Beehive Montessori School: "A School Village by the Sea" - Architectural Case Study

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ARCHITECTURAL CASE STUDY BEEHIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL ‘a school village by the sea’

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction 9

Summary of Outcomes

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Design Philosophy

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Environmental Performance

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Project Timeline

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Project Management

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Project Details

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EHDO Architecture

All 2018 images by Bo Wong | bowong.com.au

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PURPOSE OF THIS CASE STUDY

Introduction

The purpose of this case study is to introduce educators and school decisions makers with a detailed description of a recent school development designed by EHDO Architecture. By providing this information with a focus on the architectural process and outcomes for the school, we hope to be considered for your next project.

Image: Outdoor classroom (2018)

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Image: Morning corroboree, the school coming together in the Hall (2018)

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HOW DID THE PROJECT COME ABOUT?

Beehive is one of the oldest Montessori schools in Western Australia and situated beside the Indian Ocean in Mosman Park.

The existing school buildings were developed in an ad-hoc manner over two decades and no longer fit for purpose. With enrolments continuing to grow, they needed a built environment that reflected its unique pedagogy and celebrated its enviable coastal location.

Principal Rhonda Sheehan engaged an architect to provide a preliminary master plan for the new school. Disappointingly, she was delivered with ‘cookie-cutter’ design that, in her opinion, failed to capitalise on the unique location and spirit of the school.

Through a recommendation, Rhonda was introduced to EHDO in 2008 and was immediately attracted to their holistic approach to design, in particular their willingness to listen to the specific needs of the community and secondly, to consider the environmental impact of what they were doing.

"The journey with EHDO began when I saw a beautiful rammed earth winery in Margaret River. I felt a sense of peace and a connection to the earth. I wanted Beehive Montessori School to feel like that too. I immediately asked who had designed it, “Giles Hohnen” they said.

Before long he was sitting across the desk from me asking me what Montessori was all about, asking for books, asking if he could watch the children at work.

Questions I didn’t expect from an architect. I liked him immediately.

I explained I wanted a place where the community came together. To support each other, chat and become part of our Beehive family.

We decided on a Mediterranean Village that would incorporate the sea and sky. We

would enter the Piazza and the students could walk down laneways to their classrooms.

Classrooms that were specifically designed to offer the children a light filled space place to work in that encompassed indoor and outdoor experiences. Low windows that brought the natural world inside. A peaceful place for children to develop.

The rest is history, Giles decided to retire after the concept was embedded and passed the baton to Dave Delahunty and Dimitri Kapetas who began to bring this concept to life by designing a state of the art school that had ethical design and respect for the environment embedded in its core. Most of all it reflects the Montessori method of education."

Rhonda Sheehan Principal, Beehive Montessori School

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Image: The Piazza (2018)

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THE SCHOOL WANTED THESE OUTCOMES:

MAJOR CHALLENGES REQUIRING RESOLUTION

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A built environment that reflected the school ethos and would demonstrate the benefits of leading a more sustainable life.

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Maintaining the full operation of existing school during the construction phases

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The design and construction of the buildings was to become a learning experience for the school community.

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Staging construction to allow for progressive funding

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A built environment that improved the physical and mental health of its users.

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Increasing and consolidating the Schools land leases and tenure

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4. Spaces that emphasised the natural world

through outdoor learning and exploration.

5. Spaces that could be adapted to suit a

range of uses, including whole-of-school 5. activities.

6. Buildings that do not enforce expensive

Satisfying a myriad of bureaucratic red tape resulting from split Governmental ownership of two titles across the site and the introduction of new regulations such as bushfire protection

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Changing the Metropolitan Regional Scheme (MRS) to new zoning

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Upgrading water and power infrastructure to the site due to inadequate supply

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Taking into account the noise and amenity impact of a future 4 lane road realignment to Curtin Avenue along the eastern side of the school

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Rehabilitation and management of any health risks relating to existing soil contamination in and around the site

maintenance and operating costs on the school, particularly given its high degree of exposure to the elements.

Ensuring that the design could still be built on the existing area of land if an increased leased area could not be negotiated.

