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张超

 © Chao Zhang

张超

架构师提供的文本描述。当我第一次走进新南幼儿园的时候，我感到有些沮丧和失望。环顾四周，在厦门岛附近的这个村子里，我只看到贫瘠的田野和凌乱的乡间房屋。它既没有丰富有趣的信息，也没有迷人的环境。

Text description provided by the architects. When I first stepped out into the site of Xinnan Kindergarten, I was a bit down and disappointed. Looking around, in this village nearby the Xiamen Island, I saw nothing but the barren fields and messy country houses. It has neither the rich and interesting information nor the fascinating surroundings.

Text description provided by the architects. When I first stepped out into the site of Xinnan Kindergarten, I was a bit down and disappointed. Looking around, in this village nearby the Xiamen Island, I saw nothing but the barren fields and messy country houses. It has neither the rich and interesting information nor the fascinating surroundings.

 Quite and peaceful courtyard . Image © Chao Zhang

非常安静的庭院。形象，赵章

幼儿园建设属于基层民生工程，主要满足附近几个自然村学龄前儿童日益增长的教育需求。项目投资预算也比较紧张：建设规模3900平方米，12个等级，综合造价2000元/平方米(包括规模、土建、设备、简易室内装修等)。此外，它应该直接交付给用户。

Kindergarten construction belongs to the grassroots people's livelihood project, mainly meeting the growing educational needs of preschool children in several natural villages nearby. The project investment budget is also relatively tight: the construction scale of 3,900 square meters with 12 classes, and the comprehensive cost of 2,000 yuan per square meter (including the sitie, civil work, equipments, simple interior decoration, etc.) Moreover, it should be directly delivered to the users.

Kindergarten construction belongs to the grassroots people's livelihood project, mainly meeting the growing educational needs of preschool children in several natural villages nearby. The project investment budget is also relatively tight: the construction scale of 3,900 square meters with 12 classes, and the comprehensive cost of 2,000 yuan per square meter (including the sitie, civil work, equipments, simple interior decoration, etc.) Moreover, it should be directly delivered to the users.

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张超

虽然有一些缺点在网站和预算，我们仍然需要找到一些方法，我们尽力做到这一点。

Although there are some disadvantages on the site and the budget, we still need to find some way to do our best to get it done.

Although there are some disadvantages on the site and the budget, we still need to find some way to do our best to get it done.

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张超

 Integration

 Integration

 Integration

东辽村的“面子”和郊区的其他自然村没有什么不同。留下来的人住在自己的土地上，他们攒钱盖房子，基本上是遵循“经济适用”的原则：横向和纵向，以及良好的管理。门窗是随意的，但仍然符合室内的功能。在“美”方面，根据每个家庭的情况，采用具有闽南特色的红砖进行装饰叠加，以获得好运。在相互模仿建筑之后，它成为了一种普遍的风格。这个村子将要建近4000平方米的幼儿园，这应该是一座前所未有的公共建筑。会是什么样子？

The “face” of the Dongliao Village is nothing different from other natural villages in the suburbs. The left-behind people lived on their own land, and they saved the money to build a house, which basically followed the principle of “economical and applicable”: horizontal and vertical, and well-regulated. The doors and windows are casual, but it still conforms to the interior functions. As for the "beauty", according to the conditions of each family, decorative overlay of red bricks with Minnan characteristics is applied in order to obtain the good luck. After imitating the buildings with each other, it became a common style. The kindergarten's with nearly 4,000 square meters is going to be built in this village, It should be an unprecedented public building. What would it look like?

The “face” of the Dongliao Village is nothing different from other natural villages in the suburbs. The left-behind people lived on their own land, and they saved the money to build a house, which basically followed the principle of “economical and applicable”: horizontal and vertical, and well-regulated. The doors and windows are casual, but it still conforms to the interior functions. As for the "beauty", according to the conditions of each family, decorative overlay of red bricks with Minnan characteristics is applied in order to obtain the good luck. After imitating the buildings with each other, it became a common style. The kindergarten's with nearly 4,000 square meters is going to be built in this village, It should be an unprecedented public building. What would it look like?

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张超

 Diagram. Image Courtesy of Niu Jin

图表。牛金的形象礼貌

 Skylight. Image © Chao Zhang

天窗。形象，赵章

我们不想建造一个外星生物，即使幼儿园总是被认为是“过度打扮”。

We don't want to build an alien creature， even if the kindergarten is always recognized as“overly dressed up”.

We don't want to build an alien creature， even if the kindergarten is always recognized as“overly dressed up”.

