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WashU families receive preferred enrollment and up to a 10% tuition discount.
Call Guidance Resources at 844-365-4587 for a personalized list of childcare options with confirmed openings.
Child Care Aware provides referrals for a range of child care options, and other resources for families.
- For a personalized list, call 866-892-3228
- Or do a self-search online
Child Care Aware is not affiliated with Washington University. They are not endorsed by the university and are listed for informational purposes.
In Illinois, contact Children’s Home and Aid Resource and Referral for a personalized list of childcare options.
- Call 800-467-9200
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Provides full-service Nanny Placement through College Nannies and Tutors. Employees receive a $300 discount on the placement fee and a 10% discount on the hourly rate. To access, visit Bright Horizons.
- Select “Additional Family Supports”
- Select “Access Nanny Placement Services”
Place job advertisements and access SitterCity’s database of providers. Membership is free and employees have unlimited provider background checks. To access, visit Bright Horizons.
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- Select “Search for Sitters, Nannies and Housekeepers”
Search for a sitter or hire a nanny online. You may also contact by telephone at 314-725-5660.
These resources are not affiliated with Washington University. They are not endorsed by the university and are listed for informational purposes.
Find a last-minute sitter or a long-term sitter online or by calling 314-625-8420.
These resources not affiliated with Washington University. They are not endorsed by the university and are listed for informational purposes.
Call Guidance Resources at 844-365-4587 for a list of local in-home care placement agencies.
Emergency/Backup Family Care with Bright Horizons
Use backup care when you have an emergency situation, such as a sick caregiver, help after a medical procedure, shift change or your school or daycare is closed.
Bright Horizons (WashU Partner)
After registering, go to Bright Horizons, then select “Family Solutions” and “Reserve Back-up Care”. You can also reserve care by calling 1-877-242-2737 or by downloading and using the Bright Horizons mobile app.
- Reserve backup child care in a high-quality center or in your own home
- Request same-day care, or care for future dates up to 60 days in advance
- Access to 20 days of backup care per calendar year
- Small copay with each reservation.
Center-based care is $20 per use for one child and $30 per use for more than one child; in-home care is $7 per hour with a 4-hour minimum - Book online or on-the-go reservations through the mobile app
- Out-of-network care is available through your own personal network and reimbursable up to $150
Center-based care is $20 per use for one child and $30 per use for more than one child; in-home care is $7 per hour with a 4-hour minimumAdditional backup family care resources (Not affiliated with WashU)
Search for a sitter or hire a nanny online. You may also contact by telephone at 314-725-5660.
NOTE: Not affiliated with Washington University, nor endorsed by the university, but listed for informational purposes only. Copays may apply.
Find a last-minute sitter or a long-term sitter online or by calling 314-625-8420.
NOTE: Not affiliated with Washington University, nor endorsed by the university, but listed for informational purposes only. Copays may apply.
Tips for Choosing Child Care
Effective July 1, 2022, Bright Horizons Emergency/Back-up Care will again be available for the care of mildly ill children.
Before you enroll, here are some things to observe and questions to ask the center director.
What’s Right for Your Family?
UnitedHealthcare maternity nurses and advocates are available to WashU health plan members who are concerned about the current nationwide infant formula shortage.
Find some fun (and maybe new) activities in the St. Louis region to do or visit with your family this summer.
Resources for Enhancing Care, Education & Development
These resources are not affiliated with or endorsed by WashU. They are listed for informational purposes only.
Free
Vroom is a free, web-based app that empowers families to use everyday moments to build their young children’s brains. Grounded in current brain research, the app can be accessed via computer, tablet, or smartphone. Vroom provides science-based tips and tools tailored to specific ages (birth through age five). Activities involve both parent and child, and are short, simple and fun!
Visit Vroom
This curriculum, normally reserved for teachers and behind a paywall, is now free for parents, giving access to videos, interactive maps and activities that encourage students to explore everything from ecology to geography.
National Geographic
Users from K – 12 can choose a grade level and then gain access to activities and projects, games and tools, tips and how-tos, printouts and more that focus on reading and writing.
