Children’s Boarding Home

According to the Happiness Research Institute, our living spaces account for 15% of our happiness. Children’s residential homes should be no exception, providing comfort and inspiration to those who live there in order to establish a safe, inclusive and supporting environment.

Key factors that we consider important design guidelines for these spaces are;

Create a sense of identity and belonging | Establishing space ownership promoting the school culture, ethos and values while providing collective environments to build a community

Balance connectivity with privacy | The ability to be alone at home is essential for children's personal growth and increasing independence and providing a sense of control over one's own personal space plays a crucial part allowing for a strong sense of connection and safety.

Enable children to sense nature | We deeply consider how the physical or visual environment can help to stimulate a child's mind and the addition of a connection to nature and naturally inspired elements can promote healthy and engaging spaces improving residents' wellbeing.

At @millfieldschool boarding homes we designed a communal living area for senior pupils to feel a belonging, creating an identity aligned with the school's culture where students are encouraged to collaborate and connect through sport and socialisation.