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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. Preschool of Ouled Merzoug in Morocco by BC architects and studiesAugust 13th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: BC architects and studies The Preschool of Ouled Merzoug comes from a holistic architectural design, incorporating community dynamics, bioclimatics and a new vernacular style. In need of educational infrastructure, Goodplanet foundation aims to install a preschool with bioclimatic functioning, as an extension to the existing school building. The building is inspired by a new vernacular from local typologies, materials and techniques, with a contemporary look, performant bio-climatic functioning and earthquake proof design.  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies
 Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies The preschool of Ouled Merzoug has foundations of locally sourced nature stone, with adobe walls, a wood-and-earth flat roof. The exterior finishing is done with a “tamelass” render, a mix of 2 earths, straw and sand, while the interior finishing is made of polished “nouss-nouss”, a “half-half” of earth and gypsum to create a breathable interior plaster which diffuses indirect sunlight. The southeast and northwest façades which have harsh low-sun impacts are protected by tree or courtyard shadows, while the south façade has a cavity wall for insulation and a big thermal mass, making the building cool during the day, but warmer through the night until the morning.  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies The classroom links to two courtyards, one on each side. Both courtyards can be read as the playground for the smaller ones (3-6 years) but can be used as an external classroom for storytelling and other activities. These courtyards are elevated due to the topography of the site and link to a bigger front garden giving access to the rest of the school.  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies  Image Courtesy © BC architects and studies
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