ReadWriteThink
The Nine Network is producing three hours of literacy and math instruction for prekindergarten through fourth grades, weekdays from 11:30–2:30 pm, free of charge on television. The grade-appropriate instruction, taught by committed local educators at home, ensures all kids in our region have access to quality teaching during the academic year shutdown and into the summer, regardless of access to internet or computers. Website has links to previous sessions on YouTube.
Teachers Teaching in Room 9 (PBS)
Free Engineering and Science Challenges for Children.
James Dyson Foundation Challenge Cards
Links to videos and livestreams for children.
Learn At Home with YouTube
The Resource Library provides information on a wide range of health topics.
You can request information, search in their online catalog, or call 314-454-2350 with questions.
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Learning games and videos for reading, math, science and more for kids ages 8 – 13.
Adventure Academy
K-8 site provides students with informational videos that explain everything from science and social studies to art, music and health in great detail, all while introducing subject-specific vocabulary.
BrainPOP
DIY.org offers a huge library of hands-on projects, how-to videos, and an awesome kid community for children ages 4 – 13.
DIY.org
GoPeer is a resource that allows families to connect with qualified college students who are available to tutor.
GoPeer
Online learning for children PK – 3rd Grade.
Kids Academy
Epic! is a subscription-based service providing access to thousands of children’s books.
Books can be selected based on a child’s reading level and interests, and parents can monitor their child’s reading and progress. The site is secure, and includes “Read To Me” books and age-appropriate videos. After a 14 day free trial, the monthly subscription fee is $7.99. There are no “in-app” purchases.
Epic!
For families considering independent schools for their children, Independent Schools of St. Louis provides information about the wide range of school choices in our area, and guidance for navigating the enrollment process.
Book Recommendations
The Perfect Baseball Player
by Jeff Hansen
Ana knows that today will be perfect. She’ll lead her baseball team to their first ever championship and then meet her new baby brother Louis. But when problems arise both on the field and in the hospital, Ana must figure out what perfect means to her. Can Grammie’s science lesson somehow inspire Ana to lead the Rascals to victory? And can the Rascals’ struggle against the stronger Skippers teach Ana about genes, genomes, and her brother Lou? With home runs and hugs and genetics and grapefruit, Ana teaches us the meaning of perfect.
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Preschool Child Care in St. Louis, MO
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Choosing the right childcare and preschool for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make for their development and education. At North American Montessori in St. Louis, we offer year-round child care and early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We offer both full-time and part-time preschool childcare at our three childcare centers in the St.
Louis area:
- Casa Dia Montessori of Crestwood— Tours available 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Casa Dia Montessori of Mehlville — Tours available 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- The Centre at Conway in Chesterfield — Tours available 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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No matter which school you choose, our experienced staff makes your child’s well-being a priority. For over 40 years, we have provided children with the caring environment and guidance they need to thrive! From infancy into their preschool years and up through pre-kindergarten, North American Montessori childcare centers are there to provide children with a safe space to explore, play, and learn at their own pace. This time in their lives is full of growth and change, and we tailor their experience with developmentally-appropriate activities to fit their needs.
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Depending on your preschool child’s stage, they may join children in the infant room, toddler room, or preschool room at our facilities.
No matter which school you choose, our caring staff makes your child’s well-being a priority.
From daytime activities to music and outdoor fun, you can be sure that your child will have plenty of interactive learning and playtime with children their own age. Our mission is devoted to providing an atmosphere focused on learning at any age, and setting up young children to be successful in their education for years to come.
Montessori Childcare St. Louis
The Montessori Method is an educational method and philosophy that recognizes children’s natural curiosity and desire to learn. Materials in a Montessori setting are more like tools for self-discovery and engaging with the world around them. Children will develop knowledge, skills, and friendships that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Our childcare curriculum and activities build off of the Montessori Method’s 5 areas of learning, which include:
- Practical Life
- Sensorial
- Language
- Mathematics
- Cultural
We are passionate about teaching the Montessori Method in our classrooms, and we hope our knowledge and passion influence your children to become independent, creatively-minded individuals as they grow with us at our learning centers.
