In a previous kindergarten, COBE Architects use the same façade system, which has become a hallmark in these interesting kindergartens. Spaces designed in a different way, for their small occupants.
Description of the project by COBE Architects
A few years back, a small daycare institution for 30 children was demolished on the site making room for a new kindergarten with room for 6 times as many children - making it the biggest daycare institution in the Copenhagen neighborhood of Frederiksberg. Aiming for creating a safe everyday life for the children, the project consists of 11 small houses joint together with different orientation. From the outside, the day-care institution appears as a playful village for children, but from the inside, it is none the less coherent and efficient. The houses are small, compact and functional in everyday life, whilst still being exciting and challenging for children.
CREDITS. DATA SHEET
Architects.- COBE Architects.
Team.- Dan Stubbergaard, Rune Boserup, Eik Bjerregaard, Kato Hiroshi, Greta Tiedje, Jens Wagner, Claes Nilsson, Christian sander, Davide Pontoni, Agnieszka Krasuska, Agnieszka Szczepanska.
Collaborators.- Preben Skaarup Landskab (landscape architect), Søren Jensen Rådgivende Ingeniører (engineer), Learning Spaces (consultant).
Client.- City of Frederiksberg
Program.- Kindergarden for 182 children, age 0-6
Size.- 1.700 m²
Status.- 1st prize in competition 2011, completion 2015
