Oran Park Childcare
ONGOING / Oran Park, NSW
Oran Park Early Learning Centre represents a thoughtful response to educational design within Sydney’s rapidly expanding western growth corridor.
Embracing the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which values children as capable, resourceful learners, the thoughtfully designed facility serves up to 119 children aged 0-5 years while prioritising community integration and environmental harmony.
Discovery Through Architecture and Context
The design supports curiosity and extends learning into the surrounding landscape.
The single-storey design respectfully responds to its residential context while establishing a meaningful dialogue with the expansive new park across the road. This strategic positioning creates opportunities for the centre to extend its educational reach into the broader landscape, reinforcing connections between structured learning and natural discovery.
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“At the heart of the design lies a generous central courtyard, anchored by a mature tree that serves as a natural gathering point and focal element.”
The building’s perimeter sees dedicated external play zones, each tailored to specific developmental stages while maintaining visual connections across age boundaries.
Sam Crawford Architects were also engaged to design the landscape, ensuring seamless transitions between internal and external play areas, and creating a cohesive spatial experience where the boundaries between built and natural environments dissolve.
This holistic approach to site planning, landscape and architectural design demonstrates how thoughtful educational environments can foster learning, strengthen community connections, and respond sensitively to their growing suburban setting.
Oran Park Childcare Gallery
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| Project info | Details |
|---|---|
| Team | Sam Crawford, Luke Walker, Charly Watson, Stephanie Kennedy |
| Client | Jeckra |
| Completion | Ongoing |
What we do
Education
Our learning environments are designed to support curiosity, inclusivity and growth. We collaborate with education providers to create spaces that serve students, educators and communities across all ages. From early learning to tertiary campuses, our focus is on functionality, flexibility and a deep understanding of context.
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