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Out of these great towers of brick emerges an exterior stairwell that weaves in a new narrative, creating moments of escape on sunny days.
The spaces between the stairwells are dissected as if by the outline of a house, creating interesting voids that are filled with light and shadow. internally, navigating the space is just as pleasant -- an open spiral staircase is bookended by the expert masonry that leads downward.
According to kientruc o ‘each floor is arranged in an alternating pattern to enhance vertical interaction, encourage children to be more receptive of their surroundings, and stimulate their inner creativity.‘
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Light is an important asset in a learning environment -- it has the ability to energize a class of little kindergarteners and facilitate learning.
The architects take a thoughtful approach toward negotiating light and dark.
The spaces they create have tremendous contrasts, that accentuate the wonderful journey through the school.
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According to Curbed, similar to the firm’s House 304, there has been a slew of inventive modern brick houses lately, with several hailing from tropical Vietnam.
Chuon Chuon Kim 2 Kindergarten, is the latest to wow us with a sequel of sorts to a 2015 project also in Ho Chi Minh City, incorporates the same gabled house motif, manifested here in the main structure, entrance, and window openings.