Our client is a residential developer who wanted to diversify their portfolio. The building served as a transition between the high-rises to the west and the two-storey units to the east.
Design response
We designed two structures, each only two-storeys tall, with a ‘break’ in the form to humanise the scale and mark the entry to the centre. A simple render finish complements the free-flowing form, while considering time and cost. Our design prioritises natural light and a feeling of calm.
Child-centred concept
Being a busy suburb, we took great care to make sure that the design of this childcare centre placed emphasis on it being an open and tranquil environment. As a result, we made it so the design revolved around a large, central courtyard that was easily accessible and visually connected from every indoor playroom.
Every playroom had a light well to allow more natural light in, and reduce shadowing of any open spaces. We also took great care to reduce the number of sharp edges throughout the centre design, which not only improves safety of the children, but also offers a more organic, natural feel.
Innovative interiors
We meticulously designed the interior spaces to continue the connection to nature:
- Integrated joinery has been carefully placed to align with the building's form, preserving natural light.
- We selected furnishings that continue the free-flowing, curved shapes of the exterior.
- Each playroom features deep soil planter boxes under the light wells with adjacent seating, so children can interact with educators and stay connected to nature.
Talk to us about childcare centre design today
As shown with this Homebush project, childcare centres are an ideal option for if you want to diversify your property portfolio. If you’d like to find out more about high-quality childcare centre architecture, give us a call on (02) 8760 9300 today.
Multi-storey childcare centres are ideal in areas where space is at a premium, making them perfect for built-up suburbs such as Homebush. As well as this, they also offer a range of other unique advantages, such as being able to better separate age groups throughout the centre.
Giving a childcare centre an organic and natural design (or even by delving into biophilic design) can provide a slew of benefits for young children. For example, placing more emphasis on natural light allows for a less disrupted sleep cycle, which promotes healthy physical and mental growth. As well as this, natural, flowing shapes provide a calming presence to the space they’re in, making it considerably easier to soothe restless children.
