与街景融为一体、恬静温暖的园舍
A serene and welcoming facility that blends seamlessly into the neighborhood

本项目针对仓敷中央医院院内原有保育园的园舍老化、空间狭窄等问题进行了整体重建。项目重视传承长久以来深受当地居民喜爱的橙瓦街景，致力于打造与医院、护理学校、预防医疗广场等周边设施和谐统一的建筑形象。通过低矮的屋檐水平线与柔和色调的橙色瓦片，营造出温和内敛的气质。

▼轴测图，axonometric diagram © Nikken Sekkei

As the on-site nursery school for Kurashiki Central Hospital, the building was reconstructed in response to the aging and limited capacity of the former facility. We placed great importance on preserving the orange-tiled streetscape, long cherished by the local community, for future generations, and aimed for an exterior that harmonizes with the surrounding facilities such as the hospital, nursing school, and preventive medicine plaza. Low eaves and horizontal lines, combined with the soft tones of the orange roof tiles, create a calm and composed appearance.

▼东北方向的外景，Exterior View from the Northeast © SS Co., Ltd.

▼外立面，北侧立面，Exterior, North Facade © SS Co., Ltd.

▼外部入口，Exterior Entrance © SS Co., Ltd.

▼东侧外景，Exterior, East Side © SS Co., Ltd.

外墙采用富有温度感的抹灰饰面，呈现出一种能让人真切感受到细腻手工艺的柔和质感。沿街绿植绵延、绿意盎然的入园通道，成为每天迎接孩子们入园的“小小舞台”，为清晨时光带来平和的心境。整个园舍自然地融入街景之中，作为陪伴孩子们的温暖存在而静静伫立。

The exterior walls are finished with a warm plaster render, gently conveying the tactile quality and subtle texture of hand-applied craftsmanship. The lush, tree-lined approach along the street serves as a “small daily stage” that welcomes children as they arrive, bringing a sense of calm to the morning hours. The entire building blends seamlessly into the townscape, standing as a warm and reassuring presence that gently supports the children.

▼外部停车场，Exterior Parking Lot © SS Co., Ltd.

▼外部，瓦片屋顶檐口，Exterior, Tile Roof Eaves © SS Co., Ltd.

让孩子茁壮成长、以庭院为中心的可靠布局
A safe, playground-centric layout where children can grow and thrive

园舍的中心是洒满阳光的庭院。被建筑呈“U”字形环绕着的庭院，无论哪个保育室都触手可及，这种充满开放感的设计实现了“内外一体的幼儿区”。 此外，通过限定园舍的出入口确保了高度安全性，营造出让孩子们能够安心前往庭院，随心所欲地在喜欢的场所之间穿梭、自主行动的环境。

At the heart of the building lies a spacious, light-filled playground. The building is arranged in U-shape around the playground, creating an open layout where children can step directly into the playground from any classroom. This design achieves a “seamless indoor-outdoor zone” for the children. Additionally, limiting the number of building entrances and exits ensures a high level of safety. This creates an environment where children can move about independently — going out to the playground with peace of mind and moving freely between their favorite spots as they please.

▼游乐场，Playground © SS Co., Ltd.

从教职员工办公室可以环视庭院和各间保育室，这一设计让在班和在岗的全体教师均可自然地守护孩子。孩子们在自由玩耍的同时，大人的视线始终能覆盖到他们，师生间形成了恰到好处的舒适距离。此外，还预留了扩建空间，以便将来能扩建为环绕庭院的“口”字形园舍，是一个能够不断满足孩子成长和地区需求的灵活规划。

From the staffroom, staff members can overlook the playground and multiple classrooms, allowing not only the assigned teachers but all on-duty staff to monitor the children. While the children play freely, the constant presence of adult supervision affords a comfortable sense of distance for both the children and the teachers. Furthermore, space has been reserved for future expansion, allowing the building to eventually develop into a ring-shaped layout fully enclosing the playground, ensuring a flexible design that continues to adapt to the children’s growth and the evolving needs of the community.

▼南侧外景（远眺视角），Exterior South Side (View from a Distance) © SS Co., Ltd.

充满木质温润感与自然光线、清风的空间
A space filled with the warmth of wood, natural light, and gentle breezes

园舍内部空间的特点在于充分利用双层屋顶高差的采光与通风设计。天花板上可见的木结构框架本身呈现了空间的独特气质，让孩子们感受到天然材质特有的温暖。柔和的光线从屋顶高差处倾泻而下，随时间推移变幻的光影渐变为室内增添了色彩。

The interior of the building features a daylighting and natural ventilation strategy that takes advantage of the height difference created by the double-pitched roof. The exposed wooden structural frames on the ceiling add character to the space and allow the children to experience the warmth of natural materials. Soft light filters in from the sloping roof and the shifting gradations of light throughout the day animate the interior.

▼北楼游戏室 01，North Building Playroom 01 © SS Co., Ltd.

