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Rectangular Red Daycare Centers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Birk Heilmeyer Und Frenzel Architekten Revamp an Air-Raid Shelter

— June 15, 2021 — Art & Design
This captivating green and red daycare center occupies the site of an abandoned air-raid shelter. The rectangular building is designed by local practice Birk Heilmeyer und Frenzel Architekten who was commissioned by daycare provider KiTa Parkstrasse.

The red daycare center is located close to the Park Villa Berg in Stuttgart. The design of the space is eclectic, with a number of spaces designed to bring together synergies for parents and their children. The site also includes an outdoor playground.

The foundations of the old air-raid shelter were used by Birk Heilmeyer und Frenzel Architekten who also employed lightweight, prefabricated timber for the structure. The reason behind the red color choice correlates to the fact that the nuance creates a stand-out contrast with the green surroundings.

Image Credit: Zooey Braun
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Childcare - There's an opportunity to design daycare centers with eco-friendly features, like the use of prefabricated timber to reduce waste and energy consumption.
2. Multi-functional Spaces - Designing daycare centers with multiple spaces that cater to different needs of parents and children could provide a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more welcoming and family-friendly environments.
3. Adaptive Reuse of Structures - Repurposing old structures, like air-raid shelters, to create architecturally innovative childcare facilities is a trend on the rise and presents opportunities for those in the construction and renovation industry.
Industry Implications
1. Childcare - Childcare providers and architects in the childcare industry can benefit from trends in eco-friendly and multi-functional space designs.
2. Construction - The trend of repurposing old structures for adaptive reuse, such as in this case with an air raid shelter, presents an opportunity for innovation in the construction industry.
3. Renovation - Renovation contractors can capitalize on the trend of renovating old structures, like air-raid shelters, to create modern, functional facilities such as this red daycare center.
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