10. Gaining support for additional land with

Government Departments (PTA,

Community Services) and community stakeholders (Leighton Beach Coalition) 11. Supporting the school in acquiring

funding through BER, capital gifting

campaigns and educational grants

Image: Early concept sketch (2009)

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"From the word go it has been and continues to be a pleasure to work with the team at Earth House (EHDO). They took the time to understand the pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching) underlying Montessori education and factored that in to their concept deign to meet the developing needs of our students. They were punctual, honest and caring which makes working with them a pleasure."

Rhonda Sheehan Principal Beehive Montessori School

Image: West facing, braving the elements (2018)

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SCHOOL VISION

A built environment that reflects the School ethos and demonstrates the benefits of leading a more sustainable life.

The design & construction of the School buildings to be a learning experience for the School community.

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Design a school that harmonises the environmental, social and educational requirements of all users.

Ensuring the environment is prioritised and ingrained into the day to day school activities.

Make sure that there is transparency & engagement through all stages of the projects.

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A built environment that improves the physical and mental wellbeing of its users.

Deciding the school should be a wellplanned village meant; •

Summary of Outcomes

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Spaces that emphasised the natural world through outdoor learning and exploration.

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Spaces that could be adapted and re-purposed for a range of uses including whole of school activities.

Buildings that do not enforce expensive maintenance and operating costs on the school, particularly given its high degree of exposure to the elements.

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Creation of a variety of socialisation spaces across all age groups.

Having close connection to playgrounds and gardens.

Creating a community ‘heart’ to congregate and celebrate.

Treating all people equally.

Ensuring the environment is always prioritised and ingrained into the day to day school activities.

A positive engagement with the environment must be a priority that informs all design decisions.

Every classroom to have its own outdoor teaching space.

Outdoor spaces to be available for use all year round.

Lighting and air to be natural as possible.

Classrooms & major spaces shall not be too prescriptive towards specific activities, allowing a large range of options for how the space is used and the age of the users.

Ensure that robust or naturally weathering materials are used externally to resist salt corrosion.

Wherever possible, rely on the natural climate for heating & cooling rather than mechanised conditioning.

Use only readily available building products.

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ARCHITECTURAL OUTCOMES

OUTCOMES FOR SCHOOL

An extensive period of classroom observation by the design team.

Interviews & survey feedback from staff.

Development of a detailed Client Brief that was used as the touchstone throughout the project.

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Design was reviewed at key stages by staff who provided input into the layout of the classrooms & offices.

Ensure that construction activity was not hidden from view.

Students designed playground equipment & murals for the building.

Tours for parents, staff & students at various times during construction.

Study of exemplar schools, Mediterranean villages & local community guidelines to dissect key approaches to creating good communities.

An extensive period of classroom observation by all members of the design team.

Interviews & survey feedback from staff & teachers.

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Specially tailored resource/class stores.

A crocodile play area and 30m long mural on junior primary wall.

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Children, parents and staff felt a greater level of ownership due to their on-site involvement in the construction process.

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A variety of courtyard spaces; large & small for public use & every classroom having its own outdoor learning space.

In-between spaces and corridors which become laneways and opportunities to randomly gather.

Larger scale ‘public’ buildings (library, hall, administration) around a central piazza, with classrooms (residential scale) located along pinwheeling laneways.

Laneways connecting a central piazza area.

Natural materials like rammed earth.

Limited palette of materials and colours.

A terrace for gatherings looking over the sea.

Classrooms with minimal conditioned air, reliant on sea-breezes for cross-ventilation where possible.

Universal access with no separate entries.

Generous levels of natural light in all spaces.

Views of gardens and sea for quiet reflection and day-dreaming.

Large windows connecting each classroom.

Building materials were upgraded to reduce impact of road noise.

Transparency between classrooms for children to see & feel connected to another class.

Classrooms were located in relation to the position on the site and their age. E.g. JP kids got the view to the ocean to facilitate daydreaming whilst UP were nestled into the land.

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Children inhabit classrooms that are in-tune with the environment and allowing a high degree of autonomy from mechanised air influencers.

Children can choose to engage or retreat into spaces as suits their situation.

Most activities are done in natural light conditions without the need for artificial lighting.

A diverse range of community gatherings are held on a regular basis in the ‘heart’ of the School.

Way finding is more of a journey for children and adults, through changes in scale, much like wandering in a village.

Extensive site analysis was conducted before any design was undertaken. Factors of topography, surrounding urban context, proximity to the ocean, breezes, solar access, native vegetation.

