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BPPT Kindergarten
BPPT Kindergarten
Bydgoszcz, Poland
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BPPT Kindergarten
Bydgoszcz, Poland
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
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The kindergarten in the Bydgoszcz Industrial and Technological Park
The Industrial and Technological Park in Bydgoszcz is one of the largest in Poland, covering an area of 286 hectares. There are over 5,000 people employed in 180 companies located in the Park. The six-unit kindergarten with sport and art facilities and a rooftop meteorological observatory was built for the children of people working in the Park.
The single-story building is about 1,600 square meters and provides a places for up to 150 children. It is located on a flat plot surrounded by an industrial forest. The simple blocks with characteristic house-shaped windows were meant to peek out from behind the tree trunks. However, this did not happen. In 2020, during the initial tree cutting, the groups of trees, previously protected from the wind, began to break. A quick decision was made to cut down all the trees for safety reasons and the once-forested plot became a clearing. Construction began, changing the landscape for several years. New trees were planted, but it will take a long time to restore a real forest.
Following the industrial character of the area, the kindergarten was designed to have a science and engineering profile. Therefore, a rooftop terrace with a meteorological observatory was created and all the installations, air intakes, vents and fans can be seen. In the common areas there are interactive boards, small playhouses to hide and wooden walls where children can build their own structures. The corridors are well lit with large roof skylights which are also perfect for stargazing on November evenings. In the mail hall there are two cloud-shaped hanging seats which turned out to be children’s favourite spots and a reason why they do not want to go home.
The building has a simple layout, it is made up of three blocks connected with wide corridors. In the first block there are two rooms for the youngest children and a kitchen. The second one has four rooms for older children and the third block houses a multifunctional space for sport and cultural activities and utility rooms. The group rooms are arranged in 3 double modules. The bathrooms are located between the rooms and they are quite unusual. There are round sinks in the middle topped with round roof skylights allowing natural light to enter. The space is divided in half by a frameless glass creating an optical illusion. When you expect to see yourself in the mirror you are actually looking into the other bathroom.
After cutting down the trees, the plot turned out to be flatter than expected so we decided to diversify the terrain a little bit. Two hills leaning against the building were made from the earth dug up during construction. One of the hills is covered with grass and is a perfect place for sledding in winter. The second one is planted with bushes and offers a 3-meter-long slide. Around the building there is a vast green space, a playground, sandy islands with outdoor toys and picturesque lavender fields. Children can also play in a sensory garden with a long, meandring path made of various materials. The northern corner of the plot was designated for the garden with a greenhouse and large beds where children will grow vegetables and plant flowers.
Much of the building's façade is covered with greenery. There are grass and bushes on the embankments and climbing plants on the steel substructures. In two years, we will have fully green walls. All the greenery is watered with rainwater collected in underground tanks. Instead of a traditional trash shelter there are deep recycling containers in a form of aesthetic wooden circles. These small yet specific elements are meant to support ecological education for the youngest children.
The Industrial and Technological Park in Bydgoszcz is one of the largest in Poland, covering an area of 286 hectares. There are over 5,000 people employed in 180 companies located in the Park. The six-unit kindergarten with sport and art facilities and a rooftop meteorological observatory was built for the children of people working in the Park.
The single-story building is about 1,600 square meters and provides a places for up to 150 children. It is located on a flat plot surrounded by an industrial forest. The simple blocks with characteristic house-shaped windows were meant to peek out from behind the tree trunks. However, this did not happen. In 2020, during the initial tree cutting, the groups of trees, previously protected from the wind, began to break. A quick decision was made to cut down all the trees for safety reasons and the once-forested plot became a clearing. Construction began, changing the landscape for several years. New trees were planted, but it will take a long time to restore a real forest.
Following the industrial character of the area, the kindergarten was designed to have a science and engineering profile. Therefore, a rooftop terrace with a meteorological observatory was created and all the installations, air intakes, vents and fans can be seen. In the common areas there are interactive boards, small playhouses to hide and wooden walls where children can build their own structures. The corridors are well lit with large roof skylights which are also perfect for stargazing on November evenings. In the mail hall there are two cloud-shaped hanging seats which turned out to be children’s favourite spots and a reason why they do not want to go home.
The building has a simple layout, it is made up of three blocks connected with wide corridors. In the first block there are two rooms for the youngest children and a kitchen. The second one has four rooms for older children and the third block houses a multifunctional space for sport and cultural activities and utility rooms. The group rooms are arranged in 3 double modules. The bathrooms are located between the rooms and they are quite unusual. There are round sinks in the middle topped with round roof skylights allowing natural light to enter. The space is divided in half by a frameless glass creating an optical illusion. When you expect to see yourself in the mirror you are actually looking into the other bathroom.
After cutting down the trees, the plot turned out to be flatter than expected so we decided to diversify the terrain a little bit. Two hills leaning against the building were made from the earth dug up during construction. One of the hills is covered with grass and is a perfect place for sledding in winter. The second one is planted with bushes and offers a 3-meter-long slide. Around the building there is a vast green space, a playground, sandy islands with outdoor toys and picturesque lavender fields. Children can also play in a sensory garden with a long, meandring path made of various materials. The northern corner of the plot was designated for the garden with a greenhouse and large beds where children will grow vegetables and plant flowers.
Much of the building's façade is covered with greenery. There are grass and bushes on the embankments and climbing plants on the steel substructures. In two years, we will have fully green walls. All the greenery is watered with rainwater collected in underground tanks. Instead of a traditional trash shelter there are deep recycling containers in a form of aesthetic wooden circles. These small yet specific elements are meant to support ecological education for the youngest children.
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