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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. King solomon elementary school in Israel by Shoshani ArchitectsSeptember 17th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Shoshani Architects The King Solomon School is a Jewish, bilingual and International school in the center of Israel. It promotes holistic education. The design concept is based on the wish to translate the pedagogical – philosophical idea of the holistic education to an exciting learning experience. The Star of David symbol was the formal inspiration for the design. The inner shape- created from the intersection of the two triangles- is a hexagon, a shape with universal values.  The library space is attractive to children that would constantly refresh and continue to captivate their interest in books, in reading and in learning, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim
 The focal point of the 120 square meters Library is the life size sculptural caravan in the middle, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim The school’s holistic approach is about the connection of man to its community, to nature and to moral values. The hexagon shape is common in nature (bee hives) as well as in mathematics. The main wall in the schools lobby is an interactive wall made of various upholstered hexagons that invites the kids to sit, play and relax. The tables in the classrooms are designed to create a fun and modular learning experience.  Wooden Caravan, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim  variety of learning spaces, desks are situated both sides of the Library as well as a corner for digitalcomputer study, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim The kids’ dining room is also planned so the kids can seat in groups. On the main wall there are imprinted motif of the seven species and of tableware combining natural wood and colors for keeping a worm and fun environment. The library is designed as a space that provides layered experiences promoting multiple ways for children to learn. In the middle of the library a huge sculptural Caravan is located, offering a quiet space for reading and a shelter.  Interactive wall made of various upholstered hexagons that invites the kids to sit, play and relax, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim  Interactive wall made of various upholstered hexagons that invites the kids to sit, play and relax, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim The wooden Caravan is surrounded by soft seating designed as continents of the world, all the book stands are designed as bus stations so the kids can feel like they are traveling in imagination with every story they read.  On the main wall of the dining room there are imprinted motif of the seven species and of tableware combining natural wood and colors, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim  A typical classroom The tables in the classrooms are designed to create a fun and modular learning experience, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim  A typical classroom designed as a space that provides layered experiences promoting multiple ways for children to learn, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim  Facade of the Reference room decorated with bilingual tree, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim  Each classroom has a Reference room for intimate non formal study, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim  King Solomons School view from the outside, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim  An intimate sitting area in the school, Image Courtesy © Tal Nisim  Image Courtesy © Shoshani Architects  Image Courtesy © Shoshani Architects
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