Brief for Realisation module

The realisation module for the MA will design a sustainable nursery based in Marske-by-the-Sea. The building chosen for the nursery is Marske Sports club. It is a single story building with large ground ideal for a nursery. At present the building is being used by all the sports clubs based there and part of it is closed due to it being structurally unstable. Through surveying the building it has allowed me to gain a great deal of knowledge on the building allowing for me to work to a structurally stable design. The Nursery will be private and provide all the necessary day care facilities for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Security in the nursery will be high, staff will monitor the traffic in and out the building. Visitors will not be able to get into the building without the staff letting them through the locked door. It will be a stimulating environment promoting play, learning and green living so will include the following:

• sustainable materials
• energy saving lights
• toilets and water taps
• double glazed windows
• rainwater collection
• edible garden
• composting
• recycling facilities

The nursery will feature a number of different spaces these are:

• An entrance- where staff can monitor visitors/parents coming out of the nursery. It needs to be locked and include a porch.
• Cloakroom space- children need somewhere to store their belongings for the day. The cloakroom also needs to be at a height children can reach it independently.
• Activity spaces
• Toilets/nappy changing facilities
• Sleeping area for babies or young children
• Storage facilities including space for buggies
• Staff/Admin offices
• Staff room
• Outdoor space
• Kitchen
• Recycling area


The nursery will include three activity rooms for different ages, a room for babies aged under 2 which alongside its features will include a space for changing nappies and a quiet sleeping area. The baby’s room will have space for 20 babies. There will be a room for weenies aged 2-3 and a room for pre-school children aged 4+. Each of these spaces will allow for 25 children. Each room will have:
• An eating space
• A messy space
• A learning (numeracy and literacy) space
• Space for crafts
• Quiet time area
• Interactive screens depending on the age group using the room.

Each room will be able to be segregated into different areas to allow control over the children and allow the children to be cared for.

Bright colours and patterns will be used but not overloaded which is something which is usually done in children’s nurseries. This is particularly important in the baby room. Interior windows will be provided where possible so parents can see there children when they come to collect them or to ease the process of leaving them. The outside space should be split into different spaces for the different age groups.