Hibinosekkei + Youji No Shiro have designed a nature-focused nursery in Atsugi, Japan. Hibinosekkei + Youji No Shiro specializes in designing children's facilities; they were inspired by nearby forests to inform this new project.
The architects wanted to create a space where young children could play and explore. To achieve this, they incorporated numerous nature-inspired elements. Across the nursery's second floor are various potted plants that bring the outdoors indoors. Even the walls of the nursery are adorned with forest-like mosaics and wallpapers.
The designers chose rich wood flooring that further evokes a feeling of the outdoors. Contrastingly, the numerous mirrored walls and exposed beams create an opposing industrial feel. Ultimately the design successfully blends nature with industrialism to produce a warm, inviting, and exploratory environment for children,
Forest-Inspired Children's Nurseries
A Japanese Nursery Design Brings the Outdoors Indoors
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Nurseries - Designing children's nurseries inspired by nature and adding natural elements to the interior space
2. Biophilic Design - Creating indoor spaces that incorporate natural elements and evoke a connection to the outdoors
3. Industrial-organic Design - Blending industrial and natural design elements to create a unique and inviting environment
Industry Implications
1. Children's Education - Designing innovative and nature-focused nurseries to promote exploration and learning in young children
2. Interior Design - Incorporating biophilic and industrial-organic design elements to create unique and inviting indoor spaces
3. Architecture - Exploring new designs that blend nature and industrial elements to create inviting environments for young children to play and explore