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Gottfried Böhm: Kindergarten St. Hermann Joseph, 1972C–1974

  • Cologne, Germany, Show on map
  • #EDU #Western Europe
  • A constellation of geometric exposed concrete basic forms is reminding of a bunch of building blocks, fitting to its function as a kindergarten. Colour gradations in yellow, green, and bright red, which extend over the façade into the interior, create a contrast to the surrounding residential buildings.

  • Despite the appropriate building shape and the building's fans, the kindergarten had to be demolished in 2007 due to considerable structural damage (2000-2001) and unsecured costs.