Modules for the little ones. Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group
14/06/2021.
[Krákow] Poland
metalocus, CRISTINA FERNÁNDEZ
metalocus, CRISTINA FERNÁNDEZ
The Modular Kindergarten, located in Krakow, in Poland and designed by the Franta Group studio, more specifically by Maciej Franta, is the first kindergarten in Krakow and almost in Poland to use a steel structure to create two fully equipped modules and functional where you can turn spaces into play and learning areas for children.
The design seeks constructive and minimalist simplicity full of color and expressiveness flooded by a large amount of natural light through glazing strips on white, polished, and simple facades that directly connect the interior to the exterior through extensive gardens.
The design seeks constructive and minimalist simplicity full of color and expressiveness flooded by a large amount of natural light through glazing strips on white, polished, and simple facades that directly connect the interior to the exterior through extensive gardens.
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group. Photograph by Archifolio Tomasz Zakrzewski
Ground floor plan. Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group
Section. Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group
Estructural axonometry. Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group
Concept diagram. Ground floor plan. Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group
Concept diagram. Ground floor plan. Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group
Sketch 1. Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group
Sketch 2. Modular Kindergarten by Franta Group
The Franta Group studio, led by Maciej Franta, has designed the Modular Kindergarten as a space for modern but austere expression reflected in its geometry, integrated into its natural context, and linked to the existing school that is adjacent to the project.
The program is simple and functional, equipped with sanitary facilities and changing rooms as well as rooms where to play and learn and to create events for the little ones, being able to transfer these moments to the outside gardens in a contiguous and direct way while preserving respect for the values of the center and to the expressiveness of the whole.
The program is simple and functional, equipped with sanitary facilities and changing rooms as well as rooms where to play and learn and to create events for the little ones, being able to transfer these moments to the outside gardens in a contiguous and direct way while preserving respect for the values of the center and to the expressiveness of the whole.
Description of project by Franta Group
The kindergarten program included the implementation of two full kindergarten units with nodes sanitary facilities and cloakrooms with an administrative, kitchen and technical part and a connector with an existing school. It is the first in Krakow and one of the first in Poland modular kindergarten facilities fully realized in steel frame technology.
Thanks to its application, from the beginning of the design process until the building is commissioned only three months have passed for use.
"Attempts were made to create an architecture of simplicity asminimalist background for colorful and expressive preschool life and respectto the existing values.”
Maciej Franta.
The kindergarten building is stylistically consistent with the assumptions minimalism - devoid of details, it affects through its geometry and large areas of whitethe façade contrasting with the glazing stripes. The whole idea of the building is based on forming architecture as a backdrop for preschool events while continuing to form continuation of the existing architecture.
Such an effect was obtained thanks to the tectonic transposition of the solid a historic building and shaping a form with a modern expression on its basis. Buildingdesigned to integrate with the natural surroundings. Kindergarten rooms directlythey open onto kindergarten gardens allowing for a seamless direct connection between the interior with garden. The facility was designed in a functional layout centered around internal integration hall for children. It provides in the moments between lessons interaction between young users.
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Architects
Franta Group.- Maciej Franta.
Collaborators
Investor
Krakow City Hall.
Area
350 sqm.
Dates
2017.
Location
Calle Golikówka 52, Kraków,Poland.
Photography
Maciej Franta. Franta Group
Maciej Franta (born in 1983) estableshed the Frantagroup studio, in Poland. He is graduate of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Technology Krakowska and the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated doctoral studies at the Faculty of Architecture of the Cracow University of Technology.
Laureate of nationwide and international architectural competitions, including the Center for Education and Sport in Mysiadło (SARP international competition 2008 - 1st prize); Local government kindergarten in Sułkowice (SARP Competition 2013 - 1st prize), Building of the forest arboretum in Syców (2006 - 1st prize), Competition for the development of a housing complex in Zabrze (2019 - 1st prize). Winner of the distinction in in the competition: the Małopolska Voivodeship Award Stanisław Witkiewicz 2018.
Laureate of nationwide and international architectural competitions, including the Center for Education and Sport in Mysiadło (SARP international competition 2008 - 1st prize); Local government kindergarten in Sułkowice (SARP Competition 2013 - 1st prize), Building of the forest arboretum in Syców (2006 - 1st prize), Competition for the development of a housing complex in Zabrze (2019 - 1st prize). Winner of the distinction in in the competition: the Małopolska Voivodeship Award Stanisław Witkiewicz 2018.
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