SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
School + kindergarten
An educational center that combines the functions of a school and a kindergarten.
For us, this was the first project of an educational complex that includes a kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools.

The key idea of the project is to create a unified, harmonious space that unites the internal and external environments. Special attention is paid to experimental solutions aimed at creating a functional interconnection between zones and organizing a multi‑light space.
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By abandoning traditional porches, we designed a smooth transition from the landscape to the building, creating a barrier‑free environment. The through‑lobby ensures free access from both sides, and the difference in levels is transformed into a small amphitheater — the perfect place for meetings and spontaneous games!

The double‑height space of the lobby highlights the difference in floor heights, creating visually interesting dynamics.
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The theme of playing with levels continues in the assembly hall, which slopes gently down to the stage and provides a barrier-free exit to the street. Placing the stage at ground-floor level made it possible to avoid additional stairs for the auxiliary rooms.

In the primary school, corridors were abandoned in favour of a single double-height space that spirals around both floors. The classrooms open onto this shared space, creating an atmosphere for students to interact!

The building is 3–5 storeys high and has the following parameters:


− total building area – 18,510 m²;

− building height – 22.75 m;

− floor height – 3.9 m;

− built‑up area – 5,015 m².

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