The Montessori way of grouping children is based on developmental markers — by stage, not age. This ensures that lessons engage children and encourage good self-esteem. Typically, our children enter our rooms at the following:
- Infant care – as young as 6 weeks old and up to about 8 months
- Toddler care– around 8 months of age when they show signs of becoming mobile and up to about 36 months when they have only one nap per day, no longer use bottles, and are eating table foods
- Montessori Preschool – ages 3-6
From daytime activities to music and outdoor fun, you can be sure that your child will have plenty of interactive learning and playtime with other children. Our mission is devoted to providing an atmosphere focused on learning at every age, and setting up young children to be successful in their education for years to come.
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We offer competitive tuition rates, outstanding service, and uplifting classroom settings.
If you are interested in what North American Montessori has to offer your family, or if you still have questions, contact us to learn more!
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“The staff at Kinswood is remarkable! My child enjoys coming to school and learning. The staff always keeps in touch with how he is doing and truly care about my child.”
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“I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old going to Casa Dia Montessori and I couldn’t be happier. The facility is very clean, the food they serve is healthy, the teachers are top notch and my children love going to school there. No child care center’s rates are good, but they are extremely competitive for what their competition is. they are actually lower than any of their peers in the industry.
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Can’t say anything more than I wouldn’t go anywhere else.” “
“We love our experience at Casa! Miss Beth and Miss Jamie are awesome!”
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“As Christoph started his toddler adventures in his new classroom on Monday, I wanted to take a minute to express my sincere gratitude to Conway staff and teachers.Christoph has had such a great experience so far. I would like to thank you Ms. Jasmina, Ms. Sweeta, and Ms. Elma in the infant room. They were wonderful with Christoph and his transition from home to the day care setting. They definitely made “my transition” easier as well :-)I would also like to thank you Ms. Thenn, Ms. Afsheen, and Ms. Jelena in the transition room. They took good care of Christoph and always took the time to talk to my husband & I about Christoph and his development. As a first time parent, I also appreciated their tips and advice. Every morning, when dropping off Christoph, Ms.
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Thenn would give Christoph a hug and ask me if there was anything new to know. Also, I loved her personal detailed notes on Christoph’s report card. Christoph had such a good time in her class.These amazing ladies go above and beyond their day care duties and treat these kids like their own. I took comfort in knowing that Christoph was in good care and surrounded by love!I’m still amazed by the dedication and pride that these teachers show in their work. Thank you everyone!” “
“I wanted to send a quick note letting you know once again how we appreciate everything Conway has done for our girls! We can’t say enough good things about the care we’ve received in the last 3 years.I have been meaning to send an email letting you know how thankful we are for everyone who gives Madison and Elle the loving care they need! Since we won’t have another in the infant or Transition room, I wanted to give recognition to Ms Jasmina and Ms Thenn.As you all know, Ms.
Beth
Jasmina is amazing and is by far the best infant teacher we could have asked for! Without her, the transition of going back to work would have been much more difficult, and we are thankful for that! Just knowing the love and care she was giving both of our babies really helped put me at ease! Sometimes I wish we could bring her home with us :)Ms Thenn was so wonderful with our girls and it was obvious all of the love and care she was giving them. Elle was always so happy to go to school in the morning and she learned so much in Ms Thenn’s class, so we feel so blessed to have had her as our lead teacher! She was always smiling in the morning and offering hugs and kisses to Elle and I know that made her feel welcomed, loved and safe. We are so appreciative of her!Ms Jelena was also always so bubbly and sweet, I was so happy on the days she was there in the classroom with Elle because I knew she was going to be loved.Of course we love our current teachers too – definitely don’t want to forget about them! I will send another email your way once we are finished with their current rooms.
We would not have wanted it any other way and we are so appreciative for everything everyone does.” North American Montessori St. Louis Child Care Center
Early childhood education is often on parents’ minds as soon as they realize they need it. Whether you are expecting, have a young child that is ready for a daycare setting, or just want to know more about childcare options that are right for your family, researching the choices you have is an important part of making an educated decision.
We understand that choosing the right daycare center and childcare is a decision you don’t make lightly. That’s why we have offered a caring environment for children from infancy into their preschool years, up through pre-kindergarten, for over 40 years. This time in their lives is full of growth and change, and we tailor their experience in our safe, age-appropriate rooms with activities to fit their needs.
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Casa Dia Montessori
Mehlville
610 Kinswood Lane
St. Louis, MO 63129
314-892-4446
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Casa Dia Montessori
Crestwood
10109 Watson Road
St.
