Date
2004
Construction Date
2005
Area
Construction Area: 2 483 Sqm
Outdoor Area: 1 089 Sqm
Team
José Martinez | Miguel Beleza | Fernando Carlota | João Graça | Pedro Rodrigues | Susana Maio | Rodrigo Leiria de Lima | Hugo Lopes
Photography
FG + SG | Fernando Guerra
Awards
2015 | Best Design Awards of Cultural Space - FIrst Prize in Idea
2011 | Exemplary Educational Facilities Selection by OECD
Description
The kindergardn is located in a promontory with two different and interesting views, one towards the sea and the other facing Sintra's mountains/hills. The idea was not only to use but to incorporate important references from the children's imaginary world. Taking this into account, the present school was designed using pure, simple and regular volumes and shapes, either opaque or transparent, with some cylindrical skylights cutting the ceiling allowing the entrance of natural light.