When I first came across =DREAMS, I was moved by its mission to provide a residential boarding school exclusively for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. I was inspired by how the campus would provide an environment where the children could be empowered and aspire for a better life.
The RealVantage team is privileged to be able to conceptualise THE SPACE, a creative and digital space within the campus where the children can explore, create and express themselves in a meaningful way. Our hope is that this space would help them expand their horizons and discover their potential.
"While 90% of Singapore households live in homes of their own, corporates and the community must look to how they can help the 10% who may need socio-economic support, especially with their children's holistic development."
Raised platforms to provide additional seating as boarding school cohort size increases.
Additional storage space underneath the raised platforms.
Activity tables fit in the notches to maximise free space for larger group activities.
High Powered CPUs to run programs that require higher specifications such as video editing, e-sports, and graphics rendering.
Lounge furniture for kids to explore content creation such as film, vlogs, and interviews.
Dedicated section for 3D printing, crafting projects, and toolkit storage.
Portable Charging Cart for laptop charging units.
Half hexagon tables allow for dynamic and unique shapes to accommodate different learning activities and encourage small group learning.
Modular partitioning to improve flexibility of usage with alternating white board and acoustic sliding doors.
Acoustic ceilings in bright colours, that also reduce excessive noise reverberation; Increase effectiveness of lessons.
The initial state of THE SPACE.
Discussion with Kaizen Architecture, the architect of THE SPACE.
New vinyl flooring were installed. RealVantage participated in the Fund raising Gala Dinner and sponsored a scholar.
Further construction of THE SPACE.
Construction finished. Waiting for furniture and equipment to arrive.
Artist prepping up the mural for THE SPACE.
We would like to express our warmest gratitude to RealVantage's investor community for coming together so willingly, and generously donating towards our inaugural CSR project. After months of hard work, we have completed renovation works for THE SPACE.
We are also most fortunate to work with a slew of like-minded partners and sponsors on this amazing mission without which, this would not have been possible. These include - Kaizen Architecture, BuildBuilt, Dreamcore, Secretlab and Omnidesk, Temasek Polytechnic, Pepperwall, Comfort Design, Arc Floor, SNS, Vanguard Interiors and Didier Ng and Team.
At RealVantage, we believe collaborative giving by civil organisations needs to be more inclusive to play a more relevant role to nurture our society. If you want to collaborate with us, please get in touch with us at support@realvantage.co. If you would like to learn more about =DREAMS, here is their website.