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FREE EVENT
Lady Gowrie Early Learning Centre - Midway Point
Site Visit
Join us for this mid-winter free event as we visit Lady Gowrie Early Learning Centre Midway Point, on 25th July at 6:30 pm!
Cumulus Studio collaborated with childcare providers Lady Gowrie to redevelop a former Department for Education, Children and Young People centre. The design gently welcomes children and creates a flexible space that allows staff to offer adaptable, imaginative care.
We wanted to create a welcoming space that would immediately ease any anxiety children feel when they leave their parent's side at the start of the day. We’ve divided what was once a bare space into different zones, like an indoor play space, a wet area for craft and dining, and a quiet reading corner tucked away from noisy activity. The connection to the landscape and outdoor play form an integral part of the care and learning environment.
The existing space hadn't been altered since it was built. It was a typical institution building from the sixties, made from reddy-orange brick, grey concrete blocks and timber. Though the site has stunning views, high-level windows didn’t make the most of them. Rather than start from scratch, our design makes the most of the existing structure by reinvigorating and reusing what we can, leaning on the natural material palette. New child-height windows now make the most of that connection to the water.
Join us for a tour of the facilities, discussions with key stakeholders and light refreshments. We'd love to see you there and connect!
Free registration is compulsory for this event.
Acknowledgments:
Project: Lady Gowry Early Learning Centre, Midway Point
Architect: Cumulus Studio
Image: Adam Gibson
