Montessori Architecture

A Design Instrument for Schools

Steve Lawrence, Benjamin Stæhli

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English

Park Books
01 June 2023

Theory of architecture; Architectural structure & design; Philosophy & theory of education

The name Montessori is widely and inextricably associated with an entirely child-centered and careful pedagogy and education of children. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was an Italian physician, reform educator, and philosopher whose ideas and work have remained influential throughout the world ever since the 1910s. Her educational concept covers entire development from infancy to young adulthood. It is based on the image of the child as a builder of his or her self and therefore uses for the first time the form of open teaching and free work in a prepared learning environment.

Montessori schools became trend-setting educational institutions early on, and their concept strongly reflects in their architecture and equipment. Montessori Architecture is the first book that comprehensively addresses architectural design, construction, the use of materials in and the furnishing of educational spaces according to Montessori's ideas. The book's first part explores spatial and design principles that make up good kindergarten and school buildings. In the second part, nine case studies are featured in detail through photographs, plans, and concise texts. These examples are located in Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain) as well as in tropical countries (Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Sir Lanka). Thus, this highly illustrative volume offers practical advice and a wealth of information that is of utmost importance for the design of school buildings in general.

AUTHORS: Steve Lawrence is a British architect and consultant on sports infrastructure, specialising in the architectural concepts of Montessori education.

Benjamin Stæhli is a Swiss architect and photographer who has also worked in Ethiopia and Singapore, and who has been engaged in architectural concepts of Montessori education for many years.

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Illustrative manual for the design of school buildings and educational spaces .

Introduces basic design principles based on the ideas of Italian educational pioneer Maria Montessori .

Features nine case studies of Montessori school buildings in Europe and tropical countries through photos, plans, and concise texts

67 colour, 47 b/w illustrations

By: Steve Lawrence, Benjamin Stæhli
Imprint: Park Books
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 200mm,
Weight: 975g
ISBN: 9783038603153
ISBN 10: 3038603155
Pages: 286
Publication Date: 01 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Steve Lawrence is a British architect and consultant on sports infrastructure, specialising in the architectural concepts of Montessori education. Benjamin Stæhli is a Swiss architect and photographer who has also worked in Ethiopia and Singapore, and who has been engaged in architectural concepts of Montessori education for many years.

Reviews for Montessori Architecture: A Design Instrument for Schools

"""This is an excellent resource for those interested in the Montessori approach or in alternative education, school leadership, or educational change.""-- ""Choice"""