architecture for children
Role in team
Technical Designer
Architectural firm
De Unie Architecten
Our approach to designing this building was to create a space that would support and enhance the atmosphere, dynamic, and synergy of both schools in a positive way. We wanted to provide the children with high, light-filled classrooms that could facilitate both indoor and outdoor education through large doors and windows.
Architect Child Center Siddeburen Design Architecture
Child Center Siddeburen
Village like education
Our vision for this project was to create a child center that would be a place for both communal and individual activities. We aimed to achieve this by incorporating the characteristic pitched roofs of the village of Siddeburen into the architecture of the building. The playful slopes of the ceiling establish a physical connection between the occupants and their environment. The unique roof volumes create distinct atmospheres and identities for each classroom, generating a multitude of spaces where children can gather and interact. The resulting spaces are light-filled and dynamic, promoting a positive learning experience for the children.
'Small scale under village gable roofs'
Light dynamic spaces
The central hall is designed to offer a recognizable but ever-changing experience from all angles, thanks to the strategic use of natural light. The exterior of the building has a cohesive appearance, while the interior is customized for each school.
Dividing the school to scale of the child
We designed the building with an emphasis on the transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. Large glass windows and doors allow for abundant natural light and a connection to the surrounding environment. The canopies over the classrooms provide a clear demarcation between interior and exterior spaces, allowing for outdoor education. The interior spaces are designed with the scale of the child in mind, creating spaces that range from low to high and from narrow to wide.
