Bicesse Kindergarden

Cascais, Portugal

2004 - 2005

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.