Temporary Tiger

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"When it became clear that\nthe COVID-19 pandemic would affect daily life for the foreseeable future,\nAustin\u2019s Little Tiger Chinese immersion school opted to move a significant\nportion of its classes outdoors. Temporary Tiger, which took a week to build\nand cost less than $6,000, allowed the school to continue its programming in\nfall 2020. The shelter allows for learning in an exciting, cheerful environment\nwhile providing students with shelter from the intense Texas sun. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022Designed to address the\nneeds for a safer outdoor learning environment during the height of the\npandemic, the project presents a playful structure that allows for multi-use,\nflexible activities.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The structure is largely\ncomposed of 2x4 wooden studs secured to the ground with threaded pile anchors\nthat are easily removed if needed. The team opted for stick framing since it is\ninexpensive and flexible, but the A-frame walls are also stable enough to\ninclude built-in benches for students to sit on. The repetition of frames and\ndiagonal braces lends the structure a playful, graphic quality. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cDesigned to address the\nneeds for a safer outdoor learning environment during the height of the\npandemic, the project presents a playful structure that allows for multi-use,\nflexible activities,\u201d said the jury. \u201cThe modular strategy results in a\npavilion-like construction that celebrates light and shadow through the\nthoughtful articulation of conventional wood framing.\u201d"]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022The modular strategy results in a\npavilion-like construction that celebrates light and shadow through the\nthoughtful articulation of conventional wood framing.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As the owners of the\nschool, it was imperative for the clients to demonstrate to parents that they\nwere taking the pandemic seriously and acting to mitigate the impact on their\nstudents\u0027 social and academic progress. Working within those guidelines, the\nteam developed and refined the design throughout spring 2020, wrapping up\nconstruction just before the start of the academic year. Temporary Tiger has\nremained in constant use since."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Throughout the pandemic,\nthe school maintained in-person classes without disruption, ensuring stability\nin the lives of parents and students alike. The structure remains incredibly\npopular with children, who treat it as a play structure when classes are not in\nsession. In and around Temporary Tiger, climbing the walls is encouraged. "]]]]}