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The pod system
Science Classroom Lab Layout
The InterFocus pod style laboratory creates a flexible design as only the service pods are fixed within the classroom, the student tables can easily be moved to suit the class requirements.
The pod system
A science classroom design incorporating service pods and loose tables offers exceptional flexibility and adaptability, making it ideal for modern, multi-functional learning spaces. Service pods—compact units housing essential services such as gas, water, and electricity—are strategically placed around the room, allowing for a clear, open layout that can be easily reconfigured to suit different teaching styles and class activities. Paired with movable tables, this setup supports both practical and theory-based lessons without the need for fixed benching.
This design promotes collaboration, accessibility, and inclusivity, enabling teachers to adapt the space for group work, demonstrations, or independent tasks with ease. The clear separation of services from workspaces also enhances safety and reduces clutter, while improving the overall aesthetics of the room. Service pods and tables offer a forward-thinking solution for schools seeking to future-proof their science facilities and accommodate a dynamic curriculum.
Additional Storage
As the pods themselves contain all the services such as water, gas, electric and data we recommend that additional perimeter storage is provided around the outer edges of the classroom.
With this configuration ample storage is still provided.
The pod system provides a flexible table solution
and suits pupils working in groups
The pod system gives you a flexible table layout and allows pupils to work in larger groups, encouraging team work and social interaction. The simple layouts gives space and allow the teacher to walk around freely during the teaching session.
Additional classroom storage can be provided with benching around the outside perimeter of the classroom
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Does this style of classroom work for you
Why not download our case studies brochure to view more examples and see what classroom style suits you
Typical pod configurations
Pod 1 Typical configuration
A 600mm(w) x 600mm(d) x 850mm(h) pod, available with gas and electric options on the worktop, the worktop can be in any of our worktop materials such as Trespa, Lab20, Velstone or Iroko
Pod 2 Typical configuration
A 600mm(w) x 600mm(d) x 850mm(h) pod with an SQ6 sink (300x300x200d). The worktop can be in any of our worktop materials such as Trespa, Lab20, Velstone or Iroko.
Pod 3 Typical configuration
A 600mm(w) x 600mm(d) x 1025mm(h) pod, gas and electric services are mounted to the sides of the pod carcass. The worktop can be in any of our worktop materials such as Trespa, Lab20, Velstone or Iroko.
Pod 4 Typical configuration
A 600mm(w) x 600mm(d) x 1025mm(h) pod with an SQ6 sink installed, gas and electric services are mounted to the sides of the pod carcass. The worktop can be in any of our worktop materials such as Trespa, Lab20, Velstone or Iroko.
Pod 5 Typical configuration
A 600mm(w) x 360mm(d) x 1025mm(h) pod. Gas and electric services are mounted to the sides of the pod carcass or on the top. The worktop can be in any of our worktop materials such as Trespa, Lab20, Velstone or Iroko.
A complete turnkey service
We don’t just make the furniture, we offer a complete turnkey package which includes the following
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Planning and design
Providing a free design and quotation including 3D renders of the proposed layout -
Turnkey Service
providing general building works, M&E installation, decorating and flooring
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Project management
All projects are assigned a project manager who will be with you every step of the way -
Professional installation
All our fitters are DBS checked and trained to fit our products
other science lab layouts
Other Science Classroom
Layouts
As leading manufacturer of research and industrial laboratory furniture you can entrust InterFocus to delivery a professional quality school science laboratory classroom that will stand the test of time.
I wanted to compliment your men for the work they did at the Lycee Francais School London. They worked fast and the benches are really well done
