tool, Borders College sought to create a state-of-the-art gaming space that would engage students while helping improve collaboration and skills development. Having looked at our proven track record in creating exceptional Esports rooms, TOP-TEC was entrusted with bringing Borders College’s vision to life.

Dundee and Angus College – Creating a First-of-its-Kind Esports Studio for Scotland

As Esports in education continues to grow. Dundee & Angus College is keen that potential students see that Esports is not just about playing games competitively, it is a multidisciplinary career where a range of skills are required to organise, manage, and participate.

Dundee & Angus College wanted to create an Esports studio that would give their students an immersive learning experience. The college reached out to us to help them make this idea become a reality.