Golden Petal Childcare is a proposed early learning centre located beside the historic Refractory Ward, soon to become part of Sunbury’s Arts and Culture Precinct. Inspired by the site’s abundant golden petal flowers and organised around a mature existing tree, the design strengthens children’s connection to nature. The centre responds to a local need for childcare and is positioned close to nearby schools and future arts workplaces, creating a safe, nurturing environment that supports families and contributes to the precinct’s evolving community identity.
1:20 section
Section through the childcare building, illustrating construction details and the building’s integration with the surrounding landscape and natural environment. The structure is raised on screw piles to minimise the impact on the site. The large, existing mature cypress tree is retained and celebrated as the focal point of the design.
1:100 Floor Plan
Perspective 01
Perspective view of inside the childcare proposal
Perspective 02
Perspective view of the public courtyard space outside of the childcare proposal
Site Plan
Site Plan illustrating the proposed design and its relationship to the Existing Former Refractory Building
1:20 Sectional Model
Section model at a 1:20 scale which cuts through the childcare classroom. This model displays the structure of the building from ground to roof.
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