MOZAMBIQUE PRESCHOOL

ARCHSTORMING COMPETITION | 2019

The “Ringlet Preschool” project focuses on providing a playful, environmental, and inclusive community for the young children of the Xai-Xai District. School buildings dot the site creating a ring around a tree filled courtyard, creating the sense of a small village surrounded by orchards and gardens. By using sustainable building techniques, maximizing occupants connection with nature, and providing accessible spaces, this preschool becomes a homey haven where any and all students can thrive.

The “Ringlet Preschool” project aims to transform the idea of preschool into one of an inclusive community that supports its most vulnerable members. The biophilic design of the site, sustainable features and construction techniques of the buildings, and inclusive components integrated into every space, culminate in a dynamic preschool where children can feel safe to learn, play, and discover.