The Odyssey pre-school chose Will Warr to “capture every detail” of its learning space.
It is the brand’s first opening in the UK, having operated in Asia until now.
“The space is truly magical,” Will said. “The beauty of the building with the learning and development environment means children’s curiosity runs wild, their little minds lighting up with classroom adventures.”
The Grade II-listed building first opened in Marylebone Road in 1827, formerly St Marylebone Grammar School which closed in 1981 and later used as part of Abercorn School.
Music is part of the curriculum at Odyssey (Image: Mike Buck/ Odyssey) Will’s snapshots show the environment designed to encourage the children to move from the art and music studio to an outdoor area with a ‘grow your own’ garden and climbing wall.
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His latest assignment follows the film he created for William and Kate, Prince and Princess of Wales, who chose him for their tenth anniversary video.
Odyssey asked Will to create something similar to promote its new preschool for potential parents for the April intake.
UK head of school Angela Ang said: “Each learning space has been crafted, with rooms on three floors, the one-of-a-kind campus teaching children collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.
“Learning is based around each child’s own interests and pace.”
The toddlers learn about cuisine from around the world, fuelled with organic dishes at mealtimes freshly prepared by the in-house chef.
Their learning is split into three stages; bambino, toddlers and eventually pre-school.
The curriculum includes languages, music, art and cooking, along with ‘stretchers’ like storytelling and real-life experiences to make the world bigger by stretching their imaginations.
Applications are now being received from potential parents for the 106 places for children aged 0-5, with registrations open for the April 28 enrolment, at theodyssey.global website.
Odyssey originated in Singapore in 2008 with its child-centred learning philosophy, followed by seven more pre-schools in Singapore and Malaysia.
