Early learning centre design

Housed in a former neighborhood café, this learning centre redesign supports playful exploration while maximizing natural light. Interior openings create dynamic sightlines and flexible learning zones. The expansion for older students retains the site’s openness and its role as a community hub.

2017 & 2018, Toronto, Ontario
Education - Architecture - Interiors - Site design

Photography by Scott Norsworthy.

Exterior view of the Bumble Bee Academy, a childcare centre housed in a beige brick building with a blue-and-white striped awning. A red streetcar passes by in the foreground on a sunny day.
Bright and spacious interior of the Bumble Bee Academy, featuring an open layout with blue-painted ceilings, exposed ductwork, and organized coat racks for children’s belongings.
A teacher engaging with three young children at Bumble Bee Academy, sitting on colorful stools in a light-filled space with exposed ceiling ducts and modern lighting.
Close-up of the Bumble Bee Academy ceiling, painted in a soft sky-blue with white geometric patterns, reflecting natural light.
A window with a hexagonal wire mesh screen at Bumble Bee Academy, allowing diffused light into the interior while maintaining safety and security.
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