# Warm Wooden Schools The Fagerborg Kindergarten by RRA is Outfitted in a Timber Embrace By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fagerborg-kindergarten-by-rra References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/03/10/fagerborg-kindergarten-by-rra/) & [reiulframstadarkitekter.no](http://www.reiulframstadarkitekter.no/projects.asp?menu=projects&IDwork=100&submenu=&tittel=FAGERBORG) The gorgeous Norwegian landscape and the pure minds of impressionable children are catered to in the Fagerborg Kindergarten by RRA. The elementary school is situated within a park in the city of Oslo and takes on a truly organic aesthetic thanks to the [natural wood employed in its construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands). Rich timber beams clad the exterior with a vertical grain and knot pattern speckled with square windows. The underside of one facade tapers in, pulling the massive structure to a narrow base from which opens an entrance. The educational institution for youngsters is composed of [four classroom areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernardo-bader-architekten) that exist as impressive solid structures. Meeting the heritage guidelines in a neighborhood full of early 20th-century homes, the Fagerborg Kindergarten by RRA (Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter) embodies a distinctively different contemporary form, further explored in the [bright and colorful spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichildcare-crche) within. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic Aesthetics in Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate natural materials, such as wood, to create organic and visually appealing structures. - **Heritage-inspired Contemporary Design:** Blending contemporary forms with heritage guidelines opens up possibilities for creating unique and visually striking buildings. - **Bright and Colorful Learning Spaces:** Designing educational institutions with vibrant and stimulating environments can enhance the learning experience for children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can explore using natural materials and heritage-inspired designs to create visually stunning and sustainable structures. - **Education:** Educational institutions can focus on creating bright and colorful learning spaces that promote creativity and engagement among students. - **Construction:** The use of natural materials, such as timber, in construction projects can offer sustainable and aesthetically pleasing alternatives to traditional building materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Learning Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain.md) - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Sustainable Norwegian Timber Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta-school.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [Culturally Rooted Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-flow-school.md) - [Green-Timber Glad Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumber-4.md) - [Timber Log-Crafted Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monio-school-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Rammed-Earth Preschool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-dales-public-school.md)