The Metropolis company has developed a concept for a modern children's educational and recreational complex on the Black Sea coast. This project is an innovative approach to creating an environment where architecture itself becomes a tool for learning and inspiration for children, and careful attention to the unique Crimean landscape underlies every decision.

Key concept: architecture that teaches and inspires

The main idea of the architects is to create not just a place of rest, but a living educational cluster. The camp space, through its forms and organization, stimulates imagination and curiosity.

Lines of rocks and waves: the plasticity of the buildings and landscaping is inspired by the dynamics of the Crimean relief and the sea surface. Smooth, "unpredictable" lines of facades and paths resemble the outlines of rocks and sea waves, creating an intuitive connection with nature.

Compact "town": the complex is designed as a single organism, built into a complex relief. This is a mini-city, where all functional zones are connected logically and safely.

Functional zoning: safety, comfort, development

The territory is divided into 7 key zones, providing a comprehensive approach to children's recreation and education.

Residential buildings are located in the northern part to protect against overheating. The orientation of the windows to the southeast guarantees maximum morning sun while protecting from the midday heat thanks to special roof cuts. The project complies with insolation standards.

Educational cluster. Transformable workshops for creativity, including ceramics, woodworking and information technology, where the space adapts to the tasks.

Multifunctional hall. Acoustic-insulated concert hall with opening facades for outdoor events.

Canteen with a panoramic view. The central hub with panoramic glazing oriented to the sea, where the place of eating becomes an aesthetic experience.

The beach area involves a safe step-by-step entry into the water, awnings and showers.

The administrative area is located at the main entrance for efficient management.

The utility area is located on the periphery to minimize noise and discomfort.

Climate adaptation and technologies

The project considers the specifics of the Crimean climate.

1. Wind protection. The buildings and plantings of cypress and olive trees form a natural wind protection belt from the sea. The buildings are offset relative to the prevailing winds.
2. Facades. The main material is heat-treated larch, which provides resistance to moisture and salt, with a ventilated gap. The base is made of fiber cement panels with a hydrophobic coating. Energy-efficient windows protect against overheating.
3. Roofing. The exploited "green" roofs with tubs erase the boundaries of the floors, creating the effect of a new first floor and additional space.
4. Foundations. Pile-and-grillage with anti-corrosion treatment. A comprehensive drainage system with drainage into the storm sewer.

Social and environmental significance

The project implementation is intended to become an impetus for the development of the territory. The camp will become a pilot project for the introduction of "green" building standards in the children's infrastructure of Crimea. The educational hub assumes year-round use: in the summer - a children's camp, in the winter - winter schools, with collaboration programs with local artisans. The project will create a new point of attraction on the southern coast and will serve to increase employment for the local population.