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東京理科大學 副教授
Kaon Ko 是東京理科大學的副教授。她於東京大學取得工學博士學位，並分別於美國克蘭布魯克藝術學院獲得建築碩士、俄勒岡大學獲得建築學士學位。除了在美國與日本多家建築事務所任職外，她亦曾於 OBRA Architects 工作，目前則以東京為基地持續從事建築實務。
Kaon Ko is an associate professor at Tokyo University of Science. She received a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Tokyo, a Master of Architecture from Cranbrook Academy of Art, and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon. She has worked at OBRA Architects in addition to several other architectural firms in the United States and Japan, and is a practicing architect based in Tokyo, Japan.
一個成長與聚集的場所，卡薩芒斯拱頂起伏的大屋頂，成為孩子們的庇護空間，同時細緻地回應在地氣候。光、風與水的元素，透過簡單的建築語彙被引導、遮蔽並擁抱。
此計畫的核心是一系列大型薄磚加泰隆尼亞拱，構築出主要的建築「輪廓」。柔和流暢的屋脊線條，如同從大地緩緩升起的地形，營造出一種環抱建築的景觀，確保成長環境的安全與親和。這座屋頂不僅能抵擋強烈日照，同時還能收集珍貴的雨水。
雙「L」設計（The Two L’s）：
大「L」框定了開放的場域，提供基地上的空間組織，而小「L」則圍塑教室空間。這樣的安排形塑出一個友善的入口，將幼兒園與周邊社群連結，同時也能因應需求調整無障礙的便利性。教室量體隱身於一座廣闊的拱形屋頂下，由兩個相反方向排列的 L 形量體組成，圍塑出一個半開放的中庭，成為中央的遊戲場域。
A place to grow and to gather, the large undulating roof of Casamance Vaults becomes a placeholder for children while thoughtfully responding to the local climate. Elements of light, wind, and water are guided, shielded, and embraced through simple architectural gestures.
At the heart of this project is a series of large thin-tile Catalan vaults, providing the primary architectural “contour”. Its soft, sweeping ridgeline evokes a landform gently rising from the earth, creating a landscape that envelops the architecture to ensure a safe and inviting environment for growth. This roof is designed not only to shield unrelenting sunlight but also to collect valuable rainwater.
The Two L’s:
The large L frames the open grounds, providing spatial organization on the site, and small L’s frame the space for classrooms. The arrangement enables a welcoming entrance that connects the nursery to the surrounding community, simultaneously allowing adjustment for the level of accessibility as necessary. The classroom volumes, sheltered under one expansive vaulted roof, are composed of two L-shaped volumes arranged in reverse orientations, forming a semi-enclosed courtyard that serves as the central play area.
