The clear white cubic forms of this day-care centre stand in an open landscape between the mountains of Sintra and the sea. A whole new settlement area will be developed here in the near future. The building is flanked by two open spaces of quite different character. The quiet, enclosed courtyard with a cork oak and a shallow pool of water enjoys a view of the mountains to the north. This space is located in an angle between the administrative tract and the dining room, the glazed facade of which is shaded by a steel pergola. The outdoor area to the south, which commands a view of the sea, adjoins the children’s group rooms and is therefore equipped with play objects.