# Poetry Decor i29's Panta Rhei School In the Netherlands is Adorned with Erikjan Harmens̵ By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poertry-decorating-i29s-panta-rhei-school-netherlands References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/06/12/panta-rhei-school-interior-by-i29/#more-32381) Designed by Dutch interior architects i29 in the Netherlands is the Panta Rhei school. What’s interesting is that i29 chose to use poetry as a design device. The poetry was commissioned from a Dutch poet named Erikjan Harmens. His poems touch on school life topics like insecurity and friendship, and are found on the floors and walls. **Implications** - School isn't just for studying; besides educational topics, children also learn essential social skills. By infusing poetry from a local artist into the school's interior design, the architects touch on the myriad of emotions adolescents feel in a passive, artistic way that may resonate far more than advice a teacher might express. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emotional Design:** Designing spaces that evoke emotions and cater to the psychological well-being of individuals, especially in educational settings, can create a more inclusive and impactful environment for students. - **Artistic Integration:** Incorporating artwork, such as poetry, into interior design can enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space while also fostering creativity and self-expression. - **Interactive Learning Environments:** Creating immersive learning experiences by integrating educational content, such as poetry, into the physical environment can stimulate curiosity, engagement, and deeper understanding. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunities exist for interior designers to explore the integration of various art forms, including poetry, to create unique and engaging spaces that cater to different emotions and experiences. - **Education:** Educational institutions can incorporate artistic elements, like poetry, in their physical spaces to promote holistic development and emotional well-being among students. - **Art and Literature:** The collaboration of artists and poets with other industries, such as architecture and design, opens avenues for showcasing their work in unconventional and impactful ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Poetry-Inspired Retail Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-poetry-pharmacy.md) - [Playful International School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-school-villalobos.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [AI-Powered Poem Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poem-booth.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md) - [Dome-Style School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-fanar.md)