Nurseries

Located in the Alvim district of Sarpsborg, Norway, this project addresses a specific need for expanded childcare capacity within a residential context characterised by a high proportion of low-income households. The development consists of a two-storey extension and the renovation of an existing 1970s structure. The project reached completion within a twelve-month timeframe from site acquisition to the start of the academic term. Mathilde Nordhaug Øyvind Johnsen Arkitektur   ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here Architectural volume and site integration The new extension is positioned with a deliberate offset from the original single-storey building to maintain a clear distinction between... More

Fraternidad and Berta Martinez Foundations alongside with the local government promoted a center for child care in Rionegro Antioquia.  The project is located on a limited area with an important slope, surrounded by local roads and a creek. ​Through a series of displacements and subtractions the project generates free spaces and patios to which all of the buildings activities are turned to.  The resulting spaces are thus easily controlled while visual relating with the external gardens.  Additionally a communal house is developed independently in the school ground floor and relates directly with lower garden and the creek. More

The design of the office building was developed from the Connext logo. The airspace with its bridges connects four square structures of different sizes in a cross shape.In the individual structures, the workplaces are separated by glass partitions with sliding glass doors. This floods the combination zone in the middle of the square surfaces with light. The flexibility of the building is evident not only in the different floor areas, but also in the design with cavity floors and easily movable partitions: The floor plans of the offices can be adapted as required.To the outside, the four building structures with their stone façades appear rather massive. The mullion-and-transom façade between the cubes is set back and allows li... More

This Marmoleum design by Inge van Gheel, is inspiring and timeless. The abstract forms encourage the creative imagination of children. ...find your way in the forest of colors… Every group has its own color. A strong visal landmark for the children and their parents. Applied art that visually helps parents and children to find their way to their room. The forms are abstract and timeless. Abstract forms encourage the creative imagination of children. The entrance begins with a warm red that is a clear landmark on the counter. The groups ‘around the corner’ are orange and yellow. Yellow was chosen as it promotes versatile recording and transmission of knowledge. Orange is cheerful, encourages charity and ensures satisfied and warmth.... More

Kids Lodge is a young, fast growing company in childcare in Houten The Netherlands. The walls are divided in different planes. They have selected various BN Suwide collections in pastel shades to give the whole building a childfriendly character. They have also chosen the graphic Suwide Diva collection. The project was completed in 2013. More