Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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Profile of the glass facade responds to the undulating roof to create unique visual frames, offering striking views of the surrounding landscape
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
Unique spatial experience is enhanced by full-height glass panels in place of walls and skylights in the roof. The design eliminates visual thresholds, with Miyawaki Plantations as an extension of the built space
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
Skylights intrigue users as light travels within the classroom throughout the day; punctuating the seamless curvature and creating an anchor point in each classroom.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
Rather than opting for typical extensive use of colour in designing for preschoolers, the design emphasise form in a way that communicates playfulness through the building's architecture; creating a visually free-flowing and spatially connected space promoting free interaction and movement for children.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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The skylights are designed to allow natural light to illuminate the classrooms, reducing need of artificial lighting during the day.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
The architecture of this school is unique in its structural expression, innovation in design and the resoluteness in its unconventional approach.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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The school embodies non-conformity and playfulness, stimulating curiosity naturally through its architecture. Dips and highs in waves of the roof touch the ground; facilitating child’s interaction with the architecture of their daily environment.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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The form creates a unique self shadow pattern that slides across the exterior surface throughout the day. Playful sinusoidal edge of the exterior turf flows along the form, with a smooth stone finish along the periphery.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
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Vinay Panjwani
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Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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Structural complexities in achieving the smooth external skin were resolved with a ferrocement shell integrated above the unique metal structure. The visual effect of this austere material palette ensures visual cohesion.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
The architecture imbibes a lasting impression on the children and invokes a sense of pride for their unique learning environment
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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Full-length glass walls softly illuminates the spaces, seamlessly blending interiors with nature
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
Miyawaki model is adopted for plantation as a viable alternative to typical bushes. Multiple plant saplings are grown along the site boundary to create a self-sustaining ecosystem.
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Vinay Panjwani
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