WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE AND NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CHANIA

The proposal introduces a parc and a building complex that

function as a local landmark, benefit to the aesthetics of the

surrounding environment while upgrading the microclimate of the area.

The buildings are located at the two ends of the plot in order to

ensure functional autonomy as well as easier phasing of the

construction.

The Kindergarden is designed as a playfoul complex that is addressed

to the eyes of the children and aims to trigger their imagination

and creativity. Inspired by the notion of “cupboardness: introduced

by Dutch architect and expert on educational buildings, Herman

Hetrzberger, we produce a multiplicity of environments that create

mirco-corners and nooks that shelter and protect the learning

procedure of the children. The colour of a vivid terracotta red

characterizes the school and gives an aesthetic trademark.

The parc is situated between the Kindergarden and the Adult Daycare

Center and fucntions as a unifying element where the community will

meet and different age groupd will mingle. The parc offers

recreational activities ( playground, ping-pong table) and a circular

pot where benched and treed offer shade.

The Adult Daycare Center is created as a vertical building that

offers more privacy and views to the top floors. The basement is

designed as a porous space in direct relation to the courtyard, with

a sculptural approach to the fadade. We intend to create a

contemporaty building in order to spark interest and cognitive

stimuli for the elderly.