Open Museum – Architecture Education Program for Kindergarten

The Taichung Green Museumbrary, located on the northern part of the Central Park within the Shui-Nan Trade and Economic Park, is a cultural complex for the Taichung Art Museum and Taichung Public Library, designed by SANAA, founded by Sejima Kazuyo and Nishizawa Ryue, in collaboration with Ricky Liu & Associates Architects+Planners from Taiwan.

The series titled “Open Museum Architecture Education Lesson Plan” offers educational materials suitable for kindergarten through high school. Focused on the architecture of the Green Museumbrary, these lesson plans enhance students’ perception of spatial aesthetics, enabling them to explore the design concepts of internationally renowned architects in class and fostering a keen interest in architectural space.

The learning resources highlight the architectural characteristics of the Green Museumbrary, utilizing its exterior to develop knowledge points in spatial education, ranging from simple to complex. Each point is associated with lesson plans on a distinct theme, allowing students to delve into museum-related spatial design topics and acquire a fundamental grasp of the architectural features.

 

Architectural Concepts and Corresponding Teaching Objectives:

Kindergarten Learning Objectives

【Main Concept】
From 2D to 3D

【Key Question】
How are two-dimensional images converted into three-dimensional spaces?

【Things Students Will Learn】
1. Concepts of 2D and 3D models.
2. The meaning of movement routes in an art museum.
3. The design vision and characteristics of the Green Museumbrary.

【Skills Students Will Acquire】
1. Techniques of folding cardboard into 3D structures.
2. Planning the user’s movement route in a given space.