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SWF Infant and Toddler Rearing Research Center

Liben Design Office

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Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Learning Space
6.56
6.85
6.84
5.74
6.5
Matthew Senkowycz
Matthew Senkowycz Cofounder at Loom Atelier
love the gentle gradients creeping...
6
7
7
5
6.25
Laura Guido-Clark
Laura Guido-Clark Founder at Love Good Color
7.12
7.46
7.98
5
6.89
Angela Lindahl
Angela Lindahl Cofounder at Yatofo Creatives
7.59
6.65
6.02
5.89
6.54
Matyas Simonyi
Matyas Simonyi Creative Director at Tom Postma Design
5.88
6.5
6.81
5.26
6.11
Alda Ly
Alda Ly Founder and Principal at ALA Studio
7.5
7
8
6
7.13
Simon Hamilton
Simon Hamilton Founder at Simon Hamilton Creative
6.25
6.81
7.82
6.47
6.84
Amalia Ramírez
Amalia Ramírez Founder and Design Director at ar_ea
6
7
6
6
6.25
Maria Felicitas Navia
Maria Felicitas Navia Founder at OHIO Estudio
7.17
6.71
6.44
5.73
6.51
Lyanne Oosterhof
Lyanne Oosterhof Senior Interior Architect at Mecanoo
I very much like how they did the c...
6
7
7
6
6.5
Shuhei Aoyama
Shuhei Aoyama Founder and Director at B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio
6.2
7.6
6.5
6
6.58
Roman Vrtiška
Roman Vrtiška Cofounder at Vrtiška & Žák
6
5
6
5.5
5.63
Nataša Stanaćev
Nataša Stanaćev Founding Partner at Stanaćev Granados
7
7.5
6.5
6
6.75
Client
Shanghai Municipal Kindergarten
Floor area
1300 ㎡
Completion
2022
Finishes

The design fully considered the surrounding environment and the historical background of the building itself. On the basis of retaining the characteristics of the original building, ingenious renovation and expansion have been carried out. The architectural style of the eastern side was preserved, with structural reinforcement and facade and roof repairs carried out.

The western side building did not meet the height requirements, necessitating the demolition and reconstruction of the floor slabs, roof, and south facade, along with overall structural strengthening. A new steel frame structure was introduced, creating a nested structure within the building. This dialogue between the newly constructed modern architecture and the preserved historical buildings resulted in the creation of a parent-child center that not only meets the demands of modern education but also embodies historical heritage and cultural value.

The entrance is like a city hall, the painting room is like an art market, and the reading room is a dream library. The other rooms are like this, giving the space a realistic function, and we hope that children will maintain interest in each classroom. In this way, every time children enter, they will gain new experiences because of these, they shuttle through it, and everyone is the protagonist of the story. Upon entering the kindergarten, the first thing that catches the eye is a warm reception area. The design style of the reception area adopts warm tones, such as soft gradient pink and light wood on the wall, so that visitors can feel the warm atmosphere of home.

In the sensory integration classroom, design is combined with interesting special teaching aids to set up targeted training courses and vivid games. These are supplemented by stimulation, induction, and other means to improve sensory integration ability, stimulate children's own excellent potential, and promote overall physical and mental health and comprehensive quality.

In the art classroom, soft tones, environmentally friendly material choices, and diverse regional settings create a natural atmosphere where children can create freely. The stairs continue the concept of a "tree-lined path," leading children and parents to explore more areas.

On the other side of the second floor, the theater space retains the original wooden structure roof while incorporating decorative elements. The interesting stage beneath the wooden house is created using tree shapes and decorative lines jumping on the ground. These elements not only attract children's attention but also transport them into an interesting fairy tale world.

Through design, we aim to stimulate children's talents and passions, planting small seeds in their hearts, and shaping this place into a "Nature Town" where children can grow happily and healthily.