Star of the Sea Kindergarten, located in Pangkor, provides informal education for children aged 4 to 6 years. Currently, around 40 to 50 children from the remote island attend the kindergarten. Operated by the Parish of St. Francis de Sales Church along with two other kindergartens, it has not seen any maintenance or renovation in the last 40 years.

Over time, the lack of maintenance and safety measures has led to a deteriorated school environment. The outdated classrooms and limited facilities have hindered the teaching and learning experience. This project aims to enhance the quality of education through interior architecture by revitalizing the learning playscape and the entire school.

Planning and Engagement Phase:
Site visits are an integral part of architectural work. Once the site visit has been done, gathered information starting from the situation of the building, site context, study of the local community, etc, these key studies are going to be handed down towards the next 'Design and Innovation' stage. 

Engagement of children, kindergarten and community

Documentation of the integration with the 1:1 mock-up models and seeking feedback from the users. Valuing their input demonstrates a willingness to improve and adapt to the needs of the children and the community.

Planning and Evaluation 

Help to ensure that goals are set, resources are allocated efficiently, progress is monitored, and outcomes are measured to determine success.

Design & Innovation
Based on the information gathered from the previous stage, The team will innovate new ideas and methods by testing out different materials, modularity, and mechanisms to reach the goal of improving the educational environment of the students

Finalization of Design 

ensures that the design is well-considered, meets the project's requirements, and aligns with the overall objectives.

Participatory Fabrication
Finalized and Suited design that will be fabricated will be built by inviting volunteers, and students from the university, and lastly getting the participation of the local community in creating a proud quality educative environment for further generations in their area. 

Enhance the quality of education through facilities and built environment

The project's primary objective is to enhance the quality of education by improving the kindergarten's facilities and creating a well-built environment. The plan includes demoulding and repainting the classrooms, incorporating new educative platforms like projectors and speakers, and introducing updated educational furniture. These upgrades aim to establish a supportive and enjoyable learning environment, fostering child development and paving the way for future academic achievements.

Community Engagement

To increase community involvement, the project will invite local residents to participate in the planning, design, and fabrication stages, offering them an opportunity to contribute to their community. Utilizing local manpower and materials will instill a sense of ownership and belonging, further strengthening the bond between the community and the kindergarten. By engaging locals, the project seeks to create a collaborative effort that benefits both the kindergarten and the community at large.