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# Problem-Alleviating Rural Kindergartens
Crossboundaries Builds a Clustered Mini Village in China

By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-20 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rural-kindergarten
References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/06/19/crossboundaries-jiangsu-beisha-kindergarten-china/) & [crossboundaries](http://crossboundaries.com/)

With the hopes of addressing the shortage of preschool education in remote areas, Crossboundaries — an architecture studio with offices in Beijing and Frankfurt, brings a dynamic design for a rural kindergarten to life.

The location of the project is Beisha which is China's Funing County. When designing the educational institution, Crossboundaries looked to arrange the space as a "miniature village." As a result, the layout boasts"a cluster of house-like structures." The square is a focal point of the arrangement and each unit is well-connected through "winding paths and raised walkways."

Creating a rural kindergarten with the topography of a village-like space is surely an interesting venture into the field. By establishing a fluid dynamic between the operating units of the preschool, Crossboundaries is able to offer a unique learning experience.

Photo Credits: Wu Qingshan, HaoHongyi, Mini Liu

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 69% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha
- Top markets: Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Clustered Mini Villages:** Designing educational spaces as miniature villages is a trend that offers a unique learning experience.
- **Rural Kindergartens:** Addressing the shortage of preschool education in remote areas is a trend that presents disruptive innovation opportunities.
- **Dynamic Design for Education:** Creating dynamic designs for educational institutions is a trend that enhances learning experiences.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Architecture:** The architecture industry can leverage the trend of designing educational spaces as miniature villages to create innovative learning environments.
- **Education:** The education industry can embrace the trend of addressing the shortage of preschool education in remote areas to expand access to quality education.
- **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of creating dynamic designs for educational institutions to develop innovative and functional spaces.

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