Independent Schools
How The WBG Can Help
The WBG has a decades-long history of handling large, complex projects on behalf of independent schools across the country. We provide a full complement of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) services, from design to procurement to installation.
Case Study
Avenues – The World SchoolOne of our most notable projects is Avenues: The World School, a private educational institution with campuses in cities around the world, including New York City, São Paulo, and Shenzhen.
Avenues offers a global curriculum emphasizing interdisciplinary learning, project-based education, and a strong focus on language acquisition and cultural understanding. Catering to students from nursery through 12th grade, Avenues aims to prepare students for global citizenship in a rapidly changing world.
Design Assistance
The WBG collaborates closely with school administrators, architects, and interior designers to ensure that every piece of furniture and fixture not only meets the aesthetic goals but also enhances the learning environment. Our team provides expert guidance on selecting durable, comfortable, and inspiring furniture that aligns with the school’s vision.
Procurement Expertise
The WBG simplifies this process by leveraging our extensive network of suppliers and manufacturers. We handle all the logistics, from sourcing high-quality furniture and fixtures to negotiating the best prices, ensuring you get the best value for your investment.
Installation + Setup
Our experienced team ensures that everything is set up correctly and efficiently, minimizing disruption to the school’s operations. We take pride in our attention to detail, making sure that every piece is placed perfectly to create an optimal learning environment.
The Challenge
In 2012, Avenues secured a 215,000 square foot location in New York City, spread across ten floors. While they had an interior design firm on board, they faced the challenge of bringing the designer’s vision to life within a $5 million FF&E and millwork budget.
Turning Vision into Reality
At The WBG, we understand that every school has a unique vision for their learning environment. Our goal is to turn that vision into reality while staying within budget. From initial design consultation to final installation, we are committed to delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Whether you are planning a new school or renovating an existing one, The WBG has the expertise, resources, and dedication to make your project a success. Let us help you create a space that inspires learning and supports student achievement.
Contact The WBG today to discuss your FF&E needs and discover how we can help turn your vision into reality.
The WBG Turns a Dream into Reality… Under Budget
Avenues hired The WBG as their FF&E consultant to assist with the design and procurement of all interior furniture and millwork. Over nearly two years, The WBG worked closely with the school’s administration and designers to refine and procure selections, resulting in an on-time, better-than-envisioned project that consumed just 60 percent of the $5 million budget.
Avenues was so satisfied with the outcome that when they needed to expand a few years later, they turned to The WBG again.
The expansion involved creating a new Early Learning Center (ELC) in a 50,000 square foot space. The project began with a custom-built mockup classroom, allowing Avenues to fine-tune their requirements. The WBG then sourced all FF&E for the new ELC. With careful planning and coordination, The WBG ensured that all furniture and fixtures were ready for installation as soon as construction was completed, seamlessly integrating into the newly renovated space.
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