‘bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten’ by ripolltizon, consell, mallorca, spain

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three citrus-hued pavilions make up the kindergarten extension of the ‘bartomeu ordines primary school‘ in consell. designed by local firm ripolltizon, the building sits on the fringe of urban fabric and brushes the countryside on an east-west axis. most remarkable is the enveloping presence of nearby orange groves which greatly informed the architectonic palette. the architecture uses vibrant color to create playful paths of circulation in the building while also seamlessly weaving indoor and outdoor spaces. six classrooms are arranged in clusters so as to aid in the formation of these walkways and keep areas of activity easily accessible to outside recreation areas. a glazed facade oriented east opens the cluster to a private courtyard. strategically positioned windows utilize the morning sun for natural lighting and provide an access between the new and the existing building, especially the large, shared dining area. a vegetable garden completes the open-air spaces, while a planar roof articulates the form through folded shadows and borrowed color.

 

 

 

bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten by ripolltizon, spain - 2Roof view towards the orange groves surrounding the building images courtesy of ripolltizon architecture studio

 

 

bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten by ripolltizon, spain - 3entrance view shows a bold color palette images courtesy of ripolltizon architecture studio

 

 

bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten by ripolltizon, spain - 4ample playspace

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bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten by ripolltizon, spain - 5view of an outdoor hallway and classroom courtyard

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bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten by ripolltizon, spain - 6citrus hues guide planes and paths of circulation

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aperture, color and glazing create a dynamic surface

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bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten by ripolltizon, spain - 8paths and recreational spaces are linked by appropriately scaled fenestration

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bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten by ripolltizon, spain - 9vibrant hues interplay with sunlight

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surrounded by a citrus grove and rustic landscape, the school is a light-hearted haven images courtesy of ripolltizon architecture studio

 

 

bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten by ripolltizon, spain - 11highly saturated color created a series of colorful pathways

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bartomeu ordines primary school and kindergarten by ripolltizon, spain - 12the beginnings of a vegetable garden

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