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The site community decided to develop for a Kindergarten in Dobrin for 30 children is one of the nicest in the village. It is a vacant lot at the historical village green with a view to the river and a corresponding area for a garden.
Courtesy of ATELIER 8000 – Photographs : Ond?ej Bou?ka
The basic vision was to situate the kindergarten in the vicinity, in symbiosis with the country and village. The formal concept was developed complying with the historical concept of vernacular architecture. Colour and material design builds on the local genius loci reflected in the ´earthy´ character of the building.
Courtesy of ATELIER 8000 РPhotographs : Ond?ej Bou?ka In terms of abstraction, the building is based on the concept of a classic country house with a hip roof. Vernacular elements are also used on the fa̤ade that is rich with statuary referring to decorativeness of traditional architecture in the area. The sculptor is Jiri Vorel who has personal bond to this location.
Courtesy of ATELIER 8000 – Photographs : Ond?ej Bou?ka
The kindergarten in Dobrin is a return to the world of fairy-tales, to the world of children. It respects their visions and wishes; it should resemble a small ´cottage´ that provides a harmony, warmth, and possibility to have a good romp. The spatial concept of the interior layout works with openness as much as possible and identifies itself as different compared with usually...