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Masters project

Masters project. Katie Brown. An increase in Australia’s population is expected to make a dramatic jump increasing to 35 million people within the next 40 years ( Birrell , 2010) .. The increase in population is due to a rising birth rate and rapid immigration intake.

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Masters project

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  1. Masters project Katie Brown

  2. An increase in Australia’s population is expected to make a dramatic jump increasing to 35 million people within the next 40 years (Birrell, 2010).. • The increase in population is due to a rising birth rate and rapid immigration intake. • attractions (Holiday, 2011). Typology - Education Sydney, Australia • Family Daycare Australia (FDCA) - Family Day Care Australia is a national organization which supports, improves and provides resources for family day care services. Their role is to supply resources and promote family day care services to ensure the strength and continued growth in Australia (Australia, 2011). Site (Pankaj, 2011) Population (Bemrose, 2011)

  3. Literacy Rate • Literacy rate - percentage of a country’s population over the age of 15 that can read and write • Australia has a very high literacy rate • About 99% of Australians are literate (Coalition, 2010). • Australians have one of the highest standards of living in the world; determined by housing, food, healthcare, educational opportunities, and income (Coalition, 2010). (Coalition, 2010) (Fiveaa, 2011)

  4. History of Daycare Facilities - Past • Child care programs, often called "day care," began in the United States in the 19th century. • The first American child care center was in Boston. • Child care programs were sponsored by the government during the Great Depression and World War II. • The early nurseries cared for children of working wives and widows of merchant seamen who were an economically deprived. • The reason for federal involvement was to help unemployed adults find jobs. (Friends, 2011)

  5. History of Daycare Facilities - Present • In 2002 No Child Left Behind Act was established to allow each and every child to obtain an education. • In the past daycare facilities were designed to mainly house children while parents went to work, though this is still true today daycare facilities more specifically focus on education and a child’s overall development. • In 2001 the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is approved by Congress and signed into law on January 8, 2002. The law oversees student testing and holds schools accountable for students to progress yearly in their academic performance. (Shiflett, 2011)

  6. Cultural Identity - Political Organization • “The Commonwealth of Australia is made up of six states and two mainland territories” (University, 2011). • The Australian Government is based on the liberal democratic tradition, which supports the right to freedom of speech and to religious self-determination (University, 2011). • Freedom of expression is independent and based on personal views. • Provide services for the community such as (IPSP) Inclusion and Professional Support Program which promotes high quality care for all children. • Standard taxation in Australia is 10%, which is how funds for programs off set disadvantaged families becomes available. (Leon, 2011)

  7. Cultural Identity - Economic Environment/Support • Long day care or All day daycare; considered to be all day and is the most significant type of government-supported and regulated child care services in Australia (Rush, 2006). • Most childcare providers feel that existing legal minimum staff-to-child ratios are too low” (Rush, 2006). Recognizing that care providers should be assigned fewer children per provider to allow for a more intimate relationship between child and caregiver. • It is important that during early stages of a child’s development that “children are provided with experiences through which to develop positive • attitudes towards healthy eating and physical activity” • (Childhood, 2008)). (Swanson, 2011)

  8. Cultural Identity - Cultural & Social Underpinning • The Australian society provides parents with a • variety of services that promotes family life • and gives parents the opportunity to work and • provide for their family; giving a higher • quality of life. Such services include: • Baby bonus – providing extra funds to families • Childcare estimator – lets families estimate • assistance they may receive from the government. • Childcare rebate - “The Australian Government • will provide you with 50 per cent of your • out-of-pocket child care expenses for approved • child care up to the annual cap” • (Australian Government, 2011). • Child support scheme – helps separated parents transfer • child support. (Garran, 2007)

  9. Cultural Identity - Cultural & Social Underpinning cont. • Double orphan pension – helps meet the cost for caring for a child who is an orphan. • Family tax benefit Part A & Part B – helps assist families with payment options. • Large family supplement – an extra payment to help families who have 3 or more children. • Maternity immunization allowance – given in two payments; • 18-24 months and between 4-5. • Paid parental leave scheme - government funded entitlement for working parents. • Rent assistance – extra payment to help with living cost. (Parental Ways, 2011)

