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HEI Schools Mauritius
Mauritius
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
HEI Kindergarten transforms a former labour camp within the historic Forbach Sugar Estate into a contemporary early childhood education centre rooted in memory, care, and renewal. Rather than erasing the past, the project reactivates it, using architecture and interior design as a tool to reconcile heritage with progressive learning.
Designed for 120 children aged 0–5, the programme is organised around a safe central garden that becomes the heart of daily life. Restored stone buildings accommodate classrooms, reception and support spaces, while new lightweight structures provide additional teaching areas and technical functions. Indoor and outdoor environments flow seamlessly, allowing learning to extend into nature.
The architectural language draws from the traditional longère typology—elongated stone structures once central to communal life. Existing stone walls were carefully conserved and repaired reusing original stones recovered from new openings for authencity. Contemporary interventions are intentionally light: timber structures, metal roofs, shaded walkways and generous openings. A mature existing tree was integrated in the middle of the entrance building, reinforcing respect for the place's natural and cultural assets.
Interior architecture continues this dialogue between old and new. Restored existing stone walls remain visible within learning spaces, while original openings are preserved. Wall features, furniture and joinery reinterpret the rhythm, arches and textures of the historic fabric into child-scaled elements.
Sustainability is embedded through passive strategies inspired by the original camp, including cross-ventilation, deep overhangs and high-level openings. Approximately 50% of the site remains green, supporting biodiversity and outdoor learning, complemented by rainwater harvesting and locally sourced materials.
Delivered over nine months (December 2024–August 2025), the project mobilised a multidisciplinary team and local craftsmanship. Beyond its physical form, it transforms a site once marked by hardship into a nurturing environment that supports education, community engagement and climate-responsive design.
Designed for 120 children aged 0–5, the programme is organised around a safe central garden that becomes the heart of daily life. Restored stone buildings accommodate classrooms, reception and support spaces, while new lightweight structures provide additional teaching areas and technical functions. Indoor and outdoor environments flow seamlessly, allowing learning to extend into nature.
The architectural language draws from the traditional longère typology—elongated stone structures once central to communal life. Existing stone walls were carefully conserved and repaired reusing original stones recovered from new openings for authencity. Contemporary interventions are intentionally light: timber structures, metal roofs, shaded walkways and generous openings. A mature existing tree was integrated in the middle of the entrance building, reinforcing respect for the place's natural and cultural assets.
Interior architecture continues this dialogue between old and new. Restored existing stone walls remain visible within learning spaces, while original openings are preserved. Wall features, furniture and joinery reinterpret the rhythm, arches and textures of the historic fabric into child-scaled elements.
Sustainability is embedded through passive strategies inspired by the original camp, including cross-ventilation, deep overhangs and high-level openings. Approximately 50% of the site remains green, supporting biodiversity and outdoor learning, complemented by rainwater harvesting and locally sourced materials.
Delivered over nine months (December 2024–August 2025), the project mobilised a multidisciplinary team and local craftsmanship. Beyond its physical form, it transforms a site once marked by hardship into a nurturing environment that supports education, community engagement and climate-responsive design.
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