PLAYSCAPE
Inclusive Early Childhood Education Center.
Children’s learning is profoundly influenced by their visual and psychological experiences within space. The concept of creating Playscape, intertwining with the natural terrain as it passes through the building, seamlessly connects outdoor wonders with captivating indoor spaces.
By suspending the architectural mass from the roof over an enclosed natural landscape, we enhance the spatial configuration with a touch of playfulness, both visually and physically. The interplay of vibrant colors on the glasses, combined with the calming patterns on the facade, introduces a captivating dance of shadows and light into Playscape.
By distorting the traditional geometric shape, we infuse the space with a sense of excitement and divide it into engaging ‘chunks’ that create a strong sense of belonging, allowing children to truly own and shape their experience within Playscape.
Details
Modules are supported by the vertical hexagonal pipe that sustains the wind load and also allows the rotation of certain angles around the pipes. The modules are fixed at a certain angle through the pins on the top and bottom of the modules that also hold the modules at a fixed position on the pipe.
The new skin is added to the exterior of Warner Hall by extending the floor creating the thermal bridge at the junction of the floor and existing structure. This floor supports the facade structure that holds the terracotta modules.
Performance Optimization
The dataset of the rotation angle of the modules is optimized computationally based on performance goals such as Glare performance, solar radiation, and view accessibility.
Density Optimization
Elevation responds to the optimization goals as well as the level of privacy of space by the ratio of close versus open and using the less dense modules at such places.
Density Optimization
Elevation responds to the optimization goals as well as the level of privacy of space by the ratio of close versus open and using the less dense modules at such places.
Density Optimization
Elevation responds to the optimization goals as well as the level of privacy of space by the ratio of close versus open and using the less dense modules at such places.