  10. Cultural Identity - Geographical Characteristics • Geography • The capital of Australia is Canberra. • Sydney is the biggest city in Australia and in the country. • The country is divided into 6 States:  • New South Wales • Queensland • South Australia • Tasmania • Victoria • Western Australia • With two major mainland territories:  • The Northern Territory • The Australian Capital Territory • Sydney, Australia is know for the famous Great Barrier • Reef which is the world's largest coral reef and lies • a short distance off the north-east coast and • extends for over 2,000 kilometers (Easy Expact, 2008). (Plater, 2010)

  11. Cultural Identity - Architecture of the area • Sydney is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia for it’s “amazing natural surroundings, sandy, relaxing beaches, wild sights, and cosmopolitan city with a gorgeous and interesting architectural style” (Themes, 2011). • Inter-War Art Deco- a style influenced by all areas of design that was seen during the 2 wars; WWI & WWII. • Sydney Harbour Bridge – is one of the major landmarks of Sydney, Australia, connecting the Sydney central business district (CBD) with the North Shore commercial and residential areas (Sydney Architecture, 2011). • Longest span 503 meters (1650 ft)  • Total length 1149 meters (3770 ft)  • Width 49 meters (161 ft)  • Opened in March 19, 1932  (Sydney Opera House , 2011)

  12. Cultural Identity - Architecture of the area cont. • The Sydney Opera house is famous for its uniquely designed structure and amazing orchestra performances. • During the opening of Vivid; a performance held in the theatre, colors and shapes were being bounced off the roof of the Sydney Opera House which created not only a musical performance but also an illuminated show of psychedelic lights. • Sydney Opera house is located Northwest of the site chosen, approximately 18 minutes away. (Archipae, 2011) (Archipae, 2011)

  13. Site - Blackmore Park– Sydney, Australia Site - Blackmore Park Location - Blackmore Park, Sydney Australia FIU Building Type – Chapman Business Building (Google Maps) Blackmore Park (Google Maps)

  14. FIU Chapman Business Building • Florida International University’s Chapman building was chosen because of: • The shape of the existing building; two separate structures possible divided into administration and back of the house in one building structure and classrooms in the other building structure. • Glazed windows; allowing natural light into classrooms. • Fountains; optimal for providing children with one • area to interact with water and another to • interact with sand. • Garden area; perfect for a playground area • that can easily be enclosed. All images (architechnophilia, 2011)

  15. Curriculum • Curriculum Framework consideration of a nearby facility (Billy Kids Learning Center): • The Social child  • The Healthy, Active, Physical child  • The Feeling child  • The Communicating child • The Creative child  • The Spiritual and Moral child (Billy Kids Learning Center, 2011). (Billy Kids Learning Center, 2011) • Incorporating what's already being implemented in daycares nearby will be taken into consideration and integrated into the new design.

  16. Blackmore Park– Sydney, Australia At 200 ft. = 100 m. (Google Maps)

  17. Southeast View (Google Maps) Northeast View

  18. Role of the interior designerThe goals of the environment are: • To provide an environment that will help children build their developmental skills. • To foster a relationship with care provider and peers. • To promote a healthy sense of mind and overall well being. • To provide activities that help to foster cognitive, physiological and social skills. • To promote a stress free environment for children to grow and develop. • To provide a quality environment for children; as the main priority, care providers, parents, administrative staff and service staff. (The Kids Toys Blog, 2011)

  19. Reason why typology was selected Significance & Uniqueness of the Project • To provide Australian children with the best educational foundation possible through different types of stimulation; environmental, technologies, social interaction etc. • Children spend a lot of time in daycare and dangers can occur and affect the long-term effects for both the child and society. • The purpose of this facility located in Sydney, Australia is to provide Australian parents with more ways to support their children's development by establishing a new facility that will promote interaction, creativity, stimulation, education and overall well being. The space will achieve these goals based on research and user needs collected over a period of time. The space will provide children with an environment that is well thought out to help meet each child’s individual needs and demonstrate new ways to establish a child’s foundation through technological advances and quality design. (Schools, 2011)

  20. Limitations/Challenges Expected Outcome/ Mission Statement • Challenge - utilizing the building structure and implement the windows and fountains within the design. • Challenge – utilizing the entire siteor most of the Chapman building due to its overall size; very large in comparison to the childcare facilities needs. • Limitation - the facility will mostly focus on children’s needs; possible limiting adults needs. (Web MD, 2005) The purpose of the facility is to provide children, parents and caregivers with a space that helps to promote children's development through interaction, creativity, stimulation, knowledge and well being; providing a space that expresses quality through design. (Business, 2011)

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