The project is based on the idea of compact, rational volumes optimized for their distinct programs: a strip typology with south-facing classrooms for the kindergarten, and a deeper, storage-efficient layout for the library. These are joined by an “umbilical cord” that serves as both gateway and shared space, housing a gymnasium and café while creating unique spatial qualities through its inclined interior.
Rather than occupying ground-level space for play, the kindergarten’s entire roof is transformed into a recreational landscape. This gesture both preserves the existing forest and creates one of the most engaging play environments in the city, turning ecological respect into a defining quality of the project. Wood construction underlines the design’s ambition, providing acoustic performance, cost efficiency, and a warm, sustainable atmosphere.
| Program: | Kindergarten & Library |
| Size: | 4,800 m² |
| Location: | Józefów, Poland |
| Client: | Municipality of Józefów, SARP |
| Team: | Geoffrey Eberle, Magdalena Mróz, Paweł Marjański, Bartosz Dendura, Martyna Mądry |
| Collaborators: | ENTROPIC, studio4space |
| Year: | 2021 |
