Csaloka Kindergarted

Larix Studio

Completed Projects – Education

Romania

Company Name

Larix Studio

COMPANY COUNTRY:

Romania

ARCHITECTURAL CREDITS

Project Team

CLIENT OR OWNER NAME:

Municipality of Ciumani

Project Name:

Csaloka Kindergarted

Project Country:

Romania

Project City:

Ciumani

Project Category:

Education

Project Area:

1034 sqm

Completion Date:

2024-09-01

Project overview

The Csalóka Kindergarten in Ciumani transforms the former 1907 town hall into a contemporary educational space. After an unsuccessful renovation left the historic building severely damaged, the project focused on preserving the remaining heritage. New timber extensions reinterpret the texture of pine cones, reflecting the local woodworking tradition. The kindergarten connects children with both the built heritage and the surrounding forest.

Project history

The project originated from the Municipality of Ciumani’s intention to provide a high-quality educational environment while preserving an important local landmark. The former town hall, built in 1907, had served as the Csalóka Kindergarten, but previous renovation works had severely damaged its historic fabric. The design team was commissioned to rethink the project with the goal of conserving the remaining heritage and adapting the building to contemporary educational needs. The intervention combines the restored masonry structure with carefully designed timber extensions inspired by the local woodworking tradition and the texture of pine cones. Completed in 2024, the project has given the community a renewed public building that preserves local identity, strengthens cultural continuity, and offers children an inspiring environment where architecture, craftsmanship, and nature become part of everyday learning.