Typology - Education Sydney, Australia o 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). o An increase in
Australias population is expected to make a dramatic jump
increasing to 35 million people within the next 40 years (Birrell,
2010).. o The increase in population is due to a rising birth rate
and rapid immigration intake. o attractions (Holiday, 2011). Site
Population (Pankaj, 2011) (Bemrose, 2011 )
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Literacy Rate o Literacy rate - percentage of a countrys
population over the age of 15 that can read and write o Australia
has a very high literacy rate About 99% of Australians are literate
(Coalition, 2010). o 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)
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History of Daycare Facilities - Past o Child care programs,
often called "day care," began in the United States in the 19th
century. o The first American child care center was in Boston. o
Child care programs were sponsored by the government during the
Great Depression and World War II. o The early nurseries cared for
children of working wives and widows of merchant seamen who were an
economically deprived. o The reason for federal involvement was to
help unemployed adults find jobs. (Friends, 2011)
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History of Daycare Facilities - Present o In 2002 No Child Left
Behind Act was established to allow each and every child to obtain
an education. o 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 childs overall development. o 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)
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Cultural Identity - Political Organization o The Commonwealth
of Australia is made up of six states and two mainland territories
(University, 2011). o 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). o
Freedom of expression is independent and based on personal views. o
Provide services for the community such as (IPSP) Inclusion and
Professional Support Program which promotes high quality care for
all children. o Standard taxation in Australia is 10%, which is how
funds for programs off set disadvantaged families becomes
available. (Leon, 2011)
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Cultural Identity - Economic Environment/Support o 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). o 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. o It is important that
during early stages of a childs development that children are
provided with experiences through which to develop positive
attitudes towards healthy eating and physical activity (Childhood,
2008)). (Swanson, 2011)
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Cultural Identity - Cultural & Social Underpinning o 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: o Baby bonus providing extra funds to families o
Childcare estimator lets families estimate assistance they may
receive from the government. o 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). o Child support scheme helps
separated parents transfer child support. (Garran, 2007)
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Cultural Identity - Cultural & Social Underpinning cont. o
Double orphan pension helps meet the cost for caring for a child
who is an orphan. o Family tax benefit Part A & Part B helps
assist families with payment options. o Large family supplement an
extra payment to help families who have 3 or more children. o
Maternity immunization allowance given in two payments; 18-24
months and between 4-5. o Paid parental leave scheme - government
funded entitlement for working parents. o Rent assistance extra
payment to help with living cost. (Parental Ways, 2011)
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Cultural Identity - Geographical Characteristics Geography o
The capital of Australia is Canberra. o Sydney is the biggest city
in Australia and in the country. o The country is divided into 6
States: 1.New South Wales 2.Queensland 3. South Australia 4.
Tasmania 5. Victoria 6. Western Australia o With two major mainland
territories: 1.The Northern Territory 2.The Australian Capital
Territory o 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)
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Cultural Identity - Architecture of the area o Sydney is
considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in
Australia for its amazing natural surroundings, sandy, relaxing
beaches, wild sights, and cosmopolitan city with a gorgeous and
interesting architectural style (Themes, 2011). o Inter-War Art
Deco- a style influenced by all areas of design that was seen
during the 2 wars; WWI & WWII. o 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). o Longest span 503
meters (1650 ft) o Total length 1149 meters (3770 ft) o Width 49
meters (161 ft) o Opened in March 19, 1932 (Sydney Opera House,
2011)
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Cultural Identity - Architecture of the area cont. o The Sydney
Opera house is famous for its uniquely designed structure and
amazing orchestra performances. o 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. o Sydney Opera house is located Northwest of
the site chosen, approximately 18 minutes away. (Archipae,
2011)
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Site - Blackmore Park Location - Blackmore Park, Sydney
Australia FIU Building Type Chapman Business Building Site -
Blackmore Park Sydney, Australia (Google Maps) Blackmore Park
(Google Maps)
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FIU Chapman Business Building All images (architechnophilia,
2011) Florida International Universitys Chapman building was chosen
because of: o 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. o Glazed windows; allowing natural light into
classrooms. o Fountains; optimal for providing children with one
area to interact with water and another to interact with sand. o
Garden area; perfect for a playground area that can easily be
enclosed.
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Curriculum Curriculum Framework consideration of a nearby
facility (Billy Kids Learning Center): o The Social child o The
Healthy, Active, Physical child o The Feeling child o The
Communicating child o The Creative child o The Spiritual and Moral
child (Billy Kids Learning Center, 2011). o Incorporating what's
already being implemented in daycares nearby will be taken into
consideration and integrated into the new design. (Billy Kids
Learning Center, 2011)
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Blackmore Park Sydney, Australia (Google Maps)At 200 ft. = 100
m.
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Southeast View (Google Maps) Northeast View
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Role of the interior designer The goals of the environment are:
o To provide an environment that will help children build their
developmental skills. o To foster a relationship with care provider
and peers. o To promote a healthy sense of mind and overall well
being. o To provide activities that help to foster cognitive,
physiological and social skills. o To promote a stress free
environment for children to grow and develop. o To provide a
quality environment for children; as the main priority, care
providers, parents, administrative staff and service staff. (The
Kids Toys Blog, 2011)
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Significance & Uniqueness of the Project o To provide
Australian children with the best educational foundation possible
through different types of stimulation; environmental,
technologies, social interaction etc. o Children spend a lot of
time in daycare and dangers can occur and affect the long-term
effects for both the child and society. Reason why typology was
selected 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 childs individual needs and demonstrate new ways to
establish a childs foundation through technological advances and
quality design. (Schools, 2011)
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Expected Outcome/ Mission Statement 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)
Limitations/Challenges o Challenge - utilizing the building
structure and implement the windows and fountains within the
design. o Challenge utilizing the entire site or most of the
Chapman building due to its overall size; very large in comparison
to the childcare facilities needs. o Limitation - the facility will
mostly focus on childrens needs; possible limiting adults needs.
(Web MD, 2005)