Takahiro Oka, Satoshi Osawa, Aki Hashimoto (NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD)

Next to Kyoto Imperial Garden, existing large trees, earthen walls are utilized. Playground makes use of lush greenery as borrowed scenery. The building is laid out as a separate building with a gabled roof, creating a look that blends in with the environment. Roofing tiles, bricks, woods are used in areas that best suit each material. Focusing on children's behavior, such as freely wandering around the garden regardless of season, there is connection between all activities whether in the garden, on the terrace, in the hall and nursery. It is one-connected-environment to nurture children's "original experiences" and will carry on the kindergarten’s education for many years to come.