Kindergarten and Daycare Center in Barbiano | Roland Baldi Architects

Kindergarten and Daycare Center in Barbiano, At the southern entrance to Barbiano, a green wooden structure marks the new entrance to the village. The multifunctional ensemble, built to the Climate House Gold standard, is divided into two structures, each on opposite sides of the street: on the hillside, a kindergarten, daycare center children’s restaurant and a protected play area on the roof; opposite, the tourist office with a staircase as well as an elevator tower that provides barrier-free access to the village center.

A bridge connects the two structures. The architecture uses the landscape as a design generator: a base made of exposed concrete supports light wooden structures with green glazed facades that make the building visible from afar.

Inside, open learning areas replace the classic classroom typology; niches and meeting islands create spaces for movement, retreat, and play. Light-colored materials, continuous daylight, and the consistent use of wood for floors, furniture, as well as acoustic ceilings characterize the calm, child-friendly atmosphere.