Bambinos International Learning Center

Dynamic design supports creative learning environment

The design goal for this Hood River childcare facility was to provide a creative, dynamic environment for children to learn. The Center houses programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and after-school care. Like toy blocks, the spaces for classrooms and other major functions are designed and arranged to create a playful feel—in both the interior common spaces and the exterior elevations. The cedar-wrapped boxes of the classrooms alternate with deeply recessed service areas, allowing the identity of each classroom to be expressed under the shelter of a single, unifying roof.

Client
Bambino’s International Learning Center

Location
Hood River, OR

Size
8,400 sf

Year
2009

Achievements
2009 Gold Nugget Merit Award