The Garden of the Kindergarden 造园儿 - 烟台国际幼儿园
Kindergarten is a child's first step into the wider world and the starting point for shaping their outlook on life. It is where they begin to forge a connection with nature, fostering their spirit and igniting their curiosity and desire to explore through experiences with every blade of grass, flower, and insect. The architecture itself can serve as a foundation for exploration, offering children the freedom to engage with space and immerse themselves in discovery.
幼儿园是孩子们接触广阔世界的第一步，也是塑造他们人生观的起点。孩子们可以从小时候开始建立人与自然的联系, 通过一草一木、一花一虫的体验，来培育孩子的心灵，激发他们的好奇心与探索欲。建筑本身可以作为他们探索的起点，基于孩子们自由的空间去感受。
Building on these aspirations, we propose several design strategies for the architectural spaces: 1.Natural Courtyard: Create a vibrant natural courtyard where children can learn and play outdoors, experiencing the changing seasons and fostering a love and respect for nature.2.Rooftop Stage: Make full use of rooftop spaces to provide children with outdoor environments at varying heights and dimensions, enriching their spatial experiences. 3.Participatory Spaces: Design adaptable, multifunctional spaces where children can engage in diverse activities such as classes, performances, and creative projects. 4.Flexible Classrooms: Connect educational spaces to the outdoors through transitional "grey spaces," encouraging children to explore beyond the classroom.
在这些愿景的基础上，我们提出了几个针对建筑空间的设计策略。自然庭院：打造一个充满生机的自然庭院，让孩子们在户外学习和玩耍，感受四季的变化，培养对自然的热爱和尊重。屋顶舞台：充分利用屋顶空间，给予孩子不同高度与维度的室外空间。参与式空间：设计灵活的多功能大空间，供孩子们进行不同的课程、表演、创作等活动。灵活教室：教育通过灰空间与室外相连，鼓励孩子们向外探索。
Light X Interior 光 X 内外
In this kindergarten, we envision a place where children not only grow within a natural environment but also actively participate in shaping and reshaping the spaces around them. By offering engaging and exploratory courtyard spaces, we encourage children to enjoy, discover, and, most importantly, take an active role in transforming and creating their environment. The architecture features variously sized window openings on the interior roofs, ensuring no corner of the kindergarten remains dim. This design allows children to play in bright, sunlit spaces, even interact with the dappled light patterns as part of their exploration and joy. 我们希望在这个园中，孩子们不仅能够在自然的环境中成长，而且能够亲身参与到空间的塑造与重塑中。通过提供充满趣味和探索性的庭院空间，我们鼓励孩子们去享受、去发现，更重要的是，去主动改变和创造他们的环境。建筑室内屋顶上开了很多大小不同的窗洞，希望整个幼儿园没有昏暗的角落，孩子们可以在明媚的阳光下去玩耍，甚至和这些光斑互动。
Nature X Frame 自然画框
The courtyard serves as a dynamic framed scene—a living work of art shaped by nature—and forms the first impression for every child entering the kindergarten. The long wall at the entrance doubles as an art display wall, embodying the campus's commitment to aesthetic education and inspiring every child to engage in creative expression. 庭院犹如一幅不断变化的框景，是充满生机的大自然的艺术品，也是每个孩子来到这座幼儿园的第一印象。入口的长墙，也可以成为艺术品的展示墙，表达校园美育的文化理念，鼓励每一个孩子都来进行创作。
Two Courtyards 两个庭院
The spatial organization is seamlessly interconnected through two courtyards, with the design strategy defined by three key axes. Along the horizontal axis, the west side of the site, highlighted by blue zones, houses circulation and administrative spaces, while the more spacious eastern side is dedicated entirely to children's daily activities. This functional arrangement ensures a clear separation between pedestrian and vehicular flows. The two courtyards act as bridges, linking the east and west sides while forming a continuous horizontal visual corridor. The south-north axis at the main entrance establishes the kindergarten's identity, with the entrance opening directly onto a lively, ever-changing courtyard. This space not only reflects the transitions of the seasons but also celebrates the growth of the children. Similarly, the south-north axis of the classroom units connects both the southern and northern courtyards, inviting children to engage with nature and fostering connections among them. 平面的组织，通过这两个庭院紧密的连接在一起。整个设计策略可以通过三条轴线来解读。首先是水平向的轴线，可以看到场地的西侧蓝色色块处主要是交通空间以及办公后勤空间，东侧更宽敞的场地完整的留给孩子，作为日常活动的空间，这样的功能划分可以实现左右两侧的人车分流。同时两个庭院将东西侧环环相扣，形成水平的视线通廊。第二条是主入口的南北向轴线，入口代表了幼儿园的形象，在这里我们让入口正对一个充满生机不断变化的庭院，感受四季的变化的同时也见证了孩子的成长。第三条是教室单元区域的南北向轴线，单元的南北侧都向庭院打开，让孩子们更愿意去接近自然，了解彼此。
The Garden of Joy 乐之园
The courtyard on the eastern side of the building, named Garden of Joy, serves as a shared paradise for all the children. Spanning over 1,000 square meters, this expansive space is filled with diverse elements, including greenery, sand dunes, water features, steps, a theater, and slides. Children are encouraged to step out of their classrooms and freely explore this playground, shaping and transforming it into a space they love and cherish. 建筑东侧的庭院，我们给它起名为乐之园。这个一千多平的大场地，是所有孩子公用的乐园，这里有绿地，沙丘，水池，台阶，剧场，滑梯等各种元素。我们鼓励孩子们走出教室，去自由探索这片乐园，去打造磨合成他们所喜欢的样子。
Flexible Classroom 灵活教室
The kindergarten's classroom units are seamlessly connected to the outdoors through transitional grey spaces, encouraging children to step outside and explore the world beyond. Sliding doors can be fully opened, creating a seamless integration between indoor and outdoor spaces. The gently sloping grass mounds serve as versatile areas where children can play, explore, and even participate in lessons, transforming nature into their classroom. 幼儿园的教室单元通过灰空间与室外相连，鼓励孩子们走出教室，探索外面的世界。教室的移门可以完全敞开，使室内与室外空间实现无缝融合。微微隆起的草坡既是孩子们玩耍和探索的场地，也可以成为他们上课和学习的自然课堂。
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