The creation of green areas and the presence of natural light in each of the rooms, as well as a design that takes into consideration the energy consumption, are the keys of the project created by Erkstudio. The building has a large ramp that is more than a structural element, becoming a unifying piece that crosses all the different parts that form the kindergarten.
Description of the project by Felipe Balmaceda
Kindergarten for children from higher average level, lower middle and nursery, located in the village area of Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile.
Being a totally new project, the Garden, considered two levels with a total floor area of 1,400 sqm.
The construction includes the correct implementation of all networks and utility connections, climate, passive ventilation means, ramps for strollers and wheelchairs, security areas with rubber flooring, projecting with special care spaces that are inclusive and secure in all its forms.
Low energy resource elements, landscaping, generous natural lighting and activity rooms are contemplated.
The layout and location of the project is primarily pose in relation to the courts, resulting staying as a large central courtyard protected by the volumes of the building, and private gardens for each activity room.
Cradle rooms arise in second level with separate kitchen and hoist connected to the kitchen on the first level. Like wise with connection via ramp that traverses the project, which, in turn, serves as bracing structure.
The materials were chosen based on its noble quality; resistance, economy, durability and low maintenance, the absence of coating finishes, veneers or coupled to the structure elements. Basically the outside are granted as a building structural work.
CREDITS. DATA SHEET.-
Architect.- Felipe Balmaceda (erkstudio).
Collaborator.- Catalina Gómez Beck.
Constructor.- STM INGENIERIA Y CONSTRUCCIÓN.
Cient.- Municipalidad de Lo Barnechea.
Area.- 1.400 sqm.
Location.- Lastra street, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile.
Date.- 2014.
