"Participants were tasked with envisioning spaces that inspire discovery, foster imagination, and support the emotional and cognitive development of young children. The aim was to move beyond standardized classroom design and propose innovative, flexible, and nature-connected spaces that reflect a deeper understanding of how children interact with their surroundings. Entrants were encouraged to propose designs for a theoretical site of their choosing, offering the opportunity to respond to local cultures, climates, and educational values."
"Key design criteria included the integration of natural materials, adaptive spatial strategies, access to daylight and greenery, and a thoughtful approach to sensory engagement. An accomplished jury comprising architects, educators, and designers with project experience in childcare environments reviewed the submissions, recognizing projects that demonstrated originality, empathy, and a strong architectural vision: Jan Clostermann, Founding Director of CLOU architects in Beijing, leads a new generation of designers focused on socially connected architecture;"
Buildner concluded Kinderspace Edition #2 and launched the third annual Kinderspace Edition with registration closing 26 November 2025. The competition invited architects, designers, and educators to envision early childhood learning environments that inspire discovery, foster imagination, and support emotional and cognitive development. Entrants proposed designs for theoretical sites that respond to local cultures, climates, and educational values. Key criteria emphasized natural materials, adaptive spatial strategies, access to daylight and greenery, and thoughtful sensory engagement. An expert jury reviewed submissions and recognized projects demonstrating originality, empathy, and a strong architectural vision that prioritize flexible, nature-connected, child-centered spaces.
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