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When Frensham Heights School began exploring a new library for its Nursery to Year 3 pupils, the brief was clear: the space needed to spark imagination, provide a calm retreat, and remain flexible enough to adapt over time.

This case study demonstrates how modular pods are not just for leisure; they offer fit-for-purpose, cost-efficient solutions that can be deployed quickly across education, housing, healthcare, and community infrastructure.

 

 

The Vision: A Learning Space That Inspires

From the start, Frensham Heights wanted more than just another classroom with shelves.

“We wanted something bespoke, something that would create imagination and inspire wonder with the children,” explained Nick Tooley, Head of the Junior School.

The team envisioned a unique space: light-filled, calm, and adaptable through the seasons. The pod’s design included:

• Beanbags and nooks for quiet reading.

• Custom shelving to encourage exploration.

• A large feature window for natural light.

• Direct courtyard access makes it possible to extend learning outdoors.

This was about more than books. It was about creating an environment that children actively wanted to spend time in.

 

 

The Journey: From Sketch to Delivery

The project took shape in early 2025. Working closely with GlampLaunch, the school collaborated on 2D and 3D drawings, refining every detail until the design matched their vision.

“We felt listened to throughout the creative process,” said Nick. “Every change we suggested was taken on board, and the end product is exactly how we wanted it.”

By March, the order was confirmed. Production began in June, and on July 1st, the pod was delivered, crane-lifted into the school courtyard while pupils watched in excitement. In just an hour, the pod was in place and ready for use.

Even small challenges, like sourcing a very specific seat colour, were overcome. GlampLaunch’s team searched suppliers across Europe to meet the request, proving that bespoke modular design can balance creativity with practicality.

 

The Result: The Book Hive

The finished pod was christened The Book Hive by pupils, a name that reflects the buzz of creativity and learning it now supports.

The space feels calm and welcoming, with flexible layouts that adapt to individual reading, group sessions, or outdoor extensions into the courtyard. Crucially, it is also future-proof. The same pod structure could be repurposed as a music studio, breakout classroom, or even joined with another pod to create a larger shared space.

“The beauty of it is the flexibility,” Nick added. “We’re already thinking about other options around the site, not just a library, but other versions too.”

 

 

Why It Matters Beyond Education

While this case study highlights a school project, the design principles apply far more widely. GlampLaunch pods are modular, relocatable, and built for rapid deployment, making them ideal for councils, housing associations, and public sector partners.

 

Key advantages for the sector include:

• Cost-efficient deployment compared to traditional builds.

• Moveable and reconfigurable layouts, suitable for short-term land use or temporary land occupation.

• Fit-for-purpose modular solutions designed around real community needs.

• Potential integration within public sector frameworks and nomination agreements.

• The same pod that delivers a library for Frensham Heights can just as easily provide:

• Temporary housing units on under-utilised land.

• Healthcare consultation pods for rapid community deployment.

• Community hubs where space is needed most.

GlampLaunch pods are not shipping containers and not over-specced leisure pods. They are bespoke, durable, and efficient modular spaces that serve public sector budgets while delivering long-term value.

 

 

Conclusion

The Frensham Heights project shows how a bespoke library pod can transform education. More importantly, it proves the wider value of modular, fit-for-purpose solutions that can be scaled across housing, healthcare, and community use.

At GlampLaunch, we don’t just build pods; we deliver cost-efficient, relocatable, and adaptable spaces that solve real-world challenges.

Contact our team today to discuss how we can tailor a modular solution for your organisation, whether you’re planning for schools, housing, or community infrastructure.

 

Summary 

• Frensham Heights School wanted a bespoke, inspiring library space for younger pupils, light-filled, calm, and adaptable.

• Working with GlampLaunch, they co-designed a modular pod with beanbags, shelving, a feature window, and courtyard access.

• Delivered in July 2025, the pod was installed within an hour and named The Book Hive by pupils.

• The space is flexible, future-proof, and could be repurposed as a studio, breakout classroom, or expanded with other pods.

• Beyond education, modular pods offer cost-efficient, relocatable solutions for councils, housing, healthcare, and community projects.

• Benefits include rapid deployment, reconfigurable layouts, and better value than traditional builds.

• The project demonstrates how modular pods can solve challenges across multiple sectors, not just leisure.

 

FAQs

1. What was the vision behind the Frensham Heights Library Pod?

Frensham Heights School wanted a bespoke space that would inspire imagination, encourage reading, and remain adaptable over time. The design featured beanbags and nooks for quiet reading, custom shelving, a large feature window for natural light, and direct access to the courtyard to extend learning outdoors.

 

2. How quickly was the modular library pod delivered and installed?

After confirming the order in March 2025, production began in June. By July 1st, the pod was delivered and crane-lifted into the school courtyard, installed and ready for use in just one hour, demonstrating the speed and efficiency of modular deployment.

 

3. Why was the library pod named ‘The Book Hive’?

Pupils named the finished space The Book Hive to reflect the “buzz” of creativity and learning it encourages. The pod’s flexible layout supports quiet individual reading, group sessions, and even outdoor extensions into the courtyard.

 

4. How can modular pods like this benefit the wider public sector?

Beyond education, modular pods are cost-efficient, relocatable, and adaptable, making them ideal for councils, housing associations, and healthcare providers. They can serve as temporary housing units, healthcare consultation rooms, or community hubs, providing fit-for-purpose solutions where traditional builds are too slow or costly.