# Cat-Shaped School Buildings This Kindergarten Schoolhouse Resembles an Architechual Feline By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catshaped References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/09/09/cat-shaped-kindergarten-in-germany/) & [tomiungerer](http://www.tomiungerer.com/) This German schoolhouse is a cat-shaped building that caters to the imagination of a kindergarten class. Through the collaborative efforts of artist Tomi Ungerer and architects at Ayla-Suzan Yöndel, this playful building was brought to life. The cat-shaped schoolhouse features the face of a cat from its front facade and is complete with two circular windows that resemble eyes. The structure also boasts two triangular ears and its door acts as a feline's mouth. Additionally, the cat's paws and its tail function as slides for the children to play on during recess breaks. The Die Katze Kindergarten is a symbol of friendship and simultaneously creates a fun place for children to learn and express their imagination. The interior of the school utilizes the cat's massive eyes which provide ample amounts of sunlight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Architectural Designs:** Designing buildings with playful and imaginative elements can create unique and engaging spaces for children. - **Integration of Art and Architecture:** Collaborating with artists in architectural projects can result in visually striking and unconventional building designs. - **Interactive Learning Environments:** Incorporating interactive elements such as slides and creative features into educational spaces can enhance children's learning experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore incorporating playful and imaginative elements into their building designs to cater to specific target audiences. - **Education:** Educational institutions can consider integrating interactive and creative elements into their learning environments to engage students and promote imaginative learning. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can collaborate with architects to create visually striking and unconventional buildings that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [Playful Learning Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain.md) - [Cat-Catered Large Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-cat-tree-house.md) - [Nature-Promoting School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primary-school-1.md) - [Vertical Feline Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2.md) - [Feline-Focused Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-1.md) - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Cuboidal Primary School Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernardo-bader-architekten.md)