conceived by chinese architects, challenge design, the ?park legend kindergarten? has been built on a site in chengdu?s tianfu new area. positioned between a 100 meter-long green belt and a dramatic urban landscape, the project is formed to combine nature and modernity into one sweeping geometry. as opposed to designing a typical colorful nursery, the team has instead opted to present a pure, simple, yet interesting building in response to the theory of children being able to simplify complex shapes in their minds.

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the project has been developed by challenge design to incorporate elements of nature, for example, the layout is planned according to the irregularly-shaped site, while the elevational geometry is created to resemble a mountain profile. by embracing this concept, the kindergarten intends to connect children with the natural environment. to further achieve this goal, the building is positioned with a southern aspect to flood interiors with an abundance of natural light. outdoor activity space is also provided to allow the kids to play freely, while areas of landscaping have been formed to border the surroundings.
the elevational geometry is created to resemble a mountain profile
 
 
due to the large scale of the nursery, several entrances have been included to allow children and teachers to access different spaces and avoid overcrowding at the exits. these entrances, which are articulated as tall mountain...