Exploring Design Characteristics in Kindergarten Interior Spaces: A Case Study in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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In recent years, the number of young children attending school has been increasing in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (HCMC, VN). This growth has led to a substantial rise in the construction of kindergartens. However, the quality of these schools may vary due to multiple factors. As a result, it is essential to propose standardized design requirements to adapt the fundamentals of children’s development and help to enhance children’s experience within the kindergarten environment, with a particular focus on interior space where young children spend most of their school day. The primary aims of this paper are to explore key design characteristics in kindergarten interior space; and to understand educators' perspectives on the design requirements for optimizing learning interior space in kindergartens, focusing on the context of HCMC, VN. The methodology includes a literature review, case study analysis, and interviews with educators. As a result, the paper suggests that key design characteristics in kindergarten interior spaces should be prioritized during the design process to enhance the efficiency of learning environments and support children’s developmental needs. Four main themes are identified: functional factors, aesthetic factors, psychological factors, and interactional factors. The outcomes of this study have benefits to various user groups and participants, including kindergarten policy makers educators, architects, and interior designers, as well as the value of returning to the fundamentals of the educational goals through children's perceptual and physical interaction with the interior environment.
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1. กองบรรณาธิการสงวนสิทธิ์ในการพิจารณาและตัดสินการตีพิมพ์บทความในวารสาร
2. บทความทุกเรื่องจะได้รับการตรวจสอบทางวิชาการโดยผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ แต่ข้อความและเนื้อหาในบทความที่ตีพิมพ์เป็นความรับผิดชอบของผู้เขียนแต่เพียงผู้เดียว มิใช่ความคิดเห็นและความรับผิดชอบของมหาวิทยาลัยศรีปทุม
3. การคัดลอกอ้างอิงต้องดำเนินการตามการปฏิบัติในหมู่นักวิชาการโดยทั่วไป และสอดคล้องกับกฎหมายที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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