YCIS Early Childhood Education, Pudong, Shanghai, China | year: 2024 | status: built | area: ~2,480m2 | type: Education | team: Annette Chu, Timothy Cheung & Benji Wong | special photo credits: Tommy Yeung
Inspired by the graceful row of trees framing the two-storeys school building during our very first site visit, this design transforms them into a dynamic, ever-changing backdrop for learning, play, and exploration. By opening up the original pitched roof to reveal its full height and introducing three whimsical tree structures inside, we created a nurturing landscape where curiosity can truly flourish. Curved planes soften the rectilinear architecture, inviting natural light to dance through the space, gently dividing areas, and offering playful platforms for action and discovery. It is a world designed for meaningful encounters and endless imagination.
