Masters project

MASTERS PROJECTKatie Brown

Typology - EducationSydney, Australia

o Family Daycare Australia (FDCA) - Family Day Care

Australia is a national organization which supports,

improves and provides resources for family day care

services. Their role is to supply resources and promote

family day care services to ensure the strength and

continued growth in Australia (Australia, 2011).

o An increase in Australia’s population is

expected to make a dramatic jump

increasing to 35 million people within the

next 40 years (Birrell, 2010).. 

o The increase in population is due to a rising

birth rate and rapid immigration intake.

o attractions (Holiday, 2011).

SitePopulation

(Pankaj, 2011)

(Bemrose, 2011)

Literacy Rateo Literacy rate - percentage of a

country’s population over the age of

15 that can read and write

o Australia has a very high literacy rate

• About 99% of Australians are

literate (Coalition, 2010).

o Australians have one of the highest

standards of living in the world;

determined by housing, food,

healthcare, educational opportunities,

and income (Coalition, 2010).

(Coalition, 2010)

(Fiveaa, 2011)

History of Daycare Facilities - Past

o Child care programs, often called "day care," began in the United States in the 19th century.

o The first American child care center was in Boston.

o Child care programs were sponsored by the government during the Great Depression and World

War II.

o The early nurseries cared for children of working wives and widows of merchant seamen who were

an economically deprived.

o The reason for federal involvement was to help unemployed adults find jobs.

(Friends, 2011)

History of Daycare Facilities - Present

o In 2002 No Child Left Behind Act was established to allow each and every child to obtain an

education.

o In the past daycare facilities were designed to mainly house children while parents went to

work, though this is still true today daycare facilities more specifically focus on education and a

child’s overall development.

o In 2001 the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is approved by Congress and signed into law on

January 8, 2002. The law oversees student testing and holds schools accountable for students

to progress yearly in their academic performance.

(Shiflett, 2011)

Cultural Identity - Political Organization

o “The Commonwealth of Australia is made up of six states and two mainland territories”

(University, 2011).

o The Australian Government is based on the liberal democratic tradition, which supports the right to

freedom of speech and to religious self-determination (University, 2011).

o Freedom of expression is independent and based on personal views.

o Provide services for the community such as (IPSP) Inclusion and Professional Support Program

which promotes high quality care for all children.

o Standard taxation in Australia is 10%, which is how funds for programs off set disadvantaged

families becomes available.

(Leon, 2011)

Cultural Identity - Economic Environment/Support

o Long day care or All day daycare; considered to be all

day and is the most significant type of government-

supported and regulated child care services in

Australia (Rush, 2006).

o Most childcare providers feel that existing legal

minimum staff-to-child ratios are too low” (Rush,

2006). Recognizing that care providers should be

assigned fewer children per provider to allow for a

more intimate relationship between child and

caregiver.

o  It is important that during early stages of a child’s development that “children are provided

with experiences through which to develop positive

attitudes towards healthy eating and physical activity”

(Childhood, 2008)).

(Swanson, 2011)

Cultural Identity - Cultural & Social Underpinning

o The Australian society provides parents with a

variety of services that promotes family life

and gives parents the opportunity to work and

provide for their family; giving a higher

quality of life. Such services include:

o Baby bonus – providing extra funds to families

o Childcare estimator – lets families estimate

assistance they may receive from the government.

o Childcare rebate - “The Australian Government

will provide you with 50 per cent of your

out-of-pocket child care expenses for approved

child care up to the annual cap”

(Australian Government, 2011).

o Child support scheme – helps separated parents transfer

child support.

(Garran, 2007)

Cultural Identity - Cultural & Social Underpinning cont.

o Double orphan pension – helps meet the cost for caring for a child who is an orphan.

o Family tax benefit Part A & Part B – helps assist families with payment options.

o Large family supplement – an extra payment to help families who have 3 or more

children.

o Maternity immunization allowance – given in two payments;

18-24 months and between 4-5.

o Paid parental leave scheme - government funded entitlement for working parents.

o Rent assistance – extra payment to help with living cost.

(Parental Ways, 2011)

Cultural Identity - Geographical Characteristics

Geographyo The capital of Australia is Canberra.

o Sydney is the biggest city in Australia and in the country.

o The country is divided into 6 States: 

1. New South Wales

2. Queensland

3. South Australia

4. Tasmania

5. Victoria

6. Western Australia

oWith two major mainland territories: 

1. The Northern Territory

2. The Australian Capital Territory

o Sydney, Australia is know for the famous Great Barrier

Reef which is the world's largest coral reef and lies

a short distance off the north-east coast and

extends for over 2,000 kilometers (Easy Expact, 2008).

