GALLERY2

educational

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  • 01 Hoshinomori Center for Early Childhood Education & Care
  • 02 Early Childhood Education and Care Kuwana
  • 03 Kikumoto Kindergarten
  • 04 Hanoura Kindergarten
  • 05 Suzaka Futaba Kindergarten
  • 06 Meimai Pino Early Learning Center
  • 07 Toyokawa kindergarten
  • 08 Kusunoki Kindergarten
  • 09 Nishi-Kawaguchi Kindergarten
  • 01 Hoshinomori Center for Early Childhood Education & Care
  • 02 Early Childhood Education and Care Kuwana
  • 03 Kikumoto Kindergarten
  • 04 Hanoura Kindergarten
  • 05 Suzaka Futaba Kindergarten
  • 06 Meimai Pino Early Learning Center
  • 07 Toyokawa kindergarten
  • 08 Kusunoki Kindergarten
  • 09 Nishi-Kawaguchi Kindergarten
Early Childhood Education and Care Kuwana
Location
Kuwana, Mie, Japan
Main use
Centers for Early Childhood Education & Care (combined kindergarten and childcare center)
Construction
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Number of stories
2 above ground
Site area
31,316.74 sq f
Building area
13,034.02 sq f
Total floor area
15,103.38 sq f
Year of construction
2020

Given that the site is adjacent to Kuwana Kindergarten (operated by Mizutani Gakuen), the aim was to provide a new learning environment as an early learning center (combined kindergarten and childcare center) to help alleviate waiting lists. The building is located in a country setting, surrounded by fields and paddies. The project is inspired by two key educational themes: using the agricultural setting to learn more about food and cuisine, and using brain science to harness natural curiosity and encourage learning. Inspired by the Kuwana's local tradition of a thousand origami cranes, the building features a triple interconnected roof that floats gracefully above the play area, creating a natural space for intellectual stimulation and nourishment. Another key feature of the site layout is the integration with the existing kindergarten. Joint design with Jakuetsu