Daycare

Caption   Our proposed daycare facility defines a delicate balance between openness and protection through the exterior façades which are treated in deployable perforated metal mesh panels, forming a “second skin” for the building. This architectural gesture veils the building in a soft layer of semi-transparency and operates as a protective filter, providing shade and privacy, while preserving a strong sense of openness to the surrounding neighborhood. At an urban scale, the building operates both as a subtle boundary and a threshold between a pedestrian street and a vehicular street. Constantine Bouras Studio The project is conceived as three seperate concrete volumes, which host the daycare areas, the... More

Children’s Center Middenwaard in Amstelveen was designed with the underlying idea that the building is part of the surrounding greenery; The building and the outdoor areas fit together well, together they form one whole. The new children’s center, which houses a school, daycare and gymnasium, has been kept as compact as possible, leaving more space for the outdoors. The design is elongated, with a narrower section in the middle, which leaves space outside for the line of sight from east to west; this allows the surrounding greenery to continue well. On the east side, the building shifts slightly to the north and on the west side to the south. This creates a playful shape that fits in perfectly with the surroundings and provide... More

A Haven of Imagination: Blue Bear, the Sustainable Kids' Bookstore of the Future In an era where sustainability meets creativity, the future of children's bookstores has arrived. Flocdesign designed Blue Bear with the aim of captivating young minds and inspiring a love for literature.  Caption A Sustainable Oasis of Learning and Play Nestled amidst the bustling city streets, this eco-conscious haven invites families to embark on a delightful journey into the world of books. It's not just a store; it's an enchanting oasis where parents and children can bond over stories, creativity, and eco-friendly surroundings. A Breath of Fresh Air Upon entering, you'll be embraced by an abundance of natural light, filtering through large w... More

Because of its growing number of students, the Eben-Haëzerschool needed to expand. On the ground floor there was a daycare center. But neither school nor daycare wanted the youngest kids to move out in order to create more space for the primary school. Therefore extension possibilities were researched resulting in a new floor that smartly hides behind the original gable roof of the monumental front and makes a bold design statement at the rear.   A flexible study room is situated between two class rooms on the new second floor. This room can be connected with the class rooms on either side. In the new corridors on the 1st and 2nd floor, study corners have been created to stimulate working in smaller groups.    By cre... More

The American Scandinavia Foundation commissioned Koko to create a unique learning space in their New York City Headquarters in the Scandinavia House. Awarded by New York Magazine: “BEST OF NEW YORK” as the best indoor play space for children in New York City. The Center was designed to incorporate the best of Scandinavian design while emphasizing early childhood sensory perception. More

The day-care centre in Taulov is actually a Danish standard institution. It doesn´t have a special theme, like our design kindergarten Paletten and there is no alternative ideology. Even though the design is fairly characteristic, it derives primarily from functional demands. The client expressed a desire to have almost every single room attached to a common space. Normally, this leads to either an overly large central space or rather narrow rooms around it. With the hexagon grid, we managed to avoid both. The hexagon plan is organized like a daisy. The yellow stamen in the middle makes up the central activity room and the petals around it are group rooms and staff facilities. This brings everybody close to the centre and encourages so... More