(Plater, 2010)

Cultural Identity - Architecture of the area

o Sydney is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia for it’s “amazing

natural surroundings, sandy, relaxing beaches, wild sights, and cosmopolitan city with a

gorgeous and interesting architectural style” (Themes, 2011).

o Inter-War Art Deco- a style influenced by all areas of design that was seen during the 2 wars;

WWI & WWII.

o Sydney Harbour Bridge – is one of the major landmarks of Sydney, Australia, connecting the

Sydney central business district (CBD) with the North Shore commercial and residential areas

(Sydney Architecture, 2011).

o Longest span 503 meters (1650 ft) 

o Total length 1149 meters (3770 ft) 

o Width 49 meters (161 ft) 

o Opened in March 19, 1932 

(Sydney Opera House , 2011)

Cultural Identity - Architecture of the area cont.

o The Sydney Opera house is famous for its uniquely designed structure and amazing orchestra

performances.

o During the opening of Vivid; a performance held in the theatre, colors and shapes were being

bounced off the roof of the Sydney Opera House which created not only a musical performance

but also an illuminated show of psychedelic lights.

o Sydney Opera house is located Northwest of the site chosen, approximately 18 minutes away.

(Archipae, 2011)

(Archipae, 2011)

Site - Blackmore ParkLocation - Blackmore Park, Sydney AustraliaFIU Building Type – Chapman Business Building

Site - Blackmore Park– Sydney, Australia

(Google Maps)

Blackmore Park

(Google Maps)

FIU Chapman Business Building

All images (architechnophilia, 2011)

Florida International University’s Chapman building

was chosen because of:

o The shape of the existing building; two

separate structures possible divided into

administration and back of the house in one

building structure and classrooms in the other

building structure.

o Glazed windows; allowing natural light into

classrooms.

o Fountains; optimal for providing children with

one

area to interact with water and another to

interact with sand.

o Garden area; perfect for a playground area

that can easily be enclosed.

Curriculum

Curriculum Framework consideration of a nearby facility (Billy Kids Learning Center):

o The Social child o The Healthy, Active,

Physical child o The Feeling child o The Communicating childo The Creative child o The Spiritual and Moral

child (Billy Kids Learning Center, 2011).

o Incorporating what's already being implemented in daycares nearby will be taken into consideration and integrated into the new design.

(Billy Kids Learning Center, 2011)

Blackmore Park– Sydney, Australia

(Google Maps)At 200 ft. = 100 m.

Southeast View

(Google Maps)

Northeast View

Role of the interior designer

The goals of the environment are:

o To provide an environment that will help children build their developmental skills.

o To foster a relationship with care provider and peers.

o To promote a healthy sense of mind and overall well being.

o To provide activities that help to foster cognitive, physiological and social skills.

o To promote a stress free environment for children to grow and develop.

o To provide a quality environment for children; as the main priority, care providers, parents,

administrative staff and service staff.

(The Kids Toys Blog, 2011)

Significance & Uniqueness of the Project

o To provide Australian children with the best educational

foundation possible through different types of

stimulation; environmental, technologies, social

interaction etc.

o Children spend a lot of time in daycare and dangers

can occur and affect the long-term effects for both the

child and society.

Reason why typology was selected

The purpose of this facility located in

Sydney, Australia is to provide Australian parents with

more ways to support their children's development by

establishing a new facility that will promote interaction,

creativity, stimulation, education and overall well being.

The space will achieve these goals based on research

and user needs collected over a period of time. The

space will provide children with an environment that is

well thought out to help meet each child’s individual

needs and demonstrate new ways to establish a child’s

foundation through technological advances and quality

design.

(Schools, 2011)

Expected Outcome/ Mission StatementThe purpose of the facility is to provide children,

parents and caregivers with a space that helps to

promote children's development through

interaction, creativity, stimulation, knowledge

and well being; providing a space that expresses

quality through design.

(Business, 2011)

Limitations/Challenges

o Challenge - utilizing the building structure and

implement the windows and fountains within the

design.

o Challenge – utilizing the entire site or most of the

Chapman building due to its overall size; very

large in comparison to the childcare facilities

needs.

o Limitation - the facility will mostly focus on

children’s needs; possible limiting adults needs.

(Web MD, 2005)