Bush Forever and other Government guidelines for the retention of natural systems were incorporated.

Significant educational journals and books.

All classrooms designed to follow the same basic spatial configurations and size.

Similar materials across all buildings.

Establishment of an ongoing school maintenance program prioritising key areas of maintenance.

Specification of local product suppliers.

PV solar panels fitted or pre-wired for future enlargement.

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A cluster of classrooms, administration and community-use buildings interlaced with laneways, piazza's and playgrounds.

Open classrooms for flexibility.

Similar sized rooms.

Only key built-in furniture elements provided on the periphery of the rooms.

All buildings comprised combinations of rammed earth, concrete, fibre cement sheeting and ultra-grade steel roof and flashings.

Passive solar access and cross ventilation maximised with large windows and shading.

High grade low-emission glazing.

Native landscaping throughout school and water harvesting for garden classrooms.

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A school that is called 'a village by the sea' by those that use it.

Increase in enrolment waiting list.

Higher community profile for the School.

Recognition with an entry in the Australian Institute of Architecture Awards.

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Reinforcement of the Montessori pedagogy relating to the importance of children’s connection to nature during their education.

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Due to evolving methods of educational delivery, the library building is now a fully functioning upper primary classroom.

The music room is now a fully functioning middle primary classroom.

Longer life cycle of buildings.

Less need for renovations.

Reduction of energy costs for heating and cooling.

Reduced water consumption.

Lower energy costs.

Lower maintenance costs.

Longer life cycle of buildings.

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DEVELOPING THE MASTERPLAN

The master plan proposed by EHDO was influenced by its position on the edge of the Indian Ocean and the Italian heritage of Dr Maria Montessori.

Design Philosophy

Some of the site features that required consideration from masterplan design all the way through to detailed design include 1.

Ocean to the West

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Curtin Ave (high traffic volumes at commute times)

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Railway line to the East

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'Bush Forever' to the north

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Port views to the south

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High exposure to south-westerly winds off the ocean

7. High exposure to the western sun from mid-afternoon Noise

Views

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Direction of storms / rain

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Image: Aerial 2017 supplied by the school

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The Hall

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The Library / Upper Primary

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Administration

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Junior Primary Classrooms

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Middle Primary Classrooms

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After Hours Centre

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The Piazza

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Playground & Bush Forever

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Playground looking to Fremantle's working port

10. Carparking on-site 11. Existing buildings remaining,

adolescent stream 12. The farm Beach

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Public & Administration buildings clustered around the Piazza

"THE VILLAGE"

As the architects, we envisaged the school as an intimate Mediterranean coastal village, safe but with ample spaces to explore and adapt.

The concept of a ‘village by the sea’ embraced local conditions and provided a scale and intimacy that was appropriate to the needs of this special school.

A series of courtyards, laneways and private nooks accommodate a range of activities and mitigate inclement weather, but at the same time are open to natural light, cooling breezes and the beauty of the ocean.

The built form was to entail a mix of differing scale, similar to a village where the more ‘public’ buildings (the Hall) are larger and the 'houses' (classrooms) are smaller scale.

Connecting these elements and forming the 'heart' of the school is the Village 'Piazza'.

Image: 'The Piazza' (2018)

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"THE PIAZZA"

Public buildings such as the hall, library and administration are positioned around a central piazza, which forms the heart of the school.

The piazza provides a point of orientation and is able to accommodate a range of activities, including public events.

Within the piazza every age group interacts as they pass through. It is the social hub of the school, a place for informal exchanges.

At the centre of the piazza a Bodhi tree not only offers shade but stands as a symbol, the 'tree of learning'.

The Piazza is a lively sunny space, a space through which the whole Beehive community begin and end their day at Beehive.

Image: 'The Piazza' (2018)

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"LANEWAYS"

A series of covered laneways extend out from the piazza, delineating space throughout the school. Along these laneways are the classroom mixed in with smaller, intimate courtyards and terraces, providing sheltered outdoor spaces for activity learning.

The laneway system has the added benefit of allowing cooling sea breeze (the Freo doctor) to move through the school in summer.

Image: 'Laneway' Middle Primary building (2018)

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PLAYGROUNDS

Playgrounds have been placed at the outer edge of the school, where buildings end and nature begins.

