Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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Rather than opting for typical extensive use of colour in designing for preschoolers, the design emphasise form in a way that communicates playfulness through the building's architecture; creating a visually free-flowing and spatially connected space promoting free interaction and movement for children.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
The skylights are designed to allow natural light to illuminate the classrooms, reducing need of artificial lighting during the day.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
The architecture of this school is unique in its structural expression, innovation in design and the resoluteness in its unconventional approach.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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The school embodies non-conformity and playfulness, stimulating curiosity naturally through its architecture. Dips and highs in waves of the roof touch the ground; facilitating child’s interaction with the architecture of their daily environment.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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The form creates a unique self shadow pattern that slides across the exterior surface throughout the day. Playful sinusoidal edge of the exterior turf flows along the form, with a smooth stone finish along the periphery.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
Structural complexities in achieving the smooth external skin were resolved with a ferrocement shell integrated above the unique metal structure. The visual effect of this austere material palette ensures visual cohesion.
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
The architecture imbibes a lasting impression on the children and invokes a sense of pride for their unique learning environment
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
Full-length glass walls softly illuminates the spaces, seamlessly blending interiors with nature
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Vinay Panjwani
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Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
andblack design studio
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Vinay Panjwani
Cocoon, Pre-primary Extension, Bloomingdale International School
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Miyawaki model is adopted for plantation as a viable alternative to typical bushes. Multiple plant saplings are grown along the site boundary to create a self-sustaining ecosystem.
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Vinay Panjwani
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Agrob Buchtal
The main entrance to the new Tinnerbäcksbadet offers direct access to the fitness and wellness areas with whirlpool, steam bath, sauna and relaxation pool on the ground floor.
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agrob-buchtal.de / Foto: ©Rasmus Hjortshoj
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The Tinnerbäcksbadet, realised by the architectural office 3XN around 200 kilometres southwest of Stockholm, presents itself as a spatial composition in earthy-warm colours. 18,000 m² of ceramic tiles from Agrob Buchtal play a key role here.
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agrob-buchtal.de / Foto: ©Rasmus Hjortshoj
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Agrob Buchtal
As well as the acoustic ceiling panels in cement-bonded wood wool and the wall coverings in filigree wood strips, the floor with its lively structure is a real eye-catcher: beige porcelain stoneware tiles in 600 x 600 mm format from the Savona series by Agrob Buchtal.
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agrob-buchtal.de / Foto: ©Rasmus Hjortshoj
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The Plural tile series from Agrob Buchtal allows the gently sloping beach of the wave pool to be seen as a coherent waterscape.
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agrob-buchtal.de / Foto: ©Rasmus Hjortshoj
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Dynamic shapes, modelled on light sandy grey mosaic tiles, are found in the spa area - where they are combined with the Savona tile series.
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agrob-buchtal.de / Foto: ©Rasmus Hjortshoj
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Natural materials and colours: The room's pleasant atmosphere is due above all to the tiled surfaces in warm earth tones, which were one of the reasons why the Tinnerbäcksbadet was awarded the Swedish Miljøbyggnad sustainability certificate in silver.
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agrob-buchtal.de / Foto: ©Rasmus Hjortshoj
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Agrob Buchtal
Active white 25 x 25 mm mosaic tiles cover the elegantly curved pool walls and edges.
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agrob-buchtal.de / Foto: ©Rasmus Hjortshoj
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Agrob Buchtal
For construction reasons, stainless steel pools are not an option for us. Tiling meets all the technical, functional and aesthetic requirements and is therefore an integral part of our projects,’ explains Christian Wamberg Rasmussen, architect at 3XN.
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agrob-buchtal.de / Foto: ©Rasmus Hjortshoj
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