In Japan, where earthquakes occur frequently, people attach great importance to the seismic resistance level of houses. Generally, when building houses, the demand for building raw materials is relatively light.
50 years ago, the OA kindergarten building in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, required structural reinforcement due to its fragility. The designer fully considered the lack of seismic resistance and cultural education in the kindergarten, and therefore decided not to choose ordinary buildings for construction. Only using sea freight containers for structural reinforcement and renovation, utilizing the close integration of existing structures and the renovation capabilities of sea freight containers. Strive to teach children how to utilize available resources and save resources as much as possible.
During construction, it is necessary to provide a comfortable understanding of the green ecological culture education of the natural environment in the short term. As the main building, the sea freight container preserves the sense of hierarchy of the original building, allowing children to feel the sense of the times when they come into contact with this building. A part of the renovation of the kindergarten sports field has preserved the old structure of the kindergarten on a large scale, including the old roof, flowers, and trees, which are the preservation of the original memory. Overall, a cultural and educational natural environment full of green ecology and memory has been created.
On the interior walls of the kindergarten, the indoor spaces are interrelated and open to the outside world. Children can observe and grasp their diet from the repair room on the second floor, and prepare in advance from the restaurant kitchen in the service hall. Architects' interest in children's parenting equipment is defined by play, hoping to create an excellent natural environment that encourages children to learn, explore, and innovate effectively, and develop in happiness. Inside this building, wooden raw materials are used to feel warmth. They can feel the difference between the internal and external aspects.
The toilet has been designed specifically for children, taking into account their needs from various perspectives. Considering the safety and development of children. The medical room and teacher's room are open to the public. When I was in kindergarten, I could see all the themed activities and events happening in the room.
The name of the kindergarten and the sign of the class group are made of beech trees cultivated in the park. In the area where children can see them, it tells them to consider the world's natural environment, green ecological culture education, and the sustainability of memory. This integration with the kindergarten buildings built in the past not only maximizes the use of green ecology and resources, but also educates children with excellent cultural education. It can be said to be the most artistic and creative container house.