2WinnerTHE CASTLE GARDENwe imagine such a scene-- Children play with the light and shadow, shuttling between indoor & outdoor. The geometric order of the continuous roof and pure thick concrete construct the sense of ritual for this kindergarten,while the variable scale and the infiltration of the yard decompose the non-daily monumentality and construct a peaceful and poetic life.
12Runner-upTranquility within the cityBrutalism is not cold, it is peace, calm and tranquil. this is a concrete kindergarten with a touch of warmth. the aim of this project is not only to fit out and equip the necessary space for learning, but also to ensure that a tranquil and protected atmosphere is created, suitable for both recreation and teaching.
0Honorable MentionChildrenscape"Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity." The aim of our project is to create a ‘fortress’ and simultaneously a ‘playground’ for the children. The principal of brutalism is well and alive in the area, with most people considering the Unite d’Habitation by Le Corbusier the grandmother of brutalist architecture.
13People's Choice AwardBrutality and space for the children.Controversial topics: brutal architecture and kindergarten - a zone for the youngest. The problem that we tried to solve was to create a place that is pleasant for children in the brutalist architecture.
2Editor's ChoiceZone de joie THE ZONE DE JOIE IS THE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL SITUATED IN MARSEILLE, FRANCE. THE STRUCTURE TRIES TO BLEND THE STYLE OF BRUTALISM WITH THE IDEAS OF PLAYFULNESS USING THINCURVES , PLAY OF OPEN, SEMI-OPEN AND CLOSED SPACES WITH USAG OF BRIGHT COLORS TO GIVE PROVE RELEVANCE AS THE PLACE OF LEARNING FOR KIDS.
