Architects wield a great deal of power in designing kindergartens — it's up to them to decide what kind of first impression a child has about school.
The best designs use wide-open spaces and bright colors that naturally compel kids to explore.
From Thailand's elegant Kensington International School to Germany's cat-shaped Kindergarten Wolfartsweier, here are some of the best places for kids to begin their educational careers.
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The École Maternelle Pajol, in Paris, is about as colorful an education experience as you can get. The four-classroom building was built in the 1940s. Its recent facelift also includes a rainbow interior.
Architects:Olivier Palatre Architectes
Vietnam's Farming Kindergarten, recently named one of the best new buildings in the world by ArchDaily, features a grass-covered roof with gardens that let students connect with the country's agricultural roots.
Architects:Vo Trong Nghia Architects
Source: ArchDaily
Shining Stars Kindergarten, located in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, contains small courtyards to promote the flow of natural light and natural-wood play spaces to make kids feel like they're outside.
Architects: Djuhara + Djuhara
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