Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda
29/09/2015.
[Lo Barnechea] Chile
metalocus, IRENE GARCÍA
metalocus, IRENE GARCÍA
Felipe Balmaceda presents this kindergarten in which the search for an inclusive, barrier-free and safe space results in a large central courtyard, the center of the whole building.
East façade of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
South façade of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
Vehicle access of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
West façade of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
Stairs of the access of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
Interior courtyard of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
Interior courtyard of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
Courtyard of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
Interior courtyard of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
Interior courtyard of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
Interior view of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
Ground floor. Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda.
First floor. Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda.
Axonometry. Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda.
Interior courtyard of Lastra Kindergarten by Felipe Balmaceda. Photography © Francisca Tuca.
The creation of green areas and the presence of natural light in each of the rooms, as well as a design that takes into consideration the energy consumption, are the keys of the project created by Erkstudio. The building has a large ramp that is more than a structural element, becoming a unifying piece that crosses all the different parts that form the kindergarten.
Description of the project by Felipe Balmaceda
Kindergarten for children from higher average level, lower middle and nursery, located in the village area of Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile.
Being a totally new project, the Garden, considered two levels with a total floor area of 1,400 sqm.
The construction includes the correct implementation of all networks and utility connections, climate, passive ventilation means, ramps for strollers and wheelchairs, security areas with rubber flooring, projecting with special care spaces that are inclusive and secure in all its forms.
Low energy resource elements, landscaping, generous natural lighting and activity rooms are contemplated.
The layout and location of the project is primarily pose in relation to the courts, resulting staying as a large central courtyard protected by the volumes of the building, and private gardens for each activity room.
Cradle rooms arise in second level with separate kitchen and hoist connected to the kitchen on the first level. Like wise with connection via ramp that traverses the project, which, in turn, serves as bracing structure.
The materials were chosen based on its noble quality; resistance, economy, durability and low maintenance, the absence of coating finishes, veneers or coupled to the structure elements. Basically the outside are granted as a building structural work.
CREDITS. DATA SHEET.-
Architect.- Felipe Balmaceda (erkstudio).
Collaborator.- Catalina Gómez Beck.
Constructor.- STM INGENIERIA Y CONSTRUCCIÓN.
Cient.- Municipalidad de Lo Barnechea.
Area.- 1.400 sqm.
Location.- Lastra street, Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile.
Date.- 2014.
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Felipe Balmaceda Covarrubias. ERKSTUDIO
ERKSTUDIO was created in 2009, led by Felipe Balmaceda Covarrubias, MA in sustainable design architect majoring in conversion of heritage buildings, which focuses primarily on the design and construction of architectural character and sustainable use of materials noble in its construction as well as maintenance and rehabilitation of heritage.
Study experience lies mainly in architecture of public buildings, urban spaces, housing and landscape architecture. Among the most prominent housing projects are the "House the Bough" and "Casa la Barca" among public buildings "Kindergarten Lastra", "Conversion of O'Higgins Pilay library" and urban parks like the edge "estuary Trunk" center of the town of San Francisco de Mostazal, Chilenidad park, and the park of the municipality of San Pedro de Melipilla. Among the new projects is the office building in foreclosure for drinking water cooperative "CAPSA" located in Isla de Maipo, Santiago de Chile and a surface of 1.500 m2 approx.
For development work, the studio has technical partnerships for each of the project phases, made up of architects, engineers, designers and technicians specialist staff according to each case.
It has 3,000 m2 certified design public buildings. More than 20 hectares. design of public spaces, squares and city parks. Design, application and participation in the process of building heritage restoration projects, renovations and retrofits of buildings and homes.
