Christensen & Co

NOKKEN Kindergarten

NOKKEN Kindergarten
© Adam Mørk

NOKKEN Kindergarten

Christensen & Co Architects

COLLABORATORS
Ramboll, Johansson Landscape Architects

MANUFACTURERS
Armstrong Flooring, Evers, Elverdal, Kawneer, Rockfon, Velux Group, Velfac, Demo, Hotri, Swedoor, Sweedoor

YEAR
2014

LOCATION
Copenhagen, Denmark

CATEGORY
Kindergarten

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The new Kindergarten and nursery is placed by the sea, on the tip of Islands Brygge in Copenhagen and the architecture is designed in accordance with the surrounding existing buildings, an area characterised by small boathouses and small dwellings. 

NOKKEN Kindergarten
© Bo Bolther
NOKKEN Kindergarten
© Bo Bolther

While still in the capital of Denmark, the children will have a daily life filled with fresh sea air and the sound of seagulls. Nokken houses 124 children (3 nursery groups and 4 pre-school groups), has a good indoor climate and sustainable materials.

A JEWELLED BOX

Inside the kindergarten and nursery a multitude of colours, intricate patterns and different surfaces great the children. Decorated with colours, patterned wallpaper and tiles.

This gives the impression of a large jewellery box, and creates a colourful interior as well as a fun playhouse for the children. While the floor plan is intricate and labyrinthic, the various colours make it easy to navigate around the building.

NOKKEN Kindergarten
© Bo Bolther
NOKKEN Kindergarten
© Christensen & Co. Architects

PLAYGROUNDS

The nursery has two playgrounds. The older children have a rugged playground facing the sea, with swings, slides and climbing frames. 

They have the fresh sea air and views to the water. They can follow the boats, kayaks and birds, habituating with live on the sea outside the nursery.

NOKKEN Kindergarten
© Bo Bolther
NOKKEN Kindergarten
© Christensen & Co. Architects

An inner playground for the smaller children, sheltered by the walls of building itself, it provides a perfect outdoor tranquil playground.

This playground also works as an outdoor canteen and communal area for all the children on sunny days. Throughout the building there are view to this inner courtyard and playground.

NOKKEN Kindergarten
© Adam Mørk
NOKKEN Kindergarten
© Adam Mørk


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Christensen & Co
T +45 72 444440
Christensen & Co
Bragesgade 10, 2200 København, Denmark