AIS Early Learning Village in Singapore uses 3,000 m² of ETFE canopies to shelter outdoor play, learning and pool spaces with UV protection and daylight control.
AIS Early Years Facility
The AIS Early Learning Village in Singapore was developed through a collaboration between Stamford American International School and Australian International School, opening in July 2017. At the heart of the campus are ETFE canopy systems that protect outdoor play, learning areas and a swimming pool from the intense tropical sun and rain.
Project Overview
Singapore
Country
3000
m²
of ETFE
2017
Completed
Bogle Architects, A61
Architects
At a Glance – ETFE at AIS Early Learning Village, Singapore
- 3,000 m² of ETFE canopies covering outdoor play, learning and pool areas
- ETFE cushions consist of two layers with a printed outer layer for shading control
- Provides rain, heat, and UV protection for children’s spaces
- Designed, supplied and installed by Vector Foiltec Asia Pacific
- Includes engineered steel support structure and government submissions
- Architects involved: Bogle Architects and A61
3,000 m²
of ETFE
ETFE Canopies for Singapore’s Learning Village
The ETFE roofs were introduced early in the design process to provide weather shelter while allowing natural daylight to reach the spaces below. These canopies help reduce heat and provide important UV protection for children at play, creating safer and more comfortable outdoor areas for everyday use.
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Matthew Penrose
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Design, Engineering and Execution
3,000 m² of ETFE canopies covering outdoor play, learning and pool areas.
Vector Foiltec Asia Pacific was responsible for the design, supply and installation of the ETFE canopy systems. The project covers 3,000 m² of ETFE, arranged in two-layer cushions with a printed outer layer that helps control solar heat gain and daylight transmission. The print pattern also gives the roof a distinctive visual character. In addition to the ETFE system itself, Vector Foiltec Asia Pacific engineered the supporting steelwork and handled the necessary government submissions for the structural elements.
Visual Journey
The ETFE provides rain, heat, and UV protection for children’s spaces.
The architecture aims to support positive learning and development by integrating covered outdoor spaces into daily routines.
Bogle Architects led the design, with local partner A61 and main contractor Lend Lease in Singapore.
Vector Foiltec Asia Pacific was responsible for the design, supply and installation of the ETFE canopy systems.
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Collaborative Architectural Approach
The campus was designed by international and local architects with input from environmental psychologists and early learning specialists, highlighting the value of outdoor play in early childhood development. Bogle Architects led the design, with local partner A61 and main contractor Lend Lease in Singapore. The architecture aims to support positive learning and development by integrating covered outdoor spaces into daily routines.
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