Ladybird Early Learning Centre, Dubai Architecture, School Building, Interior Images
Ladybird Early Learning Centre in Dubai
Education Architecture in UAE – Design by Godwin Austen Johnson Architects
30 Sep 2016
Ladybird Early Learning Centre in Dubai
Design: Godwin Austen Johnson Architects
Location: Dubai, UAE
GAJ delivers new Ladybird Early Learning Centre

From the outset both the design team and client agreed that the major inspiration for the design of the Ladybird Early Learning Centre should inspire young minds through the creative use of natural light, views, internal and external spatial sequences. In keeping with this, and the LEED Gold aspiration, the team created a simple contemporary structure that responds to the site and environment in a holistic approach.
The building comprises three primary wings radiating from a central heart containing the reception, a café for parents to congregate and internal play areas. Two of these wings contain classrooms with the third allocated for offices, administration and an employee area.

All classrooms facing onto the courtyard have large glazed screens that open onto shaded play decks that further blurs the distinction between inside and out encouraging the children learn through exploration.

Internal gardens with bi-fold doors allow for seamless integration between internal and external spaces. In the cooler months these expand the potential play area for the pupils.
This interior landscape was designed to enabl...