Andblack Design Studio has developed Bloomingdale International School's new pre-primary extension, Cocoon, in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Discarding typical matchbox-style classrooms stacked next to each other, design studio Andblack has created a visually free-flowing and spatially connected space promoting free interaction and movement for children at Bloomingdale's new extension.

"Rather than opting for typical extensive use of colour in designing for preschoolers, we chose to emphasise form in a way that communicates playfulness through the building's architecture," said Andblack.

"Our aim was to deviate from these conventional notions and develop something unique to the site, transforming the way we approach school design for pre-primary education."

This project has been shortlisted in the education project category of Dezeen Awards 2024.

Studio: Andblack Design Studio
Project: Bloomingdale International School pre-primary extension