ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

1. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF PĻAVNIEKKALNS

   Latvia

   Ķekava, 2015

    

   PROGRAM: Elementary school

   SIZE: 3000 m2

   TYPE: Competition, 2nd prize

   ARCHITECT: Maris Bardins, Didzis Jaunzems Architecture
   

    

   The project creates vibrant, inviting and playful school environment that promotes joy of learning and mutual socialization of children. The building consists of three functionally different blocks - sports, learning and recreation. Each of them has a different visual and spatial characteristics based on their usage. The concept of building layout allows complete elimination of corridors - a spacious unified area is created, where children have an opportunity to meet each other and make new friends. Staircase and atrium system provides constant circulation of children between floors and recreational areas, promoting physical activities and bringing vitality into the building.

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     Preserved existing sports hall and most of the trees

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     Building designed as close as possible to the land plot border creating more space for playgrounds, recreational and sports areas

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     3 functional blocks - sports, learning, recreation - with different visual and spatial characteristics based on their usage

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     9 different playgrounds

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     Glass facade provides interaction between indoor and outdoor space

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