Gandía’s Experimental Kid University Nurtures Creativity and Six Mulberry Trees in Spain

Posted By Tafline Laylin On September 12, 2012 @ 8:05 am In Architecture,carousel showcase,gallery,Urban design | No Comments

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Inhabitat has featured a spate of alternative education programs ^[6] lately, but it's been a while since we've seen architecture and education ^[7] merge so beautifully to harness creativity and play. The municipality of Gandia in Spain commissioned Spanish architects Paredes Pedrosa ^[8] to design the Kid University, which promotes an experimental approach to education that puts the outdoors first.

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The Gandía Kid University was organized around and protects six existing white mulberry trees scattered around a central courtyard. All of the learning activities and workshops take place here – in this central natural setting – with the intention of encouraging creativity ^[9] among children.

Interior spaces are well-lit ^[10] and naturally ventilated and they maintain a visual and close spatial connection with the green courtyard. And finally, the low-lying, 1,075 square meter facility is clad in white ceramic tiles that foster a sense of continuity. Combining learning and nature ^[11] as part of any educational program is A-OK with us and we hope the trend will continue!

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Via Arch Daily ^[12]

Images © Roland Halbe, © Luis Asín

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[6] alternative education programs: http://www.inhabitots.com/why-waldorf-education-is-a-great-choice-for-environmentally-conscious-parents/

[7] architecture and education: http://inhabitat.com/fairy-tale-strawbale-cottage-is-a-charming-waldorf-preschool-in-cuernavaca-mexico/

[8] Paredes Pedrosa: http://www.paredespedrosa.com

[9] encouraging creativity: http://inhabitat.com/the-epic-creative-co-op-is-a-multi-faceted-film-studio-made-from-shipping-containers/

[10] well-lit: http://inhabitat.com/tag/daylighting/

[11] learning and nature: http://inhabitat.com/lernort-natur-a-living-growing-garden-center-springs-up-at-berlins-tempelhof-airport/

[12] Arch Daily: http://www.archdaily.com/271397/kids-university-in-gandia-paredes-pedrosa/

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