Louis, MO 63127
314-835-9500
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Chesterfield
13725 Conway Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-434-3300
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Top 11 Tourist Attractions in St. Louis
St. Louis, the largest city in Missouri, lies just below the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, which here forms the border between the Missouri and Illinois. The city has long been known as the “Gateway to the West” because it was from here that the Europeans intended to conquer the Wild West. It is home to St. Louis University, the oldest university west of the Mississippi, founded in 1818. The city’s connection to Scott Joplin, the “father of ragtime”, ensures its fame as a musical city.
1. Arch Gate
In the center of the National Expansion Memorial Park named after.
Jefferson is the Gate Arch, symbol of the city as the “Gateway to the West”. This parabolic stainless steel arch, 625 feet high, was built from 1959 to 1965 to a design by Eero Saarinen based on Adalberto Lieber’s unexecuted design for the entrance to the 1942 Esposizione Universale di Roma. Eight elevators go up to the observation deck at the highest point of the arch. You can also view the arch from the water on one of the many river cruises or by helicopter. Tickets for Gateway Arch are sold at the Gateway Arch Ticket and Visitor Center in the Old Courthouse, eight blocks (10-15 minute walk) from the arch. Advance purchase of tickets to the observation deck is recommended.
Official website: //www.gatewayarch.com/
2. Old Courthouse
To the right of Market Street is a massive domed building, the Old Courthouse, which is part of Jefferson National Memorial Park . It was built in the mid-1800s and was the scene of several important lawsuits, including Dred Scott’s lawsuit for freedom from slavery and Virginia suffragist Louise Minor for the right to vote.
The courthouse now features exhibits from the Westward Extension Museum. The Gateway Arch Ticket and Visitor Center is also located in the old courthouse.
Address: 11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO
Official website: //www.nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisit/och.htm
3. Missouri Botanical Garden
The beautiful Missouri Botanical Garden is also known as the Shaw Garden, after the businessman and botanist Henry Shaw (1800-89) who started it in 1859. At the southeast end of the gardens is the ornate Grove Tower House, Henry Shaw’s “arbor”. The gardens themselves include a lovely rose garden, the rather unusual Climatron built in the 1960 for tropical plants, Japanese garden, “aqua tunnel” under the pool with water lilies and herbarium.
Doris Schnack Nursery is designed with young people in mind to educate and inspire children in gardening. The garden has several tourist attractions, including a prairie village and a treehouse.
Special exhibits include the Cave Experience, which is an artificial cave, and a wetland area that includes a steamboat.
Address: 4344 Show Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri
Official website: //wwww.missouribotanicalGarden.org/
4. Forestry of the attractions
Forest Freast is located on the place fairs of 1904, and some structures here still date from this time period. Jefferson Memorial is on the north side of the park and contains the Missouri History Museum, which includes historical exhibits about the state, St. Louis, and Charles Lindbergh. There are 9 in the center of the park0009 City Art Museum with art collections ranging from prehistoric to contemporary pieces. Across the lawn, more than 6,500 animals call the 90-acre St. Louis Zoo home. The inhabitants include Asian elephants, hippos, gorillas, kangaroos, jaguars and sea lions.
To the east, near Golf Center and Highlands Tennis Center, Jewel Box houses a conservatory with hundreds of varieties of flowers. In addition, in the outer corner of the park, at The St. Louis Science Center has a host of attractions and entertainment including a planetarium, an IMAX theater and interactive exhibits for all ages. The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum The exhibits are divided into thematic areas and encourage children’s participation. Each area is designed to increase curiosity and experimentation. There is a dedicated play area for kids and toddlers, as well as a soothing corner, a room filled with soothing activities and toys that is heaven for kids who need a break from sensory overload. The Museum Café specializes in healthy, fresh produce; Many of the ingredients are grown locally.
Address: 516 South Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO
Official website: //www.
magichouse.org/
6. City Museum
Address: 701 North 15th Street, St. Louis, Missouri
Official website: //wwww.citymuseum.org/
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through I 70, near Gate Arch, beginning of Market Street. The main street of the city, lined with important buildings, leads halfway to St. Louis Memorial Square. On the left side is the giant Rotunda of Bush Stadium , which seats 50,000 spectators.
