Children and Family Support Center Terra | ArchDaily
Summary
The Children and Family Support Center Terra in Kofu, Japan, completed in 2022, provides essential services for disadvantaged families and children through distinct facilities for consultation, medical counseling, and staff training.
Why It Matters
This center addresses critical community needs by offering support services to vulnerable populations. Its design reflects a commitment to holistic care and professional development, showcasing how architecture can enhance social services and community well-being.
Key Takeaways
- The center consists of three distinct buildings for consultation, medical counseling, and staff training.
- Completed in phases, the facility enhances support for disadvantaged families in Kofu.
- Architectural design plays a crucial role in facilitating community services.
Save this picture!© Masashige Akeda+ 26 Curated by Miwa Negoro Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1038741/children-and-family-support-center-terra Clipboard "COPY" CopyHealthcare, Clinic•Kofu, Japan Area Area of this architecture project Area: 573 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 Photographs Photographs:Masashige Akeda, Yuki Seshimo Lead Architects: Taku Sakaushi, Hirofumi Nakagawa, Tamon Kozu, Soichiro Omura Category: Healthcare, ClinicLead Team: Taku SakaushiDesign Team: Hirofumi Nakagawa, Tamon Kozu, Soichiro OmuraEngineering & Consulting > Structural: Kanebako Structural EngneersCity: KofuCountry: JapanMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture!© Yuki Seshimo Text description provided by the architects. Located in Kofu City, this facility offers three distinct services: consultation for disadvantaged families and children within the community, medical counseling, and staff training. These three functions are performed separately in three buildings: the Center Building consists of consultation rooms and administrative offices and serves as an operational hub overseeing the entire facility; the Clinic Building is where medical counseling is provided, and the Training Building is dedicated to professional training for all staff members of the organization managing the center. The construction was carried out in two phases. In Phase 1, the Center Building and the Clinic Building were completed in 2021. In...
