Architect ana garcia sala of foursquare arquitectos worked in conjunction with ceramic tile specialists at natucer to create colorful skins for the innovation centre for children. the experimental education center in valencia, spain called for an architectural form that encouraged creativity and social integration in children as well as a building that integrates the sustainable technology. apart from the inviting rounded shapes, color was an essential part of creating an environment that evokes exploration. each cylindrical module is clad in an array of colorful ceramic tiles. the glazed porcelain was extruded during carefully timed firing cycles, calculated to yield the correct degree of curvature required for each facade. the fun and light-hearted exteriors are only interrupted by quirky square windows that allow passive natural lighting in the rounded, spiraling interiors. the building far exceeds the role of container and becomes an object to behold in bustling environment, replete with developing minds. the pods become centers of activity that create spatial relationships and contribute to the cognitive development models being implemented in the the classrooms.