因此，与附近的房屋相似，这座幼儿园的建筑被设计成一个简单的方形盒子。形状是最简化的，所以外墙面积最小。这可能会降低一些成本。门窗是以内部功能为基础的。开放儿童教室和活动室，使室内空间尽可能明亮。外墙用闽南当地的红砖装饰。但砖石结构有一些有趣的变化。这可能与周围的农村房屋略有不同。这就是所谓的“美丽”和“当代”。房子建成后，一些新老师甚至一见钟情都认不出哪栋楼是幼儿园，因为它和周围的其他房子几乎是一样的。他们认为这很特别。

Thus, similar to the houses nearby, this kindergarten building is designed as a simple square box. The shape is the most simplified, so the exterior wall area is the smallest. It may reduce some cost. The doors and the windows are based on the interior functions. The children's classrooms and activity rooms are opened up to make the interior space as bright as possible. The exterior wall are decorated by Minnan local red bricks. But there’re a little bit interesting changes in the masonry construction. This may be slightly different from the surrounding rural houses. It’s so-called "beautiful" and "contemporary". After the house was built, some new teachers even cannot recognize which building is the kindergarten at first sight since it’s almost the same with other surrounding houses. They think it is special.

Thus, similar to the houses nearby, this kindergarten building is designed as a simple square box. The shape is the most simplified, so the exterior wall area is the smallest. It may reduce some cost. The doors and the windows are based on the interior functions. The children's classrooms and activity rooms are opened up to make the interior space as bright as possible. The exterior wall are decorated by Minnan local red bricks. But there’re a little bit interesting changes in the masonry construction. This may be slightly different from the surrounding rural houses. It’s so-called "beautiful" and "contemporary". After the house was built, some new teachers even cannot recognize which building is the kindergarten at first sight since it’s almost the same with other surrounding houses. They think it is special.

 Diagram. Image Courtesy of Niu Jin

图表。牛金的形象礼貌

毕竟，房子的“脸”并不是我们的主要关注点。我们试图最大限度地处理建筑物的外部特征。我们主要关注的是如何展示建筑的内部空间。我们应该花很多时间在这上面。

After all, the “face” of the house is not our main focus. We were trying to deal with the external features of the building with maximum restraint. We mainly focus on how to show the interior space of the building. We should spend a lot of time working on it.

After all, the “face” of the house is not our main focus. We were trying to deal with the external features of the building with maximum restraint. We mainly focus on how to show the interior space of the building. We should spend a lot of time working on it.

我们首先在建筑内部建立了一些庭院，其主要功能是以庭院为基础。有了农民，通风良好，空间明亮。这两个主要的庭院被设计成一个大的和一个小的圆圈。这个圆形的庭院和方形的建筑形成了鲜明的对比.这座大楼看上去有点像个大奶酪。在小圆形庭院中，种植树木以引起季节变化，而大圆形庭院则是用于户外活动的功能。

We firstly created a number of courtyards inside the building, and the main functions were based on the courtyards. With the counrtyards, the ventilation is good and the space is bright. The two main courtyards are designed to be a large and a small circles. There is a clear contrast between this round courtyard and the square-shaped building. The building looks a little bit like a big cheese. In the small round courtyard, trees are planted to introduce the seasonal changes, and the big round courtyard is for outdoor activities function.

We firstly created a number of courtyards inside the building, and the main functions were based on the courtyards. With the counrtyards, the ventilation is good and the space is bright. The two main courtyards are designed to be a large and a small circles. There is a clear contrast between this round courtyard and the square-shaped building. The building looks a little bit like a big cheese. In the small round courtyard, trees are planted to introduce the seasonal changes, and the big round courtyard is for outdoor activities function.

 Courtyard after construction. Image © Chao Zhang

建筑后的庭院。图像(赵章)

室内空间的主要色彩和材质都是纯净、细腻的白色，而地面则是以活跃的色彩来装饰的，以活跃的气氛。虽然它与周围的红砖形成了很大的对比，但它增加了空间的流动性。

The main color and materials in the interior space are pure, fine white, and the ground is decorated by active colors in order to active the atmosphere. Although it has a big contrast with the surrounding red bricks, it increases the fluidity of the space.

The main color and materials in the interior space are pure, fine white, and the ground is decorated by active colors in order to active the atmosphere. Although it has a big contrast with the surrounding red bricks, it increases the fluidity of the space.

由于成本控制，公共场所暂停的天花板没有预算。我们试图使曝光的光束以一种智能的方式显示，并调整到内部空间以及。此外，我们还巧妙地处理各种管道的位置，尽量保持漂亮的表面。

Due to the cost control, there’s no budget for the suspended ceiling in the public area. We try to make the exposed beams display in a smart way, and adjusted to the interior space as well. Besides, we tactfully deal with the position of all kinds of pipelines and try to maintain beautiful surface.

Due to the cost control, there’s no budget for the suspended ceiling in the public area. We try to make the exposed beams display in a smart way, and adjusted to the interior space as well. Besides, we tactfully deal with the position of all kinds of pipelines and try to maintain beautiful surface.

 Interior Section. Image Courtesy of Niu Jin

内部截面。《牛劲形象》

实际上，我们有意在内部和外部、广场和圆圈之间，以及红色和白色之间订立大合同。我们期待着在孩子们进屋时看到他们惊奇的面孔。我们希望为他们提供一个机会，让他们在一个符合真实幼儿园空间的地方有不同的日常生活体验。

Actually, we intentionally make the big contract between the inside and the outside, the square and the circle, and the red and the white. We look forward to seeing the surprise faces of the children when they enter the house. We would like to offer them the opportunity to have a different daily life experience in a place that accords with real kindergarten space.

