MAD Architects Begin Construction on Floating Kindergarten above Historic Beijing Courtyard
Construction has begun on MAD Architect?s ?Courtyard Kindergarten? in Beijing. Located on the site of a traditional siheyuan courtyard dating from 1725, MAD?s proposal sees a new building inserted to protect the surroundings, and reinvigorate the existing buildings into use.
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Construction has begun on MAD Architect?s ?Courtyard Kindergarten? in Beijing. Located on the site of a traditional siheyuan courtyard dating from 1725, MAD?s proposal sees a new building inserted to protect the surroundings, and reinvigorate the existing buildings into use.The courtyard will be surrounded by a ?dynamic floating roof? offering a ?multi-layered urban narrative, where old and new co-exist.? The rooftop element is envisioned as a ?place full of magic ? a playful escape for the children that is a symbol of freedom and endless imagination.?
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The new addition adopts a low, gentle posture, creating a colorful playground for outdoor sports and activities. The southwest side features an undulating surface of hills and plains, forming a playful landscape of high and low terrains.
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Beneath the roof, the kindergarten?s interior contains open-concept teaching spaces, a library, small theater, and gymnasium. The open nature of the space lends to ?a free and inclusive atmosphere? for 400 children. The positioning of the learning space, opening towards historic buildings, offers alternating views of old and new throughout the scheme, allow ch...
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Construction has begun on MAD Architect?s ?Courtyard Kindergarten? in Beijing. Located on the site of a traditional siheyuan courtyard dating from 1725, MAD?s proposal sees a new building inserted to protect the surroundings, and reinvigorate the existing buildings into use.The courtyard will be surrounded by a ?dynamic floating roof? offering a ?multi-layered urban narrative, where old and new co-exist.? The rooftop element is envisioned as a ?place full of magic ? a playful escape for the children that is a symbol of freedom and endless imagination.?
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The new addition adopts a low, gentle posture, creating a colorful playground for outdoor sports and activities. The southwest side features an undulating surface of hills and plains, forming a playful landscape of high and low terrains.
© SAN
Beneath the roof, the kindergarten?s interior contains open-concept teaching spaces, a library, small theater, and gymnasium. The open nature of the space lends to ?a free and inclusive atmosphere? for 400 children. The positioning of the learning space, opening towards historic buildings, offers alternating views of old and new throughout the scheme, allow ch...
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