Each playground has been positioned in response and out of respect to one of the most beautiful sites in Perth. They are intended to integrate with the landscape and provide space for children to better appreciate their natural surrounds.

The northern playground is connected to a Bush Forever site. This space is reserved for the older kids who's play is focused on sporting activities, and able to roam in the bush forever site. The school has also provided a hobby farm in which the kids can interact without supervision.

The southern playground benefits from views to Fremantle Port and the ocean. The focus here is nature play for the younger children and so physically more contained.

Image: Southern playground roaming (2018)

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A MONTESSORI CLASSROOM

It was essential that the design of each classroom facilitate a Montessori method of education based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play.

Montessori schools are divided into multiage classrooms, the intent of which is to provide an uninterrupted passage of learning across the day and through the years.

In keeping with the Montessori ethos, a courtyard is provided with each classroom, the courtyard becomes an extension of the classroom, providing sheltered outdoor learning spaces that can be used year-round.

To better understand this as a first step before designing the master-plan, EHDO undertook a series of in-class research sessions. These involved sitting in classrooms over a few days to gain a fuller understanding of how they operate and how the teachers and children interact. This aided in creating a comprehensive design brief from which all design begins.

Active indoor Class A: At the start of a busy day ahead, plenty of activities available for self-led learning; north facing active learning space (2018)

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ELEMENTS OF EACH CLASSROOM

Each classroom comprises of three areas of solar orientation, with a variety of light conditions aligned with use.

These distinct spaces have been created to accommodate different modes of working based on the benefit of the lighting condition.

The courtyards are strategically positioned to control these natural lighting conditions.

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Outdoor Classroom, a break-out space for all kinds of activities dedicated to an individual class

2. Active indoor space allows for busy group

activities and is orientated towards the north 3.

Quiet study space is orientated towards southern ambient light and is best suited to quiet self-directed tasks.

Quiet Study Class A: taking time out, southern ambient light provides a perfect place for a read or quiet study (2018)

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Outdoor Class A: Breaking out, an outdoor classroom (2018)

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“The school’s vision is that the Beehive Montessori School remains the benchmark for the very best Montessori education practice in the world. We truly believe we have now achieved that. It is our special school village by the sea.”

Rhonda Sheehan Principal, Beehive Montessori School

Image: West elevation, braving the elements (2018)

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Environmental Performance

NATURE AT THE CENTRE

In keeping with the ethos of the Montessori education method, enormous significance is placed on the environment, and in keeping with the design philosophy of EHDO, sustainability sits at the heart of this project.

Activation of spaces by natural light/heat control

as a reminder of the natural world

PV solar energy to reduce energy costs

Promotion of kids wellbeing Passive solar savings

improved air-quality for good health

The school and the architect wanted to ensure that through this project a deeper understanding of the importance of sustainability in everyday life would emerge. The following choices were made throughout the design process: • Long life and low maintenance materials were selected that could withstand the harsh coastal conditions. Plantation timber was used structurally rather than steel, whilst wall materials included stabilized rammed earth and compressed fiber cement sheeting.

• Power generation through solar PV • Each classroom was orientated to ensure exposure to advantageous cooling breezes to reduce reliance on air-conditioning.

• Building envelopes were staggered to provide controlled natural light from both the north and south, solar gain in winter and south ambient light perfect for quiet spaces in which to study.

• The school carefully considered their requirements to ensure that any future buildings could be integrated without affecting solar or breeze access.

• Buildings were positioned to allow for a greater indoor and outdoor connection.

reminder of nature, the smell of the ocean inside cross-ventilation to reduce energy loads

Collecting rain water in each class dedicated courtyard for education

Nature needs to be seen and heard

Deciduous trees let in the sun in winter Shade in summer

Understanding the seasons Native and exotic plants

Promotes wildlife Social activation Visual beauty Edible gardens

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Image: West elevation, 'box' windows braving the elements from the west, with north/south facing windows offering tangential views of the ocean (2018)

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PURPOSEFUL DETAILS Big Concrete Gutters

Window Shade Strategies

Window Orientation

For: Durability and Strength

For: Heat Load Control

For: Heat Load Control

Benefit To School: A strong example of the importance of selecting the right materials are the large concrete gutters. Besides being an extremely durable and proven material along the coast, it also provides:

Benefit To School: In WA, locations near the ocean is where everyone looks to the big ocean view. Counter to this the harsh light and high heat load of summer afternoons needs to be controlled.

