ARCHITECTS
Johannesburg architects
Emthonjeni Foundation School
A new foundation school in the Zandspruit informal settlement
A4AC ARCHITECTS is a leading educational architect that is dedicated to providing innovative, low-cost solutions to educational buildings. Recently, they proposed a unique building that offers ultimate thermal and spatial performance, while still being cost-efficient. The heat-stack of the building can also be used as a play-space. To learn more about their recent projects, read on
Children can use the association of color to navigate the building
Architecture for children
Architecture for children
Spaces, structure and colour
A teaching space needs in-direct sunlight and not direct sun-light. In the afternoon direct western sunlight is reflected by a sunscreen. The heat build-up in the heat stack creates a natural ventilation flow.
A teaching space needs in-direct sunlight and not direct sun-light. In the morning direct eastern sunlight is blocked by a sunscreen. The play space/heat stack also acts as an insulation barrier on the eastern facade of the building. It further serves the purpose of a light channel and a natural ventilation stack. The play space/heat stack is constructed very cost effective with a steel frame and clear corrugated sheeting.
Architecture for children
Architecture for children
The classrooms have a n internal size of 5.7 X 5.3 M. This is a much better proportion than that of a narrow container (for the purpose of education). The external skin (grey/white walls) form the insulated envelope to regulate a climatically comfortable teaching environment. The internal walls are clad with timber to provide a warmer ambiance and cost. Narrower windows are used for security reasons. Other larger windows will be placed higher up. A cement floor is used to provide the building wi
Architecture for children