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Waterfall City Education

Reddam House Waterfall launches
DIGITAL

LANDSCApES

ATELIER

R eddam House Waterfall Early Learning School (ELS)
has launched its Digital Landscapes & Light Atelier,
an immersive space inspired by the renowned
Reggio Emilia Approach to education from Italy.
Curated by atelierista Sarah Browne and championed
by Dr Bev Evangelides, Head of Reddam House Waterfall
ELS, the atelier brings a decade-long dream to life.

Atelier is the French or Italian word for studio or workshop.
However, Atelier is the accepted terminology in the Reggio
Emilia approach to encapsulate the idea of a studio-cum
workshop-cum laboratory of research. At Reddam, it will be
a place of research and experimentation where light in its
different forms is investigated, provoking wonder and curiosity.
Dr Bev Evangelides first envisioned a space like this after
attending a Reggio Children conference and experiencing the
Ray of Light Atelier in Reggio Emilia, Italy. “The natural curiosity
of children was the true inspiration,” she explains. “This atelier
is a place where light, shadows, and colour become sparks –
igniting curiosity, dialogue, and creativity.”

Sarah Browne’s extensive research in Reggio Emilia, including
time spent with Reggio Children’s Atelierista Marco Spaggiari,
directly informed the design and concept of this atelier.
Working alongside architect Morné Schroeder of Fijn Architects
and interior designer Joni Bruzzaniti, the team transformed an
empty classroom into a multi-sensory space where children can
explore light, colour, and digital landscapes.

“This atelier is more than just a space; it is a context for inquiry,
creativity, and self-expression,” says Browne. “It allows children
to engage with the 100 Languages – a core principle of the
Reggio Emilia approach – expressing their understanding
through various media.”

The Digital Landscapes & Light Atelier is an extension of the
school’s Everywhere Atelier, offering children, teachers, and
the community an opportunity to engage in exploration,
research, and creativity. It is part of the Reddam House
Waterfall ELS commitment to nurturing young learners
in a vibrant, diverse environment for children aged 1 to
6 years. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, the ELS
emphasises exploration, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Purpose-built facilities, including interconnected spaces
and shared creative ateliers, foster interaction and curiosity.

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