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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 children’s imagination by leaving the things like front side and backside of the walls, and even the confliction of the brace structure.
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2nd Floor Plan
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Sig Nordal 