Designed by Taller de Arquitectura de Bogotá, San José Preschool was formulated as a series of isolated volumes, a village of knowledge that takes the organic character of the natural context of the place and the ?small scale? of its users, (children between the ages of 4 to 6).
Photography: Rodrigo Dávila
The units are articulated through a covered circulation that forms a patio or an ?amorphous cloister? with abundant landscaping.

This kind of configuration allows a flexible development, forming ?partial finite units?, regardless of the size or cut-off point that is made, according to the stage in which the project is developed over time.
Photography: Rodrigo Dávila
The result configures an ambiguous and unconfused space that doesn?t make evident of the absences of the volumes.
Regarding the building´s materiality, the rustic concrete used in the existing Administration Building of the school. A material with textured monochrome finishing that with a play of light and shadows emphasizes its variations according to the position of each classroom module.

This is a sober learning space that seeks tranquillity as a learning tool for the society. A society overwhelmed by baroque spaces, an abundance of objects, information, and congestion.
Photography: Rodrigo Dávila
Project Info:

Architects: Taller de Arquitectura de Bogotá

Location: Cajicá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Architects authors of the work: Taller de Arquitectura de Bogotá, Arquitectos Daniel Bonilla y Mar...