Where larger glazed areas between the indoor and outdoor classrooms are required, north/ south facing windows are placed strategically, offering tangential views of the ocean (see diagram below).

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Structural support through long horizontal Shading strategies employed to retain the spans without the need for columns, connection to the ocean include: providing large unimpeded spaces for the 1. West elevation, 'box' windows shelter the Hall and the Library.

opening from the western sun while Enhances the permanence and visual

providing intimate moments for the kids to presence of the Public buildings within the catch a view of the sea. These have 'village' (school).

the added benefit of moderating the

visual and noise impact of Curtin Avenue.

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Concrete gutter/downpipe also the beam/column supporting structure

Operable aluminium shutters are placed outside of the administration building, moderating light for staff working later in the afternoon when the sun is lower.

Deep reveals facing the western sun

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Image: Capturing north light in to active spaces (2018)

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Southern Windows

Rammed Earth

For: Ventilation & Delineation of Spaces

For: Thermal Mass, Long Life, Beauty

Benefit To School: Beside the non-negotiable north facing windows, the importance of ambient south light cannot be underestimated for areas where work & quiet activities happen.

Benefit To School: The utilisation of rammed earth at Beehive Montessori is emblematic of a number of aspects of the school outlined by the Schools Vision (refer 'Summary of Outcomes').

South windows allow for the cooling sea breeze to circulate through each building and the high ones give a delightful view of the sky from the middle of rooms.

The natural beauty of rammed earth fits with the schools ethos of leading a more environmental lifestyle.

Earth walls contribute to reduced energy costs through thermal mass and their lasting quality require no maintenance.

Here earth walls are used as a signifier for the public spaces of the school, and add to its unique aesthetic presence.

Expressive sawtooth roof brings in ambient south light

Rammed earth walls signify the 'public' buildings

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Project Timeline

2008 - MASTERPLAN

BEFORE

2010 - LIBRARY

2010 - THE HALL

2011 - ADMINISTRATION

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2011 - THE PIAZZA

2016 - MIDDLE PRIMARY

2014 - JUNIOR PRIMARY

CURRENT - MULTI-SPACE BUILDING TO BE COMPLETED

2018 - AFTER HOURS CENTRE

Pre-fabricated

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COMMUNICATION

The importance of clear communication in construction cannot be understated. Making a great school is a collective effort, and along with the problem solving skills of the architect communication lies at the heart of this.

Everyone in the School community had opportunity for involvement in this progress: 1.

The School principal attended weekly site meetings to raise any queries or concerns.

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Student, staff and parents were taken on tours during the construction phase.

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The building sub-committee met monthly.

SCHOOL BOARD PRINCIPAL SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE COST CONTROLLER EHDO ARCHITECTURE

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LINE OF AUTHORITY LINE OF REPORTING

Diagram: Project Management Structure

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Project Management

COST CONTROL

RISK MANAGEMENT

Being a small independent school, having an effective cost control method in place was crucial for both the consultant fees and the construction. In order to create the confidence for the client, key strategies put in place were:

Procedures were put in place to mitigate a number of risks to the school:

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The formation of a Beehive Montessori building sub-committee drawn from the School Governing Board.

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The committee met with EHDO once a month through the entire length of the construction to review a construction report that detailed all work completed, payments made, approved variations and potential issues for that month.

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The School appointed its own Project Cost Consultant (Rawlinsons WA) to review all claim certificates prior to the architect’s approval and was a member of the Building Committee.

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Every variation to cost was presented to the School prior to undertaking the work.

The result of this was contract variations lower than normal industry standards.

1. Dilapidation reports documented the

existing buildings condition before and

after construction to ensure no damage

was caused as a result of construction activities.

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Builder and sub-contractors were given disturbance guidelines that allowed classes to continue unaffected. Very loud work was carried out before or after school hours. There was also a ‘no swearing’ and low radio level policy.

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Oversight of costs by an independent construction cost consultant appointed by the school.

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Hazardous materials or environmental disturbance (earthworks) in potential contaminated areas were controlled by a management plan endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Construction areas were totally enclosed by high fencing with lockable gates to ensure no children could gain access.

