fluffy blue monster looks over dental clinic by ZIKZAK architects in stuttgart

a fluffy blue monster lives in zikzak’s project in Stuttgart

ZIKZAK Architects presents the EDEL LEICHT dental clinic near Stuttgart, combining comfort, sustainability, and detailed interiors in a medical environment. Children’s areas in the clinic are designed to be vibrant and engaging, featuring a fluffy blue monster as a central character who watches over his smile. Multimedia screens animate this theme, and polypropylene tubes mimic the monster’s fur, adding a playful note to the space. Seating made from fallen tree logs introduces the natural theme, while dental treatment rooms for kids feature ceiling compositions of animals and whimsical creatures to capture their attention during procedures.

all images courtesy of ZIKZAK Architects

EDEL LEICHT dental clinic embraces upcycling

The interior embodies the EDEL LEICHT dental clinic’s core values of painless procedures and professionalism, with lightness expressed through materials like glass, transparent polymers, and lightweight metal structures. ZIKZAK Architects implements smooth wall lines, softened textures, and semi-transparent sliding doors to create a relaxed atmosphere, with neutral tones evoking a sense of calm. The Ukraine- and Cyprus-based studio merges high-tech dentistry with creative material reuse, while recycling and upcycling are key to the concept, using natural materials and repurposed elements. The clinic’s location near a forest leads to the incorporation of natural elements, such as fallen tree trunks.

reception area featuring a transparent acrylic desk and recycled plastic elements

dental procedures inspire interior details

At the reception, a transparent acrylic desk and a low table made from recycled plastic welcome visitors, including young patients. Inspired by dental crowns, a convex wall behind the desk features recycled plastic fibers referencing hygiene procedures and dental care. Waiting areas emphasize eco-consciousness, with furniture made from recycled or reused materials, including a transparent table containing dental burs, while decorative panels that take the shape of dental mirrors add a conceptual touch to the space. 

soft, neutral tones create a calm and minimalist atmosphere in the waiting area

lightness and transparency expressed through glass and polymer materials in the hallway

bespoke furniture from repurposed materials enhances the eco-friendly approach

smooth wall lines and soft textures contribute to the ambiance

a mix of materials, from glass to natural fibers, reflects the clinic’s eco-friendly focus

bright, playful colors in the children’s areas create a sense of fun and comfort

dental treatment rooms for children feature ceiling compositions of animals

whimsical creatures capture the children’s attention during procedures

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high-tech dentistry merges with creative material reuse

decorative panels take the shape of dental mirrors

the oval element on the wall is a reference to hygiene procedures and dental care, reminiscent of a toothbrush

lightness is expressed through materials

natural materials and repurposed elements are used throughout the clinic

glass, transparent polymers, and lightweight metal structures form the interior

inspired by dental crowns, a convex wall behind the desk features recycled plastic fibers

a transparent table containing dental burs

waiting areas further emphasize eco-consciousness

seating made from fallen tree logs complements the natural theme

semi-transparent sliding doors create a relaxed atmosphere

details are based on the dental theme

children’s areas are designed to be vibrant and engaging

a fluffy blue monster is the central character

the monster watches over its smile

polypropylene tubes mimic the monster’s fur

furniture made from recycled or reused materials

colorful acrylic shelves add a playful note

the interior embodies the EDEL LEICHT dental clinic’s core values

multimedia screens animate this theme

project info:

name: EDEL LEICHT Dental Clinic

architect: ZIKZAK Architects | @zikzak_architects

project team: Nick Zykh, Ihor Yashyn, Vasylyna Boichuk, Kateryna Ruban, Olha Kolesnik

principal architect: Nick Zykh

design team: Ihor Yashyn, Vasylyna Boichuk, Kateryna Ruban

location: Germany, Stuttgart
client: EDEL LEICHT
area: 287 sqm (3,089.24 sqft)