Project CS
A colourful renovation of a shared atrium space in an early years setting at a primary school in Camden, London. This uninspiring but full of potential space had been underused for many years and was crying out for a bright and fun renovation.
The brief was to create a multi-use space for KS1 children who could explore and be inspired. The atrium roof allowed us to embrace the biophilic outside/inside element by adding child safe plants. We designed the planters to be movable to allow the long but narrow room to be divided into zones.
+ A kitchen area was added to enable the children to learn about food preparation and (supervised) cooking. A pull down table was added to maximise the seating capacity. It simply folds away when a larger surface area is needed for play.
+ A dedicated art area gives the children freedom to be creative and create masterpieces.
+ A small stage area was created for the children to unleash their inner performers. It doubles up as a reading area and quiet zone.
+ Lots of storage was added to keep the room free of clutter but accessible for the children. Ballet shoes, welly boots, coats and books are all easily reachable while other items are stored higher up.
The result is a bright, harmonious and yet calming space, full of colour and character that can be enjoyed by many for years to come.