An extension project for the kindergarten in Ichihara, Chiba. It is aimed to be a community center not only for children but also for their families and graduates.

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Architects: Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects

Location: Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Area: 684.81 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Yasutaka Yoshimura

Structural Engineer: Eisuke Mitsuda Structural Consultants (wooden) / Hasegawa Sogo Sekkei (Steel)

Adviser For Kindergarten: HIBINOSEKKEI, Inc + yoji no shiro

General Contractor: Hirai Kensetsu / Sanwa-kigyo Corporation (Tent Warehouse)

Building Area: 512.42 sqm
Max Height: 8,470 mm

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From the architect. An extension project for the kindergarten in Ichihara, Chiba. It is aimed to be a community center not only for children but also for their families and graduates.

Exploded Axonometric

We provided huge air volume to enables children to run around in the building by ready-made tent warehouse, which reminds of the existed warehouse stood in the same site.

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1st Floor Plan

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 The tent warehouse also covers the freely folded wooden walls that forms place-like thing. We also tried to stimulate childr...