Kindergarten in Vilnius Educational Building by NG Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Hale, Kūkulu a me Hōʻuluʻulu Competition Category.
KalaHoʻolālā Hale· 2025
Kindergarten in Vilnius Educational Building
Client: NG Architects
A' Design Award Kala Winner in Hoʻolālā Hale Category
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About Kindergarten in Vilnius Educational Building
The Kindergarten in Vilnius blends architecture with nature to inspire children's curiosity and love for the environment. Its dark facade contrasts with the Baltic forest, while large, vertical windows provide immersive views of nature. The hexagonal inner courtyard, lined with local wood, offers a safe, playful learning space. The design prioritizes child centered exploration, sensory engagement, and environmental connection, creating a unique and nurturing learning environment.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Kala
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Kindergarten in Vilnius Educational Building i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Kindergarten in Vilnius Educational Building he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Kindergarten in Vilnius Educational Building e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Kindergarten in Vilnius blends architecture with nature to inspire children's curiosity and love for the environment. Its dark facade contrasts with the Baltic forest, while large, vertical windows provide immersive views of nature. The hexagonal inner courtyard, lined with local wood, offers a safe, playful learning space. The design prioritizes child-centered exploration, sensory engagement, and environmental connection, creating a unique and nurturing learning environment.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Gross Built Area: 557 m² (5995 ft²)
Building Layout: 7 classrooms (2 specialized for infants), inner courtyard, dual-entrance system for flexible space division.
Facade: Dark cladding with tall, narrow panoramic windows.
Materials: Local wood for flooring, weather-resistant exterior panels, large shatterproof glass panels.
Location: Region of Vilnius, Lithuania. - Tags
- Kindergarten, educational architecture, child-centric design, nature-inspired architecture, sensory learning, Baltic forest, sustainable materials, early education space, dynamic facade, immersive learning environment
- Production Technology
- The kindergarten was built using locally sourced natural materials to reflect its connection to the forest setting. The facade is clad in durable, weather-resistant dark panels that merge visually with the shadows of the surrounding trees. Locally sourced wood was used for the courtyard floors to ensure tactile comfort for children's play. The construction process emphasized sustainability and child safety, incorporating large, shatterproof glass panels for panoramic windows and thoughtful sun-shading elements to ensure natural light while preventing overheating.
- Inspiration
- The kindergarten's design is inspired by the natural beauty of the Baltic forest, with its birch and pine trees shaping the architectural form. The goal was to create a nurturing space that fosters children's connection with nature. Drawing from child-centered learning principles, the design emphasizes sensory exploration, natural light, and outdoor views. The hexagonal courtyard symbolizes a "world of wonder" from a child's perspective, encouraging curiosity, play, and growth.
- Project Duration
- The project began in 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania, and was completed in 2023. The kindergarten is located in the 44-hectare "Uogu slenis" development, adjacent to a Baltic forest of birch and pine trees.
- Team Members
- Lead architect: Ignas Vengalis
Lead designer: Filippo Erasti
Landscape Architect: Dovilė Ivanauskienė
Interior Architect: Justyna Molis - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Norbert Tukaj, Kindergarten in Vilnius, 2023
Optional Image #1: Photographer Norbert Tukaj, Kindergarten in Vilnius, 2023
Optional Image #2: Photographer Norbert Tukaj, Kindergarten in Vilnius, 2023
Optional Image #3: Photographer Norbert Tukaj, Kindergarten in Vilnius, 2023
Optional Image #4: Photographer Norbert Tukaj, Kindergarten in Vilnius, 2023
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