Early learning centre
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Project • By Smith Architects • Primary Schools
Early Learning Centre
Smith Architects has a long history of designing and developing quality early childhood centres. Fletchers (previous owner) approached us to discuss buying and developing Clark Boarding house (constructed in 1880 by the Clark family as philanthropic housing for workers at their brickworks, Clark Boarding House in Hobsonville, Tamaki Makarau Auckland) into an ECC to provide an amenity for the homes that they were building around the site. Now owned by Wright Foundation, the heritage building has been restored into and early childhood centre. Its original design featured unique large-format hollow glazed bricks and an innovative underfloor hypocaust heating system, utilising surplus heat from the nearby kiln.
Mark Scowen
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Project • By Smith Architects • Nurseries
Gaia (Earth) Forest Preschool, Manurewa
Nestled amongst native New Zealand bush, this leaf shaped Early Learning Centre aims to foster the connection between children and the earth. The centre operates around a Gaia (Earth) focused philosophy, and the environment and building play a vital role in ensuring this philosophy.
Tessa Chrisp Photography
Tessa Chrisp Photography
Tessa Chrisp Photography
The design of the centre reflects this philosophy by adopting a biophilic form that integrates sustainability and has a light touch on the surrounding environment to ensure children are in a healthy environment that is connected to nature.
Tessa Chrisp Photography
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