The design of this elementary school takes advantage mainly of the gentle site slope. While the main collective activities occur at level 0,00 (entrance, patio, cafeteria, stage), the 12 classrooms were accommodated at level +1,35m – from where they can relate to the gardens and external terraces. On the upper floor (+3,20m), special activities take place (music room, arts room, reading area, dance room, playroom, computer room). The split-level condition is solved with ramps and supplementary stairs, all around the central patio.
Designed by SAA – Shieh Arquitetos Associados
The central patio is designed as a main focal point for the school, with abundant natural lighting and c