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Redhill Early Learning Centre
Redhill Early Learning Centre
Sandton, South Africa
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Redhill Early Learning Centre
Sandton, South Africa
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
Our design journey began in Reggio Emilia, Italy, where Asher spent time with the International Study Group learning from the birthplace of the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Rooted in a constructivist, child-centered approach, the Reggio Emilia philosophy views children as capable, strong learners who build understanding through exploration and social interaction. Inspired by this approach, we created a South African adaptation that serves as a cocooned microcosm of the city—a safe, nurturing space within the heart of a bustling urban environment. We brought the essence of Reggio Emilia into the design, allowing it to absorb the spirit of Johannesburg, creating a place where children feel both connected to and protected from the outside world. Through osmosis we created a sensory appropriate village for the children.
The building’s design focuses on the importance of detail, both aesthetically and educationally. This is a space that not only looks inspiring but also supports learning at every turn. There are no corridors; instead, the rooms and ateliers flow into one another, allowing a seamless transition that encourages learning beyond the traditional classroom. Every element of the building—the layout, materials, and furnishings—was chosen with a purpose to create an environment where the physical space itself becomes the "third teacher." The ELC comprises four vertical atelier spaces (symbolised by the pink clay towers), each surrounded by 16 Homebases across two main floors, designed to accommodate up to 370 children. Young learners grow within these ateliers, moving up to higher floors as they advance through the school.
Each atelier and Homebase centres around The Piazza, our African interpretation of the Italian gathering space. Under a glass roof, the Piazza invites community and learning, and its aroma of fresh cooking and the vibrant mosaic by Usha Seejarim, created with the children, make it the heart of the school.
Our Park area surrounds the building as a soft “container,” where indoor and outdoor spaces merge. The outdoor play spaces have been designed to stimulate exploration, developed alongside paediatric physiotherapists (Little Giants) and play experts (PlayOn) to support gross-motor skills. Here, children play, climb, and discover, often unaware of the boundary between inside and out.
The building’s design focuses on the importance of detail, both aesthetically and educationally. This is a space that not only looks inspiring but also supports learning at every turn. There are no corridors; instead, the rooms and ateliers flow into one another, allowing a seamless transition that encourages learning beyond the traditional classroom. Every element of the building—the layout, materials, and furnishings—was chosen with a purpose to create an environment where the physical space itself becomes the "third teacher." The ELC comprises four vertical atelier spaces (symbolised by the pink clay towers), each surrounded by 16 Homebases across two main floors, designed to accommodate up to 370 children. Young learners grow within these ateliers, moving up to higher floors as they advance through the school.
Each atelier and Homebase centres around The Piazza, our African interpretation of the Italian gathering space. Under a glass roof, the Piazza invites community and learning, and its aroma of fresh cooking and the vibrant mosaic by Usha Seejarim, created with the children, make it the heart of the school.
Our Park area surrounds the building as a soft “container,” where indoor and outdoor spaces merge. The outdoor play spaces have been designed to stimulate exploration, developed alongside paediatric physiotherapists (Little Giants) and play experts (PlayOn) to support gross-motor skills. Here, children play, climb, and discover, often unaware of the boundary between inside and out.
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