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Ponte Academic Journal
Mar 2018, Volume 74, Issue 3

ADAPTING EXPERIENTIAL VIEW IN KINDERGARTEN DESIGN

Author(s): Aysegul Durukan

J. Ponte - Mar 2018 - Volume 74 - Issue 3
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2018.3.4



Abstract:
The design of architectural units has both physiological and psychological effects on human beings. The interiors have a strong impact on human psychology. Therefore at the first stage of designing processes delicate researches must be applied in terms of understanding the expectations from certain spaces. By understanding the expectations from a certain architectural unit, the design concept can be built. Despite the fact that majority of the concepts of architectural units is developed according to this approach, specific architectural units need this understanding to the most. The interior design of kindergartens can be shown as an example to such units. Since these units are built for children’s education who are under the age of seven. The buildings, which are used as Kindergarten, form a space where children get used to their educational lives. Obtaining conceptual consistency and forming experiential areas in the kindergarten can form appropriate places for educational purposes and lead positive impact on the psychology of the children.
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