Monthey Kindergarden / Bonnard Woeffray Architectes

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Text description provided by the architects. Monthey's new kindergarten is located in the town's Cinquantoux Park and replaces the former villa that had become obsolete. Conceived as a large house for children, the venue assumes an almost organic shape that merges with the wooded park and offers a range of interior spaces. Following the same logic is its composition of volumes topped by a roof composed of gently slanting sections.

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The building can accommodate 180 or so children. It offers two floors arranged as six separate units. Each unit is divided into two spaces for activity and rest, with a washroom and toilets in between. Each unit has a distinct character reflecting its position in the building; all benefit from different views of the park, and are bathed in sunlight in the morning or afternoon depending on the orientation.

Monthey Kindergarden / Bonnard Woeffray Architectes - Windows
© Hannes Henz

The variety in the positions of the windows, all identical in size, contributes to a range of perceptions and facilitates visual contact for all ages.

Monthey Kindergarden / Bonnard Woeffray Architectes - Windows, Facade
© Hannes Henz

While the construction is traditional, the exterior cladding is inspired by the world of childhood. The facades consist of timber slats finished in an array of toy-like colours, including pink, orange, red and green. Creating contrasting ambiences that are both happy and playful, the interior is composed of a rhythmic succession of coloured floors and ceilings, with as many colours as there are units.

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© Hannes Henz

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Address:Monthey, Switzerland

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Cite: "Monthey Kindergarden / Bonnard Woeffray Architectes" 29 Sep 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/79449/monthey-kindergarden-bonnard-woeffray-architectes> ISSN 0719-8884

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