Textual description provided by the architect. With the rapid development of Shenzhen, the urban population has increased rapidly. In 2021 he reached 17.56 million. At the same time, there are large differences in rankings. In 2020, the difference in the number of first-year elementary school students across the city was 49,500, and the difference in the number of first-year junior high school students was 10,600. Highly concentrated urban construction land also leads to a shortage of land for elementary school construction. and junior high school. There is a sharp contradiction between the disparity in location and the lack of land for school construction.
Shenzhen’s construction land “within the original special zone” has experienced “zero growth” or even “negative growth” for many years, while the scale of construction land “outside the original special zone” in Bao’an, Longgang, Guangming, and Pingshan has shrunk. are doing. , and other locations have become smaller over the years. Since 2017, the construction of elementary and junior high schools has become a hot topic in society. For example, the “Fukuda 8+1 New Campus Program” and other activities have explored new breakthroughs and possibilities in campus design under the above contradictions. Longhua District is also considering this direction.
Fucheng Experimental School, Longhua District, Shenzhen City (formerly known as “Xianwu School”) is located in the northern part of Xianwu Ancient Village, Guanlan Office, Longhua District. There is Yuexing Road to the north, and planned roads to the east and south. To the north of this property is Shijing Group 1 Sinchon. To the south there is a wilderness. On the west side is the Senbu Building, which consists of two high-rise residential buildings. The base is rectangular. On the north side of the land, there is a drainage channel along Yuxing Road. The terrain is low in the north and high in the south. The height difference is about 5 meters. The plan has a land area of 12,192.46 m2, a total building area of 28,694.93 m2, a floor area ratio of 1.956, and a building coverage ratio of 24.40%. Of this, the above-ground construction area is 17,087.41m2, and the underground construction area is 11,607.52m2. There are a total of 81 underground parking spaces and 268 above-ground bicycle parking spaces.
1. The origin of the school: the courtyard under the tree. In ancient China, it was said that “Confucius taught at the Altar of Apricot,” and he gathered his disciples to teach at Anlin. American architect Louis Kahn also said, “School began with a man sitting under a tree and discussing his understanding with a group of people.” This design introduces the concepts of “taiki” and “courtyard,” emphasizing the four richly layered courtyard spaces and their sense of enclosure, and emphasizing the traditional “school” style similar to “Gakuroku Gakuen.” Created.
2. Sharing resources with future schools. This design uses the Future School Resource Sharing layout model. A platform with a height of 5.1 meters is formed by taking advantage of the terrain’s height differences. It is equipped with academic ability sharing functions such as specialized classrooms, mixed classrooms, micro-teaching classrooms, and a library, forming an “academic center” for an integrated elementary and junior high school.On top of the platform is a “teaching center” that mainly provides general education. , is connected to the “Academic Center”. The faculty dormitory is elevated to the north of the “Academic Affairs Center,” and together with the cafeteria, it forms a relatively independent and quiet “living center.” The Culture and Sports Center, which consists of a gymnasium and multi-functional hall, is located semi-underground at an altitude of -5.1 meters, and is vertically connected to the functions above ground. The four centers maintain their independence and have a close “shared” relationship.
3. Neighborhood group instruction and activities. This project is a 9-year school with 27 classes. Our layout is: The group consists of 3 classes in each grade. There are three groups on each floor. Among these, the junior high school group is located on the south side, and the elementary school group, along with some specialized classrooms, are located in the two courtyards on the north side. The remaining specialized classrooms are arranged in an “S” shape along the north, east and west, divided into three groups. Elementary and junior high schools can use specialized classrooms nearby. Scattered large and small activity platforms allow students to do recess activities in their neighborhood without having to go upstairs or downstairs.
4. Open cultural and sports spaces contribute to the local community. Functions such as an indoor stadium, swimming pool, multifunctional hall, library, and moral education exhibition hall are located at an altitude of -5.1 meters, forming a centralized and independent “culture and sports center.” The sports facilities are located on the northeast side. A separate entrance hall has been set up at the north entrance, making it easy for the building to be open to the community on weekends and holidays. The cultural facility is located on the southwest side and is easily connected to the teaching center.
5. The courtyard can be opened and closed, and the stairs are interesting. The four courtyards are divided into “inner courtyard” and “outer courtyard.” The courtyard serves as an educational space, creating a rich and active environment. The outside garden faces the park green space and sports field, ensuring a view of the landscape. Combined with the staircase placed in the courtyard, it maximizes the surrounding landscape and provides an interesting activity platform for children.
6. Protect yourself from the sun and rain, Reinan style. The open floor that connects the entire school connects to the south exit plaza at an altitude of 5.1 meters, and is located between the Academic Affairs Center and Academic Affairs Center, providing a space where faculty and students can escape the sun and rain, perfect for the hot season. . Humid and rainy climate in the south. The exterior corridor, raised first floor, large overhanging eaves, and layout of the courtyard enclosure are appropriate for the Reinan climate. Pale and white dominant tones adorn the colorful walls, demonstrating a youthful and bouncy campus style.