Children’s dreams, built sustainably – The new kindergarten and daycare center in Kiens/Chienes has replaced the previous building and now offers space for two separate groups and daycare for up to 20 children.
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Roland Baldi Architects designed the two-storey timber building with a clear design language and well-thought-out room layout: Light-flooded group rooms and various studios open onto the garden, creating a welcoming environment for learning and playing.
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The children’s canteen serves as a central catering location for the kindergarten children as well as the students at the neighbouring primary school. The reddish-brown wooden façade, inspired by the nearby church tower, blends harmoniously into the townscape. A zigzag ramp ensures step-free access to the upper floor and acts as a connection to the upper half of the village.
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With a focus on sustainability, the kindergarten meets the Klimahaus/ CasaClima A standard and uses modern technologies such as an air-to-water heat pump and photovoltaic modules on the green roof. The result is a dream building for children, where the little ones can explore, learn, and play in safety.
Project Info:
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Architects: Elena Casati, Roland Baldi Architects
- Country: Italy
- Area: 124306 m²
- Year:Â 2021
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Photographs: Oskar Da Riz
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Manufacturers: Askeen, Bagnara, Gruber Türen, Hella, Liftkom, Prast, Seeber, Tecnoserramenti, XAL
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Structural Engineering: Baubüro
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Mechanical and Electrical Engineering:Â Energytech
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Technical Team: Baubüro, Energytech, Pfeiffer Partners
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Architects Team:Â Roland Baldi, Sila Giriftinoglu, Erica Mazzoni
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