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THE SPACE

Providing a technology-enabled environment for children to receive broad exposure to future skills and to cultivate an innovative mindset
Photo: Masano Kawana

THE SPACE

Expanding horizons with =DREAMS

Keith Ong - Chief Executive Officer
Keith Ong - Chief Executive Officer
THE SPACE
THE SPACE

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.

Every child deserves a comfortable, secure, and caring environment

"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."

Every child deserves a comfortable environment
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=DREAMS is a first-of-its-kind secular, co-ed weekday residential model that provides after-school academic and holistic support.

We share the same

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=DREAMS aspires to create a child-centric system of care that empowers children from low-income households to aspire towards their dreams and break out of poverty, allowing them to access and dream of a future where they are not limited by family circumstances.
Dreams Internal

The campus

Converted from community center and funded by private donors and in-kind donations. Renovations started in 2021 and completed in 2022.
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Campus facilities

Campus Facilities Multi Purpose Hall
Multi-Purpose Hall
Campus Facilities Quadrangle
Campus Facilities Quadrangle
Campus Facilities Rooms
Campus Facilities Rooms
Campus Facilities Amphitheatre
Amphitheatre

Enter THE SPACE

THE SPACE is where digital literacy curriculums will be held to prepare =DREAMS scholars to understand and use digital resources and technologies in personal, school and societal contexts.

Our goal

  • Provide a technology-enabled environment for children to receive broad exposure to future skills and to cultivate an innovative mindset.
  • Offer an inspiring environment that promotes interaction, communication and integration.
Dynamic Stations
THE SPACE

Collaborative Area

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.

Our goal collaborative area
Our goal tech matrix

Tech Matrix

High Powered CPUs to run programs that require higher specifications such as video editing, e-sports, and graphics rendering.

Digital Creator's Zone

Lounge furniture for kids to explore content creation such as film, vlogs, and interviews.

Our goal digital creators zone
Our goal makers corner

Maker's Corner

Dedicated section for 3D printing, crafting projects, and toolkit storage.

Portable Charging Cart for laptop charging units.

Dynamic Stations

Half hexagon tables allow for dynamic and unique shapes to accommodate different learning activities and encourage small group learning.

Our goal dynamic stations
Our goal transformative spaces

Transformative Spaces

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.

How RealVantage is involved

The Real Work Begins

RealVantage undertook the following:

  • Curation of after-school Digital Literacy curriculum.
  • Conceptualisation and leading the renovation of THE SPACE to improve room aesthetics and functionality.
  • Fundraising for above-mentioned responsibilities.

Renovation journey

November 2022

The initial state of THE SPACE.

Overall initial state of THE SPACE
Another angle of the initial state of THE SPACE
A corner section of the initial state of THE SPACE

February 2023

Discussion with Kaizen Architecture, the architect of THE SPACE.

Discussion with Kaizen Architecture 1
Kaizen Architecture pinpointing the colours to work with
Discussion with Kaizen Architecture 2

March 2023

New vinyl flooring were installed. RealVantage participated in the Fund raising Gala Dinner and sponsored a scholar.

New vinyl flooring installed at THE SPACE
Keith and Victoria attending the Fund raising Gala Dinner
Group photo with the other sponsors at the Fund raising Gala Dinner

April 2023

Further construction of THE SPACE.

Construction of THE SPACE 1
Construction of THE SPACE 2
Installing the new storage furniture in THE SPACE 1
Installing the new storage furniture in THE SPACE 2

June 2023

Construction finished. Waiting for furniture and equipment to arrive.

Construction finished
Construction finished with an empty wall for where the mural will be at
Construction finished with rows of table for CPUs to be installed

July 2023

Artist prepping up the mural for THE SPACE.

Artist prepping up to draw mural
Artist painting mural on the wall
Mural finish at THE SPACE

Programs that are run in "THE SPACE"

RealVantage will be sourcing, evaluating and coordinating with digital enrichment providers, below is a flavour on the breadth of activities held in "THE SPACE":
Soft Skills

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Public speaking
Digital

Digital

  • Coding
  • Content creation
  • Robotics
Maker

Maker

  • Journal book creation
  • Art jamming
  • Leather crafting
  • 3D printing

A team that

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Thank you to our partners and sponsors

Kaizen Architecture
Architecture Design
BUILDBUILT
Builders
DREAMCORE
Desktops
SECRETLAB
Gaming Chairs
DREAMCORE
Desktops
SECRETLAB
Gaming Chairs
OMNIDESK
Ergonomic Chairs
PEPPERWALL
Acoustic Panels
COMFORTDESIGN
Furniture
ARCFLOOR
Flooring
PEPPERWALL
Acoustic Panels
COMFORTDESIGN
Furniture
ARCFLOOR
Flooring
SNS
Building Materials
VANGUARD INTERIORS
Furniture
SNS
Building Materials
VANGUARD INTERIORS
Furniture

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.

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