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This child care centre is fun yet sophisticated with a seamless connection to a vibrant outdoor area
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The design of the Zenith Child Care centre is inspired by ‘outer space’. This is reflected in the built elements, finishes, colours and fixtures. The design also incorporates as a minimum both DOCS and Willoughby Council’s best practice design guides.
Two large playrooms are located either side of a central amenities/services core. Not only does this provide an efficient and easily managed space for the operators but in turn centralises all plumbing penetrations to ensure minimal impact on ‘The Zenith Centre Theatre’ located directly below.
Integration and coordination of base building services and existing conditions was imperative to the success of the project and futurespace worked closely with the services consultants to achieve this.
All selections to do with energy, appliances, finishes, fixtures and furniture have been made to reduce their impact on the environment and provide a safer indoor air quality for children and staff.
The design and delivery of child care centres are typically collaborative in their approach, often with a number of consultants being required such as landscape, structural, graphic and environmental. The success of this project was largely due to the highly co-operative nature of the project team, including all consultants, the client and the builder.
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