‘ACROVYN BY DESIGN’
AT ‘CONFIDENT KIDS DAYCARE & EARLY LEARNING CENTRE’
What a great way to promote learning! Custom imagery has been used in conjunction with high-impact wall protection to achieve a bright & stimulating environment for pre-school children at ‘Confident Kids Daycare & Early Learning Centre’ in South Australia. In addition to the stunning visual impact, Acrovyn by Design offers outstanding protection for the walls at this brand-new daycare facility. See the results below:
Project Details
Project scope
Supply Acrovyn by Design for 6 x walls in new daycare facility in South Australia. Incorporate Australian imagery to complement surrounding interior elements, in accordance with clients’ specifications.
Product details
PRODUCT: Acrovyn by Design Wall Protection
ACROVYN SHEET SUPPLIED BY: Construction Specialties Australia
IMAGERY SOURCED FROM: Shutterstock
Architect
Project Delivery
Construction Specialties Australia in conjunction with Flightpath Architects & Confident Kids Daycare and Early Learning Centre.
ACROVYN BY DESIGN
Custom Wall Protection
CUSTOM IMAGERY
HIGHLY PROTECTIVE
EASY TO CLEAN
THE BENEFITS OF USING IMAGERY TO DESIGN LEARNING SPACES
Imagery can help to create a desired mood through colour
Colour theory tells us a lot about how to encourage particular moods within interior settings. Imagery is a great way to introduce colour into a space.
Look at the energy bursting from this wall. The image brings life to the room through the use of vibrant, invigorating colours designed to stimulate and energize the room’s occupants. When it comes to colour, it’s well known that younger students prefer brighter colours in their environment. When comfortable with their surroundings, they are more likely to learn. Here are a few of the most common colours and how they can affect mood:
ORANGE = energy & innovation
RED = power & passion
YELLOW = happiness, creation & creativity
BLUE = calmness & freshness
GREEN = soothing
GREY = relaxation & serenity
PURPLE = royalty & luxury
Look at the burst of energy this image injects into the room:
Imagery can promote learning
Education spaces have evolved alongside our understanding of how humans learn. Interior design now provides much greater consideration for the student.
Optimizing the learning space involves looking beyond our traditional notions of what educational environments have always been, to instead consider what they could be.
Imagery can promote learning…..
…BY ENCOURAGING THE STUDENT TO PAY ATTENTION. (tapping into the alerting and orienting neural networks through novelty and sensory stimulation can help to capture and maintain attention levels).
…BY HELPING THE STUDENT TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT (how we feel affects our ability to learn).
…BY PROMOTING COMMUNICATION & INTERACTION (which are fundamentals that lie at the core of human learning).
…BY ENCOURAGING POSITIVE EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS (positive emotions support students’ ability to learn).
This image will encourage young learners to think about different sizes, colours, species, names and habitats:
Imagery can help to create an illusion of extra space
A sense of enclosure can be detrimental to learning. Studies have shown that enclosed spaces can increase the stress hormone cortisol in some people.
Compare the images below. Observe how the clever use of perspective adds a much greater sense of depth and space to the room.
Look at the sense of depth and space this image adds to the room:
Imagery can help to create an illusion of natural light
Psychological research aside, most people would agree that natural light benefits our mental well-being and ability to concentrate.
Carefully selected images can brighten learning areas, helping to lift students’ moods and levels of alertness. Several of the images chosen for ‘Confident Kids Daycare’ have sky scenes that add to the sense of space and light in their respective zones.
Observe how light and bright this room is after Acrovyn by Design is installed:
Imagery can help to reinforce cultural identity
What a great way to teach kids about Australian flora, fauna and landscapes.
The imagery chosen for this project not only brightens and enlivens interior walls, it also promotes a sense of cultural identity. Compare the images below. The large, bare wall has been brought to life by one of the most iconic natural landscapes in Australia.
Iconic Australian imagery has been used with stunning results throughout this daycare centre:
Imagery can help with social edification by promoting interaction and discussion.
Imagine the discussions and interactions that will take place in front of this wall.
Children will point, search, analyse then compare findings with their peers and carers. There are so many elements of interest to encourage incidental interaction and discussion.
The detail in this underwater image is almost guaranteed to stimulate social interaction.
Imagery can create a sense of proximity to natural elements
Research has demonstrated the positive effects that natural elements can have on office workers. The same positive outcomes are just as likely for students and teachers in a classroom environment.
Natural elements can have a positive effect on mood and productivity. Proximity to nature can make us feel calm but engaged, while fostering positive emotional connections to our surrounds. Compare the images below. What a difference the natural scene makes to this room!
Where would you rather work, rest and play?
Imagery can help delineate zones
Imagery is a great way to divide learning areas into special purpose zones.
Learning spaces are often divided into zones such as wet areas, education areas, quiet zones or active zones. Imagery is a great way to reinforce the intended purpose of a particular zone.
THE PRACTICAL BENEFITS OF APPLYING ‘ACROVYN BY DESIGN’ TO WALLS OR DOORS
EXCEPTIONAL IMPACT RESISTANCE
Acrovyn is incredibly tough and can stand up to the knocks, bumps and scrapes common in schools, daycare centres and other education environments. It can be applied to walls and/or doors, or used to create protective rub-strips or kick plates.
EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE
The reduced surface texture of Acrovyn creates a smoother surface that is easy to clean and maintain, making it ideal for daycare centres and other settings where it’s important to maintain hygiene standards.
IDEAL FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
Acrovyn is designed specifically for commercial applications such as hotels, offices, day care centres, schools, hospitals, aged care homes and other settings where surfaces are often subject to harsh treatment.
CUSTOM IMAGES & DESIGNS
Acrovyn by Design has been developed specifically to accommodate custom imagery or artwork. Acrovyn sheet can be cut to the desired shape and size. Motifs, symbols and way-finding signage can be incorporated into designs.
PVC FREE
Acrovyn is safe to use indoors as it is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) free. PVC has a high chlorine content and creates toxic pollution including phthalates. PVC can have serious health effects, so it’s excluded from Acrovyn products.
PROMOTES CLEAN INTERNAL AIR
Acrovyn is also free from other harmful toxins such as halogens & other known persistent bio-accumulative toxins (PBTs), Bisphenol A (BPA) and halogenated fire retardants. Acrovyn is a great choice when aiming to maintain high standards of interior air quality.
STAIN & CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Acrovyn is an impervious product that prevents stains and resists chemical damage, making it ideal for settings such as commercial kitchens, hospitals or laboratories where chemicals and fluids are handled regularly.
FULLY RECYCLABLE
Environmental consciousness drives the selection of so many building materials for Australia’s new and existing developments. At the end of its service life, Acrovyn can be 100% recycled.
LONG SERVICE LIFE
Acrovyn is a long-lasting product designed to perform for decades. During its long lifetime, Acrovyn can significantly reduce maintenance costs associated with the upkeep of walls, doors and door frames.
LOVED BY ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS
Acrovyn’s performance credentials and world-renowned reputation, make this protective wall and door cladding a very popular choice for industry professionals because they know they can trust Acrovyn to perform for decades in harsh environments.
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