它应该被命名为气泡而不是圆圈计划。该计划看起来就像气泡在空中慢慢上升,彼此之间保持最佳距离。每个气泡只有一个功能。里面没有墙。就像一个由细胞器、线粒体、核糖体等支持的单细胞生物体,每个气泡都由家具和低矮的隔板支持。

It should be named as bubble rather than circle planning. The plan is looking like bubbles slowly rising up in air keeping optimum distance between each other. Each bubble has only one function. There is no wall inside. Like a single cell organism supported by organelles, mitochondria, ribosome and etc., each bubble is supported by furniture and low partitions.

关于圆形计划总是有批评的声音。它不容易安排家具。结构很复杂。我不反对这些,但我们发现,与传统的模块化规划相比,这种圆形规划有很大的优势。

There is always criticism about the circular plan. It is not easy to arrange furniture. Structure is complicated. I have no objection against those, yet we found there are significant advantages on this circle planning comparing to conventional modular planning.

首先,每个功能的定位完全不受几何学的限制。每个房间都可以按照图上的分析来定位。每个房间的大小可以自由调整。

First of all, the positioning of each function is completely free from geometrical restrictions. Each room can be located as it is analyzed on diagram. The size of each room can be adjusted freely.

其次,可视性很好。能见度是幼儿园和托儿所最重要的要求之一。圆形的形状自然带来了360度的可视性。泡沫之间形成的间隙提供了从一端到另一端的瞥见。从办公室看到的景色非常接近于从船桥看到的景色。

Secondly, the visibility is excellent. Visibility is one of the most important requirements of a kindergarten and nursery school. The round shape brings 360 degree visibility naturally. The gap formed between bubbles provides glimpses from one end to another side. The view from the office is very close to the one from the bridge of a ship.

第三,圆形激起了儿童无尽的圆形运动。这是无止境的本能运动。这些圆是相互联系的,创造了无限的组合。

Thirdly, the round shape provokes the endless circular movement of children. It is endless instinctive movement. The circles are linked with each other and create infinite combinations.

只有一个圆是允许儿童穿过的。它是儿童的一盘水。这里没有台阶,只有一个缓坡,深度只有30厘米。在冬天,水被抽干,池子成为一个空盘子,孩子们在这里展示游行的动作。

There is only one circle which allows children to cross. It is a dish of water for children. There is no step but only a gentle slope and the depth is only 30 centimeter. In the winter, the water is drained and the pool becomes an empty dish where children show motion of procession.

Architects: Tezuka Architects
Area: 537 m²
Year: 2018
Photographs: FOTOTECA – KIDA KATSUHISA
Manufacturers: Aica, Caname, Central Glass, UENOJYUKEN
Landscape: 10-kei, Keiichi Ishikawa
Lighting: Bonbori Lighting Architects & Associates Inc, Masahide Kakudate, Toshio Takeuchi
Structure: Ohno JAPAN, Hirofumi Ohno, Satoshi Fujimoto
Facility Design:Office May, Yousuke Hitomi, Minami Yuya, Oshima Masami
Constructors:Sato Construction, Shingo Karuishi, Kojima Takeru
Art Director:Marukin Ad, Okada Hideaki, Mai Kanno, Yamagishi Erika
Architect In Charge:Takaharu Tezuka, Yui Tezuka, Kenta Yano
City:Fuji
Country:Japan