Preschool Kindergarten Architecture

Numerous case studies have been carried out to determine the effect of our architectural environment on young children and their behavior. It is known that sensory stimuli are of the utmost importance to a child's development. After careful analysis, for Preschool & Kindergarten Architecture, we have selected 29 exemplary nursery schools from around the world, by recognized studios such as Future Systems, Shuhei Endo, Alsop Design, RCR, and others. Each project with numerous full color photographs, plans and construction details, as well as the texts provided by the architects themselves, all of which make this an invaluable reference book for a professionals and students in the field.

This fully illustrated guide to the planning and design of pre-school facilities for children is supported by a broad range of case studies, drawn from around the world. Both new buildings and adapted premises are covered. Essays on social development and childcare put the projects in context. Based on extensive research, Kindergarten Architecture offers the designer a unique survey of the best designs in kindergarten architecture. Two new kindergarten buildings are added to the case study section and the author provides guidance on the practical implications of recent changes to pre-school education. Contains two new case studies, 1. Corning Child Development Centre, New York and 2. Bornehaven De Fire Arstider, Copenhagen.

This book is about design built environments for young children and what architecture can offer early learning.

Architecture can inspire young children; the very shape and form of a daycare center can not only stimulate their imagination but can help children form strong relationships and help promote development. This design guide presents all the elements of building design that combine to create the very best environment for young children and the people who work with them, including building materials, multi-functional spaces and design scaled to suit small children.

* Discover the impact of emerging childcare strategy on architecture and design internationally * Learn from the broad knowledge of the well respected contributors * Specific policy information provides design guidance

This volume shows the variety of kindergarten architecture that promote fun, learning and creativity at the same time.For too long, kindergarten architects have been seemingly preoccupied with the principles of durability, maximisation of space, and minimisation of cost. This, however, also meant forgetting that these environments should promote fun, learning and creativity. However, the field has been experiencing a revolution and this volume showcases 60 of the most outstanding recent innovations worldwide. The chosen projects prove especially that collaboration between educationalists and designers can be uniquely fruitful for the planning and building of kindergartens.

This collection of essays is concerned with both the experiences children have within the supervised worlds they inhabit in schools and daycare centers, and with architecture and landscape architecture they experience within the city. International examples of innovative childcare practice are illustrated together with the design processes which informed their development. The emphasis here is on new and experimental childcare initiatives which set-out to reassert the rights of children to participate in a complex multi-faceted world. Research supports in depth recommendations regarding the ideal children's environments, across a range of contexts and dimensions. - Back cover