Lidcombe Childcare | CO-AP (Architects)

A new purpose built 36 place childcare centre is situated on a residential corner site in Western Sydney. Terraced gardens and outdoor play spaces integrated over two levels, with semi basement parking.

The strong building form is enveloped by a veil that peels away from the facade, becoming a privacy and acoustic screen to outdoor playspaces.

Each storey is articulated by contrasting materials of timber, face brick and concrete, with colours and finishes referencing the surrounding residential context.

The sweeping outdoor play area is supported over a sloping concrete structure. Radial concrete ribs span over the vehicular ramp down to the semi basement carpark which is naturally ventilated by hit and miss brick screen openings in the facade.