Growing up in daylight

In the parish of St. Lambertus, just outside Essen in Germany, a unique kindergarten has been developed, based on the concept of a small village. The many different building designs are drawn together by an interior central hall, designed for play and social interaction, and covered by a VELUX ridgelight with 20 modular skylights. A distinctive colour scheme, visible on the gables through the skylights, helps toddlers and pre-schoolers navigate the interior.

Facts about the project

The planning phase 

• The installation was completed in three days by 4-6 craftsmen (no flashings)
• The building was inaugurated in August 2015

Parties involved in the project  

• The construction group consisted of developer Kath. Kirchengemeinde St. Lambertus, Bistum Essen, Eickelkamp + Rebbelmund, ER Plan GmbH and VELUX Deutschland GmbH.

The solution

• 20 VELUX Modular Skylights in a 5° ridgelight solution with beam
• 18 fixed modules, two electrically operated venting modules
• Module size 100 x 180 cm