Outside of Frankfurt, a Childcare Center by 1100 Architect Emphasizes Self-Discovery

Kleine Weltendecker childcare center

At Kleine Weltendecker, a new kindertagesstätte in the city of Niddatal, a courtyard garden serves as a visual anchor and central area for children’s play.

Key space for play

The courtyard garden functions as the heart of the childcare center, providing an open, shared environment where children can move freely and explore through play.

Architectural focus

The organization of the building is oriented around this garden, turning it into both a spatial and visual reference point that supports the project’s emphasis on self-directed discovery.

At Kleine Weltendecker, a new kindertagesstätte in the city of Niddatal, a courtyard garden serves as a visual anchor and central area for play.

Author’s summary

A compact childcare center in Niddatal is organized around a single courtyard garden, turning this shared outdoor space into the main stage for children’s everyday play and discovery.

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Architectural Record Architectural Record — 2025-11-25

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