Yasuo Terui (YASUO TERUI ARCHITECS)
Jo Ko (JSD)

This kindergarten embodies the concept of “forest kindergarten”. “Forest kindergarten” is an early childhood education method that fosters creativity through playing and learning in nature. We embodied the concept of “forest kindergarten” by erecting a simple spatial structure with 3D trusses rising from the floor. It rises from the floor to provide the necessary functional space, while also incorporating seemingly unrealistic spaces, such as the base of a diagonal column, to create a space suitable for the children’s physical growth. In addition to creating a sense of scale, the structure itself is intended to serve as an inspiration for the children’s ideas.