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Fagerborg Kindergarten by RRA
Norwegian architects RRA have completed this wood-clad nursery school in Oslo, Norway.
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Called Fagerborg Kindergarten, the project features four classrooms that can either be combined or operate separately.
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One end of the building is undercut and cantilevers out to shelter the entrances below.
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The interior is clad in wood with colourful staircases leading to administrative areas on the upper floors.
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The information that follows is from the architects:
RRA has been involved in designing a new kindergarten for Fagerborg Congregation in central Oslo. The kindergarten offers 2 units for children between 1-3 years old and 2 units for children between 3-6 years old.
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Gross building area is around 1000m2.
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There are many cultural heritage guidelines to be considered in the project site. The area is characterised by residential buildings from 1900-1950. As a requirement from the local authority, the kindergarten is to have a contemporary expression.
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With its location in the middle of a small city park, the kindergarten has an outdoor area that is protected like an enclosed garden.
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The planning solution enables the 4 kindergarten units to function both independently and together as required. All units share a common area and a kitchen in the heart of the building. Administration is placed on the upper floor separate from children areas.
FAGERBORG KINDERGARDEN
Location: Fagerborg, Oslo
Program: Kindergarden
Client: Fagerborg Congregation
Size: 1000 m2
Commission type: Direct commission (2003)
Status: Built
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