A school in Ljubljana, Slovenia called Kindergarten Kekec proves that turning a space of learning from blah to inspiring only really requires some clever thinking and a big dash of colour. Built in just three days and inspired by the school’s lack of play equipment, Slovenian studio Arhitektura Jure Kotnik used rotating vertical shutters to turn the prefab 1980′s kindergarten into an interactive building. Timber slats can be turned from wood to bright colour (nine hues in total), allowing children to play, learn and engage with their school. I love how this installation constantly changes the appearance of the exterior and allows for both full bursts of colour and small strips of hue. If this had been my kindergarten, I may never have gone home…

(spotted on dezeen; photographs via arhitektura jure kotnik and dezeen)