Yangming Experimental School’s Design Concept
Acknowledging Liangxi’s status as a “city central district” facing a shortage of school facilities, the government sought to enhance the allocation of educational resources. The primary objective was to create exceptionally excellent schools that would be readily available to the local community. In the case of Yangming Experimental School, comprising 36 primary school classes and 18 secondary school classes within its nine-year schools, the challenge surpassed the need to merely meet standard per capita land use requirements.
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Yangming Experimental School demanded the allocation of sufficient space for prospective expansion, all while complying with construction standards. The layout faced challenges due to the irregular site, especially after establishing a standard 400-metre running track and sports facilities. Consequently, the design had to address the influence of the irregular southwestern plot, ensuring a balance among functionality, efficiency, spatiality, and distinctive characteristics. © Qingshan Wu
After situating the four fundamental teaching units, Yangming Experimental School introduces a meandering corridor that imparts an emotional dimension to the logical arrangement, instilling a gentle sense of relaxation amid precision and efficiency. This curved corridor plays a crucial role, seamlessly integrating administrative buildings and several specialised classrooms while also...