Project
to design an early childhood center based on the reggio emilia teaching style.
Reggio Emilia
educational philosophy focused on preschool and primary education.
to design an early childhood center based on the reggio emilia teaching style.
Reggio Emilia
educational philosophy focused on preschool and primary education.
the aim of this approach is learning through exploration and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment based on the interests of the children through a self-guided curriculum.
Concept
an interior environment inspired by the book harold and the purple.
Concept
an interior environment inspired by the book harold and the purple.
the plot of the book: the protagonist, Harold, is a curious four-year-old boy who, with his purple crayon, has the power to create a world of his own simply by drawing it.
Spring 2013
Spring 2013
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Concept
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Reggio Emilia Spaces
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Blocking Diagram
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Floor Plan
wayfinding "purple crayon" pattern in floor leads one thorugh public spaces
open play + piazza activities inspired by harold's adventures (ex. city indoor playground, picnic lunch area, soft play structure is the waves of the ocean)
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RCP
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Coat Rack + Cubbies
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Classroom
crayon wall graphic carried throughout the room
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Open Play + Piazza
soft play, chalk board wall, stage, and indoor playground
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Special Art Rooms
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Teacher Workroom & Restrooms
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