▼北翼游戏室 02，North Wing Playroom 02 © SS Co., Ltd.

良好的通风条件，持续营造出能用五感感受季节更迭的舒适环境。此外，通过将机械设备集中布置在卫生间一侧的天花板内，保育室的天花板得以展现出檐口顶棚的原貌，营造出充满动感的空间。建筑配备了一套供暖系统，冬天时保育室中温暖的空气被送到地板下方，让人从脚底感受到温暖。将来还可通过安装太阳能电池板获得 ZEB 认证，因此还是一座对地球环境友好的园舍。

Gentle breezes pass comfortably through the space, creating an environment where the changing seasons can be sensed through all five senses. Additionally, by consolidating mechanical equipment within the ceiling near the utility areas, the classrooms are freed to form a more dynamic space, with ceilings that expose the underside of the eaves. In the winter, a system directs warm air to the classrooms from under the floor, allowing children to feel warmth rising from their feet. This environmentally conscious building is designed to pursue ZEB certification in the future through the installation of solar panels.

▼南翼教室01，South Wing Classroom 01 © SS Co., Ltd.

▼南翼教室02，South Wing Classroom 02 © SS Co., Ltd.

▼南翼教室03，South Wing Classroom 03 © SS Co., Ltd.

适应变化、经久爱用的园舍
Aiming for a resilient nursery building designed to be cherished over time

保育室采用可移动隔断的设计，可自由调整空间大小，能够灵活应对各年龄段的人数变动以及活动时的空间扩展需求。力求打造适应使用方式变化的“柔性空间”，以确保0至5岁各年龄段的孩子均可安心在园内生活。在场地东侧预留了便于扩建的空间，结构设计上也考虑到了今后几年入园人数增加的情况。项目致力于打造一个与孩子们共同成长，并在未来也深受喜爱的园舍。

The classrooms are designed with movable partitions that allow the size of the space to be freely adjusted, enabling flexible adaptation to change in capacity by age group, as well as expansion during events. We aimed to create a “responsive and adaptable space” that accommodates changing needs, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for children from infancy through five years of age. Space on the east side of the site has been reserved to facilitate future expansion, allowing the structure to be able to accommodate an increase in enrollment in the coming years. We envision this facility growing alongside children and becoming a place that continues to be valued and cared for well in the future.

▼连接走廊翼，Connecting Corridor Wing © SS Co., Ltd.

▼北翼走廊，North Wing Corridor © SS Co., Ltd.

▼南翼屋顶桁架，South Wing Roof Trusses © SS Co., Ltd.

兼顾安全与趣味、让孩子们尽享每一天的园舍
A nursery designed for everyday enjoyment, where safety and joy coexist

园内随处可见守护孩子安全的贴心设计。无论是防止夹手的门窗，还是可爱的动物标识和防撞标识，以及考虑到防范可疑人员的布局规划等，这些为了让孩子们安心生活而无微不至的考量，都自然地融于空间之中。最重要的是，明媚的阳光、清新的木香，以及能随时奔向庭院的开放感，都在激发孩子们“跃跃欲试”的热情。

Throughout the facility, thoughtful features are incorporated to protect the children. From door fittings that prevent fingers from getting caught, to adorable animal signs and collision prevention markers, to a layout planned with security in mind — every detail that supports a sense of safety blends gently into the environment. And above all, the bright sunlight, the scent of wood, and the open atmosphere that allows the children to dash straight out into the playground at any moment nurture their desire to play and explore.

▼北向夜景，Night View, Facing North © SS Co., Ltd.

美和保育园作为支持当地儿童及医院员工家庭、为街区增添一份“温暖”的存在，今后也将继续发展壮大。

Miwa Nursery School will continue to grow as a place that supports local children and the families of hospital staff, adding a new sense of “kindness” to the surrounding townscape.

▼场地平面，site plan © Nikken Sekkei

▼平面，floor plan © Nikken Sekkei

▼北立面图，north elevation © Nikken Sekkei

▼东立面图，east elevation © Nikken Sekkei

▼北翼南立面，north wing south elevation © Nikken Sekkei

▼南翼北立面，south wing north elevation © Nikken Sekkei

▼南立面图，south elevation © Nikken Sekkei

▼西立面图，west elevation© Nikken Sekkei

▼剖面，section © Nikken Sekkei

▼细部，detail drawing © Nikken Sekkei

用途 保育园
所在地（都道府县、市） 日本冈山县仓敷市
用地面积（ｍ2） 2,340.41
建筑面积（ｍ2） 908.94
层数 1
檐口高度/最高高度（ｍ） 5.42/6.43m
主体结构 木结构
竣工年月 2023年5月

Location (city, prefecture) Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Site area (m2) 2,340.41
Total floor area (m2) 908.94
Number of floors 1
Eave height / maximum height (m) 5.423/6.433
Main structure Wooden structure
Completion month/year May 2023