Blue Gum Pre-School Dickson

EDUCATION

Blue Gum Pre-School Dickson

Who could have imagined that this preschool exhibit room extension and stunning courtyard used to be a staff car park and bin area?

To the left of the gate is a large moon window with metal pipes of different sizes, cut to the same length, hand-sanded to prevent injuries, and connected together to create a gorgeous spotlight when the sun hits it at the right angle. Both these metalwork pieces were co-designed by Blue Gum and PBDG and then were crafted by an artist metalworker.
This space also has water trenches and stormwater inlet points, a stone pathway, and some big boulders sourced locally from Queanbeyan.

The principal of Blue Gum school, Maureen Hartung, believes that these playspaces can give students a magical childhood by providing mystery, inspiration, and places to hide.
This project was one that brought great pride and excitement to everyone involved, and may have even invited a new generation into the construction industry.

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