New South Wales
The Village Preschool is designed become part of the community, to be a space for independent children to fill with life, colour, and joy, and for the building itself to act as teacher.
Carter Williamson considered and celebrated the pre-schools vision and philosophy. The building was designed to be an additional teacher where children could learn about scale, materials, shape and light in a thoughtful, imaginative and timeless manner. Each detail in the design was considered through this lens.
The innovative design creates moments of awe and wonder in children, whilst connecting them to the outside world, as they can see and engage with the garden or sky from different vantage points. Intimate and larger spaces were created to foster children’s relationships with their peers, family and educators.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
