With the hopes of addressing the shortage of preschool education in remote areas, Crossboundaries — an architecture studio with offices in Beijing and Frankfurt, brings a dynamic design for a rural kindergarten to life.
The location of the project is Beisha which is China's Funing County. When designing the educational institution, Crossboundaries looked to arrange the space as a "miniature village." As a result, the layout boasts"a cluster of house-like structures." The square is a focal point of the arrangement and each unit is well-connected through "winding paths and raised walkways."
Creating a rural kindergarten with the topography of a village-like space is surely an interesting venture into the field. By establishing a fluid dynamic between the operating units of the preschool, Crossboundaries is able to offer a unique learning experience.
Photo Credits: Wu Qingshan, HaoHongyi, Mini Liu
Problem-Alleviating Rural Kindergartens
Crossboundaries Builds a Clustered Mini Village in China
Trend Themes
1. Clustered Mini Villages - Designing educational spaces as miniature villages is a trend that offers a unique learning experience.
2. Rural Kindergartens - Addressing the shortage of preschool education in remote areas is a trend that presents disruptive innovation opportunities.
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Industry Implications
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