Inspiring hairdressing academy interiors
Published
27th Jan 2013
by rachael
What better way to boost your learning experience at a hairdressing academy than with inspiring surroundings?From high-tech classrooms to breathtaking buildings, we've rounded up some of the most inspiring places to learn the craft.
Sassoon Academy, 50 Brook Street, London
It's a white out at the state-of-the-art Sassoon Academy in London. The clean palette was chosen to better show off the colour of students' creations while the lofty space includes a theatre, shop, student lounge and four classrooms. Find out more about the typically minimalist Sassoon London Academy here.
L'Oréal España, Calle de Josefa Valcarcel 48, Madrid
One of L'Oréal's two 'green' academies, the Spanish education hub was designed by Guido Matta & Partners and combines state of the art technology with ecology. Features include a glass recycling wall, a recycled water display and ecomat flooring made from recycled plastic and olive pits!
TONI&GUY Academy, 31 Tan Quee Lan Street, #02-01, Singapore
TONI&GUY have academies all over the globe, in some of the most fashion-forward cities and most exotic locations you can imagine. Their Singapore school opened in 1998 in the heart of the dynamic city and is housed in a colourful building on one of the most historical surviving streets.
ASK Academy, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Tokyo
Combining futuristic design with high-tech functionality, the light-drenched ASK Academy in Tokyo has space for 250 students across a 650m2 total area.
A flexible layout ensures the space can be used for a range of needs, from traditional classroom teaching to shows and presentations.
GFG Hair & Styling, Düsseldorf, Germany
TIGI's concept salon in Düsseldorf features an 11-metre catwalk right through the centre, which can be used for in-salon education as well as shows and seminars - not to mention letting clients feel like supermodels.
The space also features a raised colour bar which resembles a DJ deck, high above the salon.
Joico Artistic Institute, Grasbeemd 4, 5705 DG Helmond, Holland
Opened in 2000, the Joico Artistic Institute is more like a high-end salon than a training centre, with bespoke furniture, elegant design and a serene atmosphere. With space to cover all aspects of training, the space is regularly used as a hub for Joico's international team of stylists.
L'Oréal Academia, P.zza Mignanelli 23, Rome
L'Oréal's academy in Rome combines the best of classical architecture with some decidedly modern fittings. Stunning period details such as historical doors and ceilings serve as a reminder both of the building and the brand's heritage, while the high-tech fit-out ensures this is a perfect educational space.
BbU, 415 W. 13 Street, New York
Housed in the eight-storey House of Bumble in the heart of New York's achingly cool Meatpacking district, Bumble and Bumble academy comprises a Design School, Business School and Network Educator School. Decked out in trademark NYC style - brick walls, concrete floors and quirky furniture - the real selling point of this space is the floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views across the whole of New York.
Dylan Bradshaw Academy, 56 South William Street, Dublin
Dylan Bradshaw's academy is housed above his salon in a Georgian building in the heart of Dublin, adding up to 10,000 square feet of hairdressing heaven. Clean lines contrast against period features and timber flooring for an academy which looks forward while still acknowledging historical references.
Aveda Vandam, 20 Vandam Street, New York
Showcasing the company's commitment to environmental sustainability, this fashion-forward space in the heart of Soho, New York is airy, open and modern. Materials include reclaimed wooden flooring and walls made from recycled wooden cabinets for a look that's true to the Aveda message while retaining a sleek, couture feel.
Sanrizz, The Brunswick, London
The Sanrizz flagship salon and academy is located in the middle of one of London's most historic and artistic districts, Bloomsbury. At 4,500 sq ft, the space houses a salon, academy, photographic studio and event space - complete with the latest lighting and sound capabilities.
ASK Academy, 74-78 Seymour Place, London
The ASK Academy is an international centre for hairdressing excellence, designed with a holistic interactive concept. As well as being a seriously stylish space, the academy boasts state-of-the-art technology throughout its ample training rooms and presentation spaces.
