Edge Grove Pre School

Innovative new Pre School in Hertfordshire Green Belt

Nursery and Pre-Prep Edge Grove, Aldenham, Alterations and refurbishment sate of the art 21st century provision

Edge Grove needed a larger home for their youngest pupils age 3 and 4. Green belt restrictions meant that repair and conversion of an existing building was the most efficient solution.

The new facility is in keeping with the ethos of the school where to “flounder intelligently” or think laterally is highly valued. The new plan created a series of inter-connected vibrant and stimulating learning zones which allow free flow around the building. Facilities include a child size working science kitchen, dedicated story telling area, ICT bar and art & craft and dance studios with further exciting opportunities for soft and role play under the canopy or in the gardens beyond.

Architect: Elbourn Architects

Project Value: £400,000

Completion date: 2017

Contractor: Borras Construction

Art and Craft studio, child height washing trough, bespoke storage
Existing structure, decorations modern muted tones, trendy disc lighting
Library, circular upholstered back lit reading nooks with book storage below, child height working science kitchen
Overall view of art and design studio, coat area, folio drawers, trough sinks
stairs to music and movement studio, child height balustrade
Child size w.c.’s trendy colour scheme
adult kitchen serving hot lunches from main school

All fitted furniture was hand made for the project. The children love their new environment and have fully engaged with the enriched learning opportunities this provides. The back lit circular reading nooks are a firm favourite.

entrance to first floor music and movement, dance studio, purpose made storage