Barnas Hemmelige Lekeplass

The 'Cave for Kids' is an architectural project inspired by natural caves, designed to offer a curious blend of sunlight and rain collection, alongside opportunities for hiding and climbing. The project has been conceived as a 50 m3 children's play space in Trondheim, Norway, aiming to create an atmosphere that is both secretive and exciting.

Bærekraftig Gjenbruk av Skum

Utilizing sustainable practices, the cave is constructed from 1.5 tonnes of pre-industrial waste, primarily open-cell XP foam, which is a byproduct of the automotive and confection industries and industrial packaging processes from all over Europe. The waste foam is repurposed, reduced to small particles and then thermally bonded, thus preventing it from being landfilled or incinerated. This eco-friendly material is hollowed out using a water jet and layered to reconstruct the cave-like design.

Prisvinnende Arkitektonisk Prosjekt

The project has received notable recognition, winning first prize in an architectural competition and being completed in 2012. It was commissioned by Trondheim Municipality and was a collaborative effort involving several industry professionals, including Florian Kosche Dipl. Ing. The team, led by Marit Justine Haugen, Espen Bærheim, and Dan Zohar, received the Emerging Architects RIBA award in London for this innovative social installation art project.