Eyvanak Elementary School
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Tehran, IR
Khovardin St., Tehran, IR
Tehran Municipality
Tehran University of Art
Akbar Dabestani Rafsanjani
February 2018
4,596.80 m2
Atco Studio
Arsalan Tahouni
Introduction
This elementary and pre-elementary school is founded upon the Montessori method of education, emphasising the significance of experiential learning, play, and green spaces as opposed to formal and conventional teaching approaches. A pivotal aspect of the design concept is to incorporate plants and vegetation as prominent elements of the building, providing an opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with flowers, trees, and coexist with nature.
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Composition
The sunlight in each classroom is deliberately channelled through south-facing windows, taking into account the climate and site positioning. An additional design challenge was the integration of both elementary and pre-elementary school levels. Since students of different ages and stages of development require distinct approaches, it was necessary to cater to their individual needs separately. To address this, the younger students, who need more attention, are situated closer to the ground in a sunken garden.
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Parking Allocation
There are 20 parking bays designated for the school's officers and teachers. The school itself comprises three levels of classes. The lower ground floor is reserved for pre-elementary students, accommodating a total of 20 students. On the 1st floor, there are three classes catering to 30 year one students, and on the 2nd floor, there are three classes for 30 year two students.
Spatial Coordination
The diagram illustrates various sections of the school. On the north side of the site, there are two entrances – one for the car park and another for pedestrian access. Positioned in front of the main entrance is the central atrium, from where circulation branches out to the auditorium, classrooms, offices, and rear garden.
Configuration
There is a delightful ramp in the garden that links all the classroom terraces, providing access from all levels to the garden. This offers the students exclusive access to the garden area without having to pass through the main atrium. Additionally, each classroom has its own designated garden space on the same floor, positioned in front of the windows. This arrangement not only aids in better ventilation but also enhances the overall pleasantness of the horizon.
