THE KINDERGARDEN TURTLE is an onsite construction project for a kinder garden AHA in AUROVILLE under the supervision of Architect Manugopalan. This project is an extension of kids play area and it consists of three different parts, The Igloo, Bamboo tunne…

Image 3 of 22 from gallery of Panyaden School / 24H > architecture. Photograph by Ally Taylor

Winner of The Bamboo Playground Design Contest: DORIS The Nudibranch by CPK studio. A sustainable and visually-captivating design.

The construction serves 2 different functions. On one side, the school playground becomes an interactive and playful surface, a sort of ribbon that starts as a floor and morphs into a roof, kids can play on top, around and underneath the structure. On the other side, the design is addressing an unconsidered and informal public space in the city; an above-ground water pipeline that over time became a pedestrian highway; by providing it with lighting at night for safety and aesthetic purposes…