The stadium is home to the St. Louis Cardinals, the city’s baseball team, whose history is documented in the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame. The nearby National Bowling Hall of Fame does the same for bowling.
Further down Market Street, on the left, is the City Hall, modeled after the Hôtel de Ville in Paris. There are several buildings of interest along the streets leading north of Market Street. On 14th Street is the Soldiers’ Memorial Building, in memory of all American soldiers who have died. At the corner of 14th Street and Market Street is Keele Hall.
80006 Southwest of the Gateway Arch is the Old Cathedral, the Catholic Basilica of Saint Louis of France. Built from 1831 to 1834 on the site of the first St. Louis Church (1770), it survived the fire of 1849 unscathed. On the western side of the cathedral is the Museum of the Old Cathedral, highlighting the history of the city. The interior of the church is decorated with intricate mosaics, and ongoing restoration projects have returned the dome and bell towers to their original glory.
Address: 209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, Missouri
Official website: //www.oldcathedralstl.org/
9. Scott Joplin House
Scott Joplin, the “father of ragtime”, lived in this house from 1901 to 1903. This home, owned by Missouri State Parks, is furnished from before the early 1900s and includes memorabilia and a piano for piano with music by the artist. Interpretive programs and tours are available to visitors.
Address: 2658 Delmar Street, St. Louis, Missouri
Official website: //mostateparks.com/park/scott-joplin-house-state-historic-site
10. Campbell House Museum
Built in 1851, this three-story town house has been carefully restored , with its carriage house, rose garden, and gazebo, featuring a showcase of Victorian furniture and decorative arts.
The Campbell House Museum features original furniture from the family that lived there from 1854 to 1938. The museum’s collection includes classic Victorian Rococo-Renaissance furniture, portraits, textiles, gilded silver frames and cornices, faux woodwork, and other examples of decorative arts.
Address: 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri
Official website: //www.campbellhousemuseum.org/
9000. has a collection of outdoor sculptures designed to showcase contemporary art in a natural setting. The sculptures surround trees and natural forests with hiking trails. The park features permanent and temporary displays. Also on the site is an indoor gallery with changing exhibits.
Address: 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO
Official Website: //www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/
Where to Stay in St.
Louis for Sightseeing
St. but for the first time, visitors who plan to do some sightseeing are best off finding accommodation right in the city centre. It is here that the Jefferson National Memorial Park and the Gateway Arch are located, as well as many other important attractions. Below are a few highly rated hotels in convenient locations:
- Luxury Hotels : In the heart of the entertainment district, next to the Gateway arch, is the chic Four Seasons Hotel with a beautiful outdoor pool and patio overlooking the river and arch. One of the most unique hotels in St. Louis is the St. Louis Union Station, Doubletree by Hilton, housed in the stately old Union Station building dating back to 1894. The refined lobby of this hotel’s Grand Hall. Also in the city center is the Magnolia Boutique Hotel, decorated in a contemporary style. It offers standard rooms, suites and an extended stay program.
- Mid-Range Hotels: Housed in three beautifully restored historic buildings and within walking distance of the Gateway Arch is the Drury Plaza Hotel in Ark. Attached to the convention center and close to many downtown attractions is the courtyard. Adjacent, but closer to the river and Gateway Arch, is the Embassy Suites by Hilton. This LEED-certified luxury hotel is perfect for families with two-room suites and a pool.
- Budget Hotels : Since there are not enough budget hotels in the city center, the best option is to find a hotel outside the city center, although this requires a bit of driving. Located next to Forest Park, the Red Roof Inn Plus offers good value for money, about 10 minutes’ drive from the city centre. Even closer is the Avyan Hotel, formerly the Holiday Inn Express, with simple but comfortable rooms.
Attached to the convention center and close to many downtown attractions is the courtyard. Adjacent, but closer to the river and Gateway Arch, is the Embassy Suites by Hilton. This LEED-certified luxury hotel is perfect for families with two-room suites and a pool.
More Places to Explore Near St. Louis
St. Louis is located on the eastern edge of Missouri, while on the far western border is Kansas City, famous for its barbecue and jazz music. In addition to the two big cities, Missouri has several attractions, including the Silver Dollar in Branson, the Wilson Creek National Battlefield in the Republic, and the Mark Twain Childhood Home and Museum in Hannibal.
