Natrufied Architecture Unveils Mowgli Childcare Center in Vught, Netherlands

Natrufied Architecture has completed the Mowgli Childcare Center in the wooded surroundings of Vught, Netherlands, a 1,550 m² educational facility slated for 2026. The project pairs playful architecture with a strong connection to nature, aiming to create an inspiring environment for early childhood. Boris Zeisser and Anja Verdonk led the design as principal architects, working with a team comprising Dinand Kruize, Andrea Nienoord, Michael Funke and Cassidy Munniks-Schultz. Structural engineering was handled by Step Engineering, MEP by Laureco and acoustics by ZRi, while V&S houtskelet bouwen served as general contractor. Materials and products came from MOSO BAMBOO, Lignatur and burnedwood. Photography was shot by Marcel van der Burg and Boris Zeisser. The scheme falls under the educational architecture and kindergarten category, and the description was submitted by the project team. Curated by Nina Vuga.