Actually, we intentionally make the big contract between the inside and the outside, the square and the circle, and the red and the white. We look forward to seeing the surprise faces of the children when they enter the house. We would like to offer them the opportunity to have a different daily life experience in a place that accords with real kindergarten space.

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张超

 Circulation 

 Circulation 

 Circulation 

流线与空间之间始终存在不可分割的联系，有趣的流线设计进一步刺激了活动的可能性。这个时代的孩子们似乎有无穷无尽的精力去玩耍。又彼此追逐，又充满了对他们的吸引力和诱惑。

There is always an inseparable link between the streamline and the space, and the interesting streamline design further stimulates the possibility of the activities. Children of this age seem to have endless energy to play. Chasing with each other again and again is full of attraction and temptation to them.

There is always an inseparable link between the streamline and the space, and the interesting streamline design further stimulates the possibility of the activities. Children of this age seem to have endless energy to play. Chasing with each other again and again is full of attraction and temptation to them.

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张超

两个圆形庭院的出现，无论大小，为这样的场景提供了一个舞台。幼儿园的主要交通空间围绕着庭院，院落自然形成了一个“8”形的空间，在这个空间中，创造了无限穿梭环的流线型，柔和流畅，边缘少，角度小。它更有利于儿童的日常活动。

The appearance of two round courtyards, large and small, provides a stage for such scene. The main communication space in the kindergarten  surrounds the courtyards, which naturally forms an "8"-shaped space.  In this space, the streamline of the infinite shuttle loop is created, soft and smooth, with fewer edges and less angles. It is better for children's daily activi

The appearance of two round courtyards, large and small, provides a stage for such scene. The main communication space in the kindergarten  surrounds the courtyards, which naturally forms an "8"-shaped space.  In this space, the streamline of the infinite shuttle loop is created, soft and smooth, with fewer edges and less angles. It is better for children's daily activi

 Floor Plan . Image Courtesy of Niu Jin

楼层图。牛金的形象礼貌

由于复杂的现实条件，施工过程并不顺利。我们在材料和工艺选择方面的选择有限，这给我们留下了一些遗憾，但我们相信，各方都尽了最大努力。关于设计本身，我们也有很多不值得考虑的地方，我们还有改进的余地。幸运的是，我们对房子的最初想法最终得以保留。

Due to complex realistic conditions, the construction process didn’t go smoothly. We have limited choices in materials and crafting selection, which left some regrets, but we believe that all parties have done their best. Regarding the design itself, we also have a lot not to be considered enough and we still have room to improve. Fortunately, our initial idea about the house retained finally.

Due to complex realistic conditions, the construction process didn’t go smoothly. We have limited choices in materials and crafting selection, which left some regrets, but we believe that all parties have done their best. Regarding the design itself, we also have a lot not to be considered enough and we still have room to improve. Fortunately, our initial idea about the house retained finally.

就在那一刻，我看到孩子们在明亮而流畅的庭院里自由地奔跑。我听到一位刚上飞机的年轻老师说，她之所以决定来这所幼儿园，是因为她喜欢这所房子。我心烦意乱的心平静下来了。我们至少做了些有意义的事。

At that moment, I saw children running freely in the bright and fluid courtyards. I heard a young teacher who was just on board said that she decided to come to this kindergarten because she liked this house. My upset heart calmed down. We’ve at least done something meaningful.

At that moment, I saw children running freely in the bright and fluid courtyards. I heard a young teacher who was just on board said that she decided to come to this kindergarten because she liked this house. My upset heart calmed down. We’ve at least done something meaningful.

有一次我和校长谈过。她说：“如果这所幼儿园建在城里，可能会更好。”如果是这样的话，那将是另一座建筑和另一层楼。事实上，这并不是房子的错误位置，但要提高区域建设的整体水平，还需要社会各方的共同努力。

Once I talked with the headmaster. She said, "If this kindergarten is built in the city, it may be better." If so, it will be another building and another story. In fact, it is not the wrong position of the house, but the improvement of overall level of the region construction still requires the joint efforts from all parties in the society.

Once I talked with the headmaster. She said, "If this kindergarten is built in the city, it may be better." If so, it will be another building and another story. In fact, it is not the wrong position of the house, but the improvement of overall level of the region construction still requires the joint efforts from all parties in the society.

好梦难圆让我们相互激励，继续前进。

It’s a long road. Let’s inspire with each other and keep moving forward. 

It’s a long road. Let’s inspire with each other and keep moving forward. 

Architects Jin Niu

Location Xinxuzhen, Xiang'an, Xiamen, Fujian, China

Architect in Charge Jin Niu

Design Team Diandian Liu, Xiaoda Lin, Shihuai Liu

Structural Engineer Ruobing Bai, Weijun Zheng

Area 3900.0 m2

Project Year 2017

Photographs Chao Zhang

Category Kindergarten

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