To the north of St. Louis is Springfield, the capital of Illinois, and outside of it is Chicago. About the same distance from St. Louis as Kansas City are Indianapolis, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky, both to the east, and the cities of Tennessee, Nashville, and Memphis, to the south.
Humane architecture | IND
Architecture is becoming more and more human-oriented, says Amir Idiatulin, CEO and founder of IND architects architectural studio. This is especially important for social institutions – schools, hospitals, hospices, where architecture and design play a crucial role in creating a comfortable environment. Amir shared his vision and experience in designing such institutions in the Design Mate column.
The primary task of architecture is to create a physical environment for people to live. But architecture quickly became an instrument of political and cultural expression. The palaces of the rulers and large-scale structures, like the Great Wall of China, solved not only utilitarian, but also political tasks.
The architectural style of Soviet modernism, popular in the USSR, with the rise to power of Nikita Khrushchev before Perestroika, with monumental, angular buildings, sought to show the primacy of the socialist order, but was not strongly oriented towards the people living and working in such buildings.
SOVIET KHRUSHCHEV
The 20th century is the era of experiments in architecture, thanks to which it became clear that a person cannot be socialized – even in a happy society, everyone needs an individual and individualized space. And if you take it away, the person feels discomfort. This was clearly manifested in modernist architecture: a symbol of the depressive atmosphere of the dormant Soviet districts is monotonous high-rise buildings with empty spaces between them. Contrary to the plan, such a scale did not unite the inhabitants, but divided them. Another illustrative example, but not in the USSR, but in the USA, is at 19In the 1950s, the Pruitt-Igoe residential complex was built in St.
Louis, consisting of 33 monotonous high-rise buildings. The middle class, for which the residential complex was built, quickly fled from it, and the microdistrict turned into a ghetto and was demolished in 1972.
PRUITT-IGOW RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX, ST. LOUIS, USA
Today it is clear that architecture affects every person – their health, emotions, productivity. Winston Churchill said: “First we create a house, and then the house creates us.”
More and more architects are becoming committed to the idea of humane cities that develop human potential. Thus, among the winners of international competitions, a growing number of projects with biophilia – the integration of vegetation, which reduces stress levels, into architecture – greenery covers the walls, fills the terraces and roofs of buildings. The urgent need for such architecture manifested itself during the pandemic, when people were locked in apartments – proximity to parks and squares, balconies where you can walk or arrange a winter garden gained value.
Schools
Taking care of physical and mental health is important when working on socially significant facilities – schools, hospitals, hospices. A good school project is individual, designed with reference to the place. In the school project in Burabay (Kazakhstan), we turned the building around so that the windows offer a view of the park, green vegetation, and the atrium faces north and does not overheat in the sun. Last year we renovated a school in Ozersk. Among other things, we have replaced and diversified the façade by covering the Soviet brick wall with ornate red-painted metal panels. Monotonous facades cause stress in people, and facades with a complex texture, on the contrary, have a positive effect. Non-standard facade solutions – each facade is individual – we also applied at the Golden Section school.
SCHOOL IN BURABAY, KAZAKHSTAN, IND ARCHITECTS GOLDEN SECTION SCHOOL, IND ARCHITECTS GOLDEN SECTION SCHOOL, IND ARCHITECTS
Atriums and amphitheaters in schools allow you to diversify the space, make it flexible and interesting for students.
In the amphitheater you can relax during breaks, hold school holidays or classes. It is important, especially for elementary school students, that the space is comfortable and understandable. Large spaces, like atriums, where all the corridors lead to, just help in navigation.
SCHOOL IN BURABAY, KAZAKHSTAN, IND ARCHITECTSFINNISH SCHOOL, IND ARCHITECTSFINNISH SCHOOL, IND ARCHITECTS
Hospices
There is a practice in the world and Russia when palliative medical institutions are moved away from public life – the Valaam House of Disabled People is notorious, where after the Great Patriotic War brought veterans with serious injuries. Such institutions should be built in the center so that guests have access to infrastructure and feel part of city life.
IND architects redeveloped the building for the children’s hospice “House with a lighthouse” in the center of Moscow, near the Novoslobodskaya metro station. We have created natural, comfortable and not reminiscent of a hospital environment for children.