Designed to nurture children age zero to five, the Timayui kindergarten is a fun and funky space that is flooded with natural lighting. In addition to aesthetic appeal, the sloped roof performs multiple functions: it allows for easy rainwater harvesting (which can then be recycled) and situates the skylight such that natural light reaches throughout the interior.
By using shotcrete for the walls, the designer was able to reduce construction time and also alleviate the problem of excessive material waste. And finally, the building’s north-south orientation permits a natural airy breeze that gives Bogota’s muggy days some energy-free relief.
+ Giancarlo Mazzanti
Via Designboom
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Looking a lot like stone teeth jutting up from the surrounding lush landscape, the Timayui kindergarten in Bogota brings nature into baby’s life right from the start. With green spaces central to the complex, and visible from each of the six conical rooms, the design by Giancarlo Mazzanti is also a welcoming meeting space for the local community. Carefully chosen building materials and passive design ensure that this iconic neighborhood structure invests in a sustainable future.
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The Timayui Kindergarten juts out of the lush landscape like giant stone teeth.
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By incorporating green spaces into every part of the design, it ensures that baby will appreciate nature from the age of zero up.
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This is an iconic collection of 6 conical buildings in Bogota, Colombia.
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With “social inclusion” at the core of its philosophy, everyone in the community is welcome.
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Not only is the kindergarten very interesting to look at, but it also has a variety of sustainable characteristics.
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Using shotcrete for the exterior walls cut down on fabrication time.
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It also kept building waste to an absolute minimum.
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The sloped roof permits easy rainwater capture.
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And also positions the skylight such that natural lighting can reach all parts of the interior.
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The building is also naturally ventilated, which brings relief to Bogota’s muggier days.
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Somewhat evocative of stone outcrops throughout Britain’s landscape, the kindergarten is nonetheless a beautiful, sustainable cluster that the locals can be proud ot.
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