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Organic Kindergarten

In this design I tried to connect the child with the building optically by using unusual design , which is organic .
I added some elements inspired from environment to connect the child's feelings with the environment too. 
For example , using the wavy , organic roof that inspired from the mountainous nature of nablus will enhance the enviromental concept of the child .
Employing the shape of the olive tree branches ,which is the main kind of trees in the site, for the design of frames will make the child wonder about the importance and symbols of this tree .
Because the nature is the main interest , I added nature in main areas . two courts are used in this project .
 First one is in tha main entrance area , if you want to enter the building you have to walk through this green area . 
Second one is in the heart of the building , rounded with glass facades , which links people inside the building with this view optically . this court contains some areas that give a chance for the child to plant and farm . it's roofed with an organic , wavy roof with round holes to allow the sunlight to enter .
Using glass facades almost for the whole of the ground floor will give the child the sense of freedom and connecting with outside world even though he is in a safe place .
Organic Kindergarten
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