Solrosen Kindergarten / Stein Halvorsen Sivilarkitekter

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© Jonas Aarre Sommarset

Architects: STEIN HALVORSEN AS sivilarkitekter MNAL
Location: Kong Rings gate 17, 3510 Hønefoss,
Project area: 1,300 sqm
Project year: 2009
Photographs: Jonas Aarre Sommarset

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Solrosen is a hub-based day care where facilities suited for learning are highly valued and the idea of day care as a retention facility abandoned long ago. The different bases are independent zones each with specific content. The sum represents diversity where the child is challenged in different ways throughout the day.

© Jonas Aarre Sommarset

Ambition of the design was inviting building, making kindergarten a place that welcomes you whether you are a child, a parent or an employee. Entering kindergarten from Kong Rings street you are led to the central circular room– the core of the building. The kindergarten’s somewhat unconventional floor plan is designed to resemble the petals of a marigold, with the different stations (bases) spread in a fan from the core towards outdoor programs. The activities in the bases base are reflected in the design of outdoor space linked to it. The large windows provide for day light inside and create cohesion between outside and inside. The building has mostly only one floor – the “petal” on the north side has two floors – and it appears low, intimate and inviting; a building on children’s own terms.

© Jonas Aarre Sommarset

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The architecture of Solrosen kindergarten points towards the future architecture of day care. The architectural concept has give an interesting layout and interface between inside and outside. It invites to diverse play – from quiet and sensuous activities to the more physically challenging. The building is a workshop where every day is a new chapter in the curious mind of a child.

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Very nice concept and building itself…

 
# January 5, 2011 at 01:57
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JL says:

prison typology for kindergarden – simple and logical concept with beautifull result.

 
# January 5, 2011 at 04:18
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    jesus says:

    typology matches eastern state penitentiary, but the typology is only labeled “prison” because it was first built for that program. You can switch a program [of a space], affectively deconstruct the symbolic meaning, and interperet space intuitively. sometimes this leads to an enlightened use of the type.

     
    # March 12, 2011 at 20:33
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Als says:

I think children are glad in it. Very good. Playful. no prison for me.

 
# January 5, 2011 at 04:55
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divhouse says:

[Solrosen Kindergarten / Stein Halvorsen Sivilarkitekter] Amazing design and very iconic kindergarten, i like it

 
# January 5, 2011 at 11:02
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great design, fantastic layout. This would be a great place for kids to play and learn.

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# January 5, 2011 at 18:37
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Louis BESSARD says:

Seems to be really nice. I like it!

 
# May 25, 2011 at 00:15
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thien chuong says:

original! i like it!

 
# October 31, 2011 at 23:32
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스케치가 너무 귀엽다:D http://t.co/EK5cksg

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5:44 AM Oct 26th

De como la Arquitectura puede hacer felices a los niños. Espacios creativos para #iniciador_kids. Solrosen Kindergarten http://t.co/wolCbOI4

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