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“EHDO assisted our negotiations with the various authorities and landowners, providing clear documentation to help us articulate our argument in gaining funding�

Rhonda Sheehan Principal, Beehive Montessori School

Image: Concrete gutter/downpipe also the beam/column supporting structure

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CLIENT & SITE DETAILS:

NEW BUILDINGS & LANDSCAPE:

CLIENT

MIDDLE PRIMARY

OUTDOOR AREAS

Floor area: 432sqm 30 max. students/classroom 4 x classrooms @ 108sq.m each GLA 4 x class courtyards @ 73sq.m each 3.6sq.m internal area/student 2.4sq.m external area/student

Main Piazza

452sqm

Laneways

350sqm

Roof Terrace

102sqm

Playgrounds

5,290sqm

School: Address: Principal: Type: Age Level: Size:

Beehive Montessori School 1 Curtin Avenue, Mosman Park, WA Rhonda Sheehan Public - Independent school 3-15 Years 250 Students approx.

CONSTRUCTION

UPPER PRIMARY/LIBRARY

No. Stages: 5 Commenced: 2009 Completed: 2017 Total Cost: $6.5 million (excl. GST)

Floor area: 180sqm 30 max. students/classroom 2 x co-joined classrooms @ 90sq.m each GLA 1 x class courtyard 3sq.m internal area/student 1sq.m external area/student

Project Details

SITE Location: Zoning: Council: Landowner: Site Area:

1 Curtin Avenue, Mosman Park, WA Special Use Town Of Mosman Park Perth Transport Authority 12,277 Sq.m

JUNIOR PRIMARY Floor area: 448sqm 30 max. students/classroom 4 x classrooms @ 112sq.m each GLA 4 x class courtyards @ 78sq.m each 3.7sq.m internal area/student 2.6sq.m external area/student

MULTI-PURPOSE HALL Floor area: 312sqm 300 people capacity

TOTAL OUTDOOR:

10,590sqm

Stage Area Budget Completed Masterplan - $6.0m 2008 Hall, Upper/Library 740 $2.1m 2010 Administration 235 $1.5m 2011 Junior Primary 448 $1.2m 2014 Middle Primary Classrooms & Admin 432 $1.1m 2016 *After Hours Centre 95 $0.2m 2018 *Multi-space building 470 - t.b.c *Additional to original masterplan

AFTER HOURS CENTRE Floor area: 80sqm 25 people capacity ADMINISTRATION Floor area: 235sqm 10-12 staff (excl. teachers) TOTAL NEW FLOOR AREA:

Landscaping/Parking 4,396sqm

1,687sqm

EHDO Design Team: Dave Delahunty, Dimitri Kapetas, Giles Hohnen Cost Consultants: Rawlinsons / Paul McEvoy Structural Engineers: Scott Smalley Partnership Electrical Consultant: EDC Surveyor: Ptolomey & Berryman Energy Efficiency: CADDS Energy Builders: MOJO Landscape Architect: Francis Kotai & EHDO Building Survey TT Building Services

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“This has been a monumental but ultimately an incredibly rewarding experience.

From the initial master plan developed in 2008 to the final building to be completed in 2018, Giles, Dave & Dimitri at EHDO Architecture have supported us every step of the way.�

Rhonda Sheehan Principal, Beehive Montessori School

Image: The Bodhi Tree, "tree of learning" in the piazza (2018)

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WHAT SETS US APART?

EHDO Architecture

EHDO is a leader in the pairing of great design with good environmental practices. We have nearly fifty years’ experience in embedding passive design principles into our designs. We were one of the first practices to incorporate PV (photovoltaic) technology into our buildings and have followed the industry closely as efficiency and affordability has improved.

With our foundation in the building industry, EHDO has an excellent understanding of the construction process. We will work with you to develop an outcome that minimizes three things: the impact on the environment, the ongoing running costs of your building and the immediate impact on your wallet.

We ensure that quality of design can be found within the agreed cost target.

We are based in Fremantle but work in both metropolitan Perth and regional WA. Registered Architects [WA #3050] and carry both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

Members of Learning Environments Australia For more information contact: Dave Delahunty m: 0407 263 201 e: dave@ehdo.com.au

EHDO Architecture | dave@ehdo.com.au | 08 9336 2426 | www.ehdo.com