Our collective equipment have been sustainably planned to respond the needs of a constant urban growing. Thus, Maia village, sited on the north Shore of S.Miguel Island, has asked to plan a kindergarten for the wish and needs of their inhabitants.

Our concept lies on local volumetric references such as old tobacco factories, whose constructions defines Maia’s skyline. Establish connection between these structures was crucial to maintain its memory and, at the same time, generate a sustainable urban growth.

With just one level, the building was conceived to bring out inner courtyards or sheltered outer spaces, to set up different environments for the children. The volumes are oriented on a north/south axe to control solar light as well as to take advantage of natural landscapes.