Highlands College created “The View” not merely as a dining space. Instead, it is a student-focused fine dining venue designed to serve as an experiential learning venue. The facility provides practical training for students in life skills, interpersonal communication, and proper dining etiquette. Business Interiors’ role was to ensure the furniture solution served this high-level, formal educational mission.
BI proudly collaborated with TURNERBATSON and the team at Highlands College to realize this specialized vision. Our core goal was to implement furniture that conveyed the elegance and formality required of a fine dining establishment. It also needed the durability essential for intensive, student-led instruction. Achieving this sophisticated result required thoughtful selection of Highlands College student furniture that supports a sophisticated atmosphere.
The design of The View centered entirely on supporting formal training scenarios. BI meticulously sourced specific furnishings to meet the educational demands of the venue.
We provided elegant, comfortable, and durable seating and tables appropriate for formal, multi-course service. These pieces allow students to practice proper dining etiquette using furnishings that reflect true high-end hospitality environments.
For the adjacent lecture areas, we supplied flexible, mobile furniture. This furniture quickly adapts to accommodate guest speakers, formal presentations, and structured classroom instruction on communication and leadership skills.
Our selections featured resilient finishes and sophisticated materials. These materials contribute to the elevated, non-casual atmosphere, ensuring the aesthetic standards of a fine dining room are maintained despite heavy use.
The resulting space successfully marries the polish of a fine dining venue with the function of a teaching facility. The furniture solution is a powerful tool for transforming the student experience, providing essential real-world training that directly complements the academic curriculum. The View now stands as a unique and functional showpiece for Highlands College.
Photography by: Chad Baumer
