Sanliting Kindergarten embodies an engaging and dynamic architectural boundary extending beyond its immediate site, creating a safe yet stimulating environment that celebrates community connections, intergenerational integration, and childhood.
The "semi-transparent" architectural interface takes abstract veranda imagery and transforms it into an inclined wall adorned with mesh textures and high-back seats within openings. This visually appealing design produces an interactive interface that encourages visual and social engagement.
Moreover, this interface extends its influence beyond the project boundaries, transforming the adjacent grassy field into a vibrant community park. By celebrating the interplay of different age groups, this design approach responds to the evolving demographics in China, acknowledging the active involvement of grandparents in co-parenting.
The entrance, reminiscent of a lifted corner of a "blanket," and the modular wooden structures create a three-dimensional treasure map that sparks endless exploration for young learners. The 1.8-meter module balances the building's scale with the size of children's bodies, leading to "young exclusive territories" where children can move freely while adults stoop in most play spaces.