At the Astra Education Narre Warren Campus, the nature-based “Mud Play” early learning environment designed by LAVS Studio during the 2021 COVID period has recently received outstanding Google reviews and enthusiastic word-of-mouth from local families. Many parents may not realise that this much-loved centre was thoughtfully designed by a Chinese-Australian landscape studio.

The campus is immersed in a rich, natural atmosphere. Children climb and slide along grassy mounds, roll and explore through water channels and soil, and are encouraged to investigate, experiment, and freely express their curiosity. The outdoor environment invites movement, imagination, and sensory discovery, allowing children to fully engage with nature.

LAVS approached the design with great care, responding closely to the client’s vision for a bush-garden-inspired learning landscape. Every corner of the site was designed to be playful, meaningful, and educational, while fully complying with Australian safety standards—giving parents complete peace of mind. Children can observe flowing water by the creek, build castles in the sandpit, and weave through planted areas that feel like a small forest. This close connection with nature creates an environment that delights both children and families alike.

Growing happily, through nature.