The facade of the new Smilehullet day-care centre in Beder, a small town just south of Aarhus (DK), stimulates play and creativity. The compact new building has windows of different heights and is equipped with robust facade panels in three earthy colours that add a creative touch. The design and layout of the former building, which housed the after-school centre, were also used for Beder's new Smilehullet day-care centre, which is now open for children and parents to enjoy.
Architect Jeppe J. Kortegård, co-owner of Arkitekter Johansen & Rasmussen A/S, who is responsible for the design of the new day-care centre: “We have used several of the existing structures from the previous building and added a first floor. Because of the size of the plot, we had to build in height, resulting in a day-care centre that is both playful and compact in size.” The fact that the building accommodates small children on a daily basis i reflected in the design of the facade. Great attention has been paid to creating a welcoming and child-friendly look and feel.
A child-friendly facade with Rockpanel Colours
“To create a playful facade, we installed windows of various sizes and used facade panels in different colours and shapes. The slanted shape of some of the panels adds a creative touch to the building. As do the windows. Thanks to the variation in height, some can be used by children and others by adults,” Jeppe J. Kortegård continues.
The facade panels, chosen in three different colours, were supplied by facade manufacturer Rockpanel. ”The different colours in the facade enhance the playfulness of the building. We opted for Rockpanel Colours facade panels in two different colours that are sober and soft and also have a playful effect. In addition, we choose a white facade panel to form a continuous band around the entire building. The band varies in size, changing from full facade height to a narrower strip that runs parallel along the edge of the roof that covers the large outdoor areas. The white band brings everything together, creating uniformity as a contrast to the more fragmented and playful facade. It was obviously important that the facade panels were durable and of high quality, whilst remaining within budget.”
Rockpanel facade cladding withstands everyday play
Durability was also key in this project. Hence the choice for Rockpanel facade panels as they do not only withstand the elements, but can also withstand everyday play. Palle Ramsdal, project consultant at Rockpanel: “Rockpanel Colours facade cladding allows you to be creative with colours and expressions. Smilehullet is a good example. The panels do not only add to the fascinating look of the new day-care centre, they are also resistant to knocks and kicks. This is of course important, as we are dealing with a building that has to be able to withstand everyday play and ball games. Thanks to the Rockpanel facade cladding, the building needs less maintenance. At the same time, the facade cladding has sustainable benefits as it is made from stone wool, which is durable by nature. In addition, the Rockpanel facade panels have a long service life of at least 50 years.”
Used products:
Rockpanel Colours:
RAL9010 604 8
Special colours:
NCS s 3010-Y30R
NCS s 3020-Y30R
