Timberlea Pre-Primary – Nine (PP-9) School is designed for approximately 800 students and includes 35 classrooms, age‑specific outdoor play areas, and a full‑sized sports field to support both daily programming and broader community use.
The design centers on a concept called the “Learning Bridge,” inspired by early site findings and best practices in supporting social and emotional learning. This idea organizes the school’s main circulation and connections, linking classrooms, collaborative zones, the library, and the cafeteria to encourage movement, discovery, and interaction. Moments inspired by Timberlea’s surrounding landscape, forests, rock formations, and waterways, appear throughout the building through calming material choices and framed views that offer glimpses and connections between spaces.
Key project goals include creating flexible learning areas that accommodate diverse teaching styles, providing clear wayfinding and supportive spaces for inclusive and neurodiverse learners, maximizing functional efficiency, and delivering a welcoming environment that extends its impact beyond school hours. The design also targets Two Green Globes by emphasizing simple, efficient forms and sustainable strategies that support ease of construction and long‑term performance.
Rooted in the history and identity of Timberlea, the new PP–9 school is envisioned as a vibrant and accessible hub where students, educators, families, and the broader community can learn, gather, and grow into the future.