Gostomel Kindergarten Prjct

VESELKA

renovation project of a kindergarten in the city of Hostomel

Piliahin Anton

Kobéridzé Yuliia

architects

Horval Margo

Hostomel Hostomel urban-type village in the Bucha district in the Kyiv region of Ukraine

for 35 days the village was under russian occupation

kindergarten №17 Veselka april 2022

photos

damages the left wing of the building suffered the most due to a rocket impact on the roof. the interiors and electricity were damaged by rain and snow. a mine exploded in the yard, knocking out windows and damaging the facade

our goal:

to renovate and to improve

LUTSK

LVIV

UMAN

legacy of USSR the kindergarten was built in 1979 according to the standard project of the USSR 2C-04_25 (1966). dozens of such kindergartens have been built in many cities of Ukraine and they all need to be upgraded and adapted to the modern standards

1979

2021

+

240 children

330 children

capacity the base project capacity of the kindergarten is 240 places. the total number of children in 2021 was already 330 so the management of kindergarten made the adaptation of the floor layout to increase the number of groups

The soviet kindergarten is gray, typical, cramped and uncomfortable.

how can we change that?

landscaping

facades

interiors

renovation the reconstruction of the kindergarten consist of 4 components: landscaping, renovation of facades, re-planning and new interior design, restoration and modernization of engineering system

engineering

gray

typical

cramp

uncomfortable

introducing color

creating an identity

re-planning

modernization

principles

identity

colors we replace the gray colors of the soviet kindergarten and add a natural color palette. the choice of colors is based on Ukrainian aesthetics: white mazanka and thatched roof

0 - phase before

1 - new windows

2 - new colors

renovation of the facades

3 - new rythmic structure

4 - hinged panels

rainbow+ ukrainian aesthetics

perforated panels

custom-designed of perforated panels there are 6 areas without windows, measuring 7x7m on which we arrange perforated panels with a unique design. the design represents the name of the kindergarten in combination with the unique Ukrainian aesthetics

rainbow

crane

periwinkle

cockerel

design code these design decisions can be used for the reconstruction of other typical soviet projects like 2C-04_25. the panel design code for each kindergarten will differ and bring a unique identity to the typical soviet facades

landscape renovation

main entrance children's groups heating station

entrance children's groups

common play area

children's groups

current status

+

elevating the ground level and removing the need for stairs

relocation of the main road

construction of the entrance group

accessibility the modern kindergarten should be inclusive and accessible. the transit routes of visitors and staff should be separated. the central entrance is visually distinct and spacious

heating station + heat pump

bins parking for staff

parking for parents

entrance to the territory we place the parking for parents near the main entrance and create a service entrance and yard with the staff parking near the old entrance

amphitheater tree house

garden eco trail

playgrounds we create a modern playground with a specific area dedicated to young nature enthusiasts. the project also introduces an amphitheater that can be used for performances, theater classes and workshops

new shade canopies

green fences

modern children elements grass cover

children's groups new modern play elements for children, new shade canopies and updated groundcovers are added on the playgrounds

mini-stadium racetrack

sports zone an outdoor sports area, enclosed with vegetation, is added near the gym for activities during the warm time of year

lawn for games

masterplan

+ +

+ solar panels

heat pump

insulation on the facade

technology installing modern energy-saving engineering equipment, solar panels, heat pumps and air conditioning. upgrading the HVAC system to correspond to modern needs. reducing the buildings maintenance cost. providing a safe and comfortable stay for children

bomb shelter the entrance to the shelter is currently unknown, the shelter is not used for its intended purpose, reconstruction is necessary: to restore engineering networks, to clear and make convenient for use, to clear the entrance.

before

after

before

after

replanning

entrance area groups zoning

before

administration

indoor gym

after

ground floor on the ground floor we create a spacious entrance area, offices for administration and an indoor gym. we also propose to improve the children's groups by separating the spaces with sliding partitions (activity room & dormitory) and optimizing the wardrobes and staff rooms

classes

groups zoning

elevator

before

after

2 floor we introduce an elevator for food delivery and urgent service, separate the children's groups with sliding partitions and add 2 rooms for preschool classes

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1 floor

2 floor