# Noah's Ark-Inspired Museum Architect Firm Olson Kundig Designs the New Children's Museum in Berlin By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-07-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-museum-1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/07/19/olson-kundig-anoha-jewish-museum-berlin/) & [olsonkundig](https://olsonkundig.com/projects/childrens-museum-at-the-jewish-museum-berlin/) The Jewish Museum in Berlin has recently opened its ANOHA children's [museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-brunswick-museum), designed by architecture firm Olson Kundig. The design of the structure was informed by the story of Noah's arc. The goal was to create a space where issues surrounding climate change could be easily digested by young children. The structure is made up of a [timber doughnut shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohoo-museum), complete with warm tones and soft shapes that allow for the free and safe movement of young children. The arc is filled with a series of exhibits designed to engage and educate young children on climate issues in an age-appropriate manner. The arc is completed with hundreds of animal sculptures created by local German artists using [sustainable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school). Upon entering the doughnut, it has a submarine-like quality, which points towards climate disasters such as floods. The ANOHA children's wing thoughtfully balances informative and playful. Image Credit: Olson Kundig ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Museums:** Designing museums with a focus on eco-friendliness and sustainability to educate visitors on climate change. - **Story-inspired Design:** Integrating storytelling and inspiration from legends into architecture to create unique and engaging spaces for children. - **Age-appropriate Climate Education:** Developing age-appropriate climate education materials and exhibits for children to promote awareness and action towards environmental issues. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Innovating and designing eco-friendly and storytelling-inspired structures in the architecture industry. - **Museums and Exhibitions:** Developing educational and interactive exhibits for children in museums to inspire and educate on environmental issues. - **Art and Sculpture:** Creating sustainable animal sculptures and artworks for use in eco-friendly architectural designs for children's museums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puzzle-Inspired Italian Nurseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-nursery.md) - [Mass-Timber Children's Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronx-childrens-museum.md) - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Environmentally Harmonious Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art.md) - [Architecturally Intricate Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture.md) - [Structural Energetic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md)