A new modern kindergarten design was brought to life in Maebashi, Japan, and the structure takes cues from nature. With floor-to-ceiling windows that allow the influx of ample natural light and breathtaking views of the outside and architectural decisions that blend indoor and outdoor environments, Kanagawa-based firm Hibinosekkei sought to "help children feel closer to nature" while learning and playing. This is not the first project in early education for the architecture studio which has embraced nature in its design practices so well and so readily,
The MS Kindergarten and Nursery is located in Maebashi, Japan. When coming up with the intricacies of the kindergarten design, Hibinosekkei aimed to respond to the surrounding area's weather patterns and natural environments.
Nature-Informed Kindergarten Designs
Hibinosekkei Designed the MS Kindergarten & Nursery in Japan
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Early Education - Architecture and design firms are placing a greater emphasis on incorporating nature into classrooms and educational spaces, with opportunities for biophilic design in early education and childcare centers.
2. Blurring Indoor-outdoor Spaces - Design studios are creating more fluid transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing for more opportunities to learn and play in nature for early education and childcare centers.
3. Maximizing Natural Light - Architectural firms are incorporating larger, more energy-efficient windows and skylights into education spaces, enabling ample natural light and wellness-oriented design elements in early education centers.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Ample opportunities exist for architecture and design firms to leverage biophilic design, indoor-outdoor fluidity, and wellness-oriented elements in early education and childcare centers.
2. Education - Educational institutions can explore incorporating nature and greater access to natural light into their facilities, fostering healthier and more optimal learning environments for students and teachers.
3. Childcare - Childcare centers and nursery schools have an opportunity to provide more fulfilling and nature-rich learning experiences by incorporating design elements that blur indoor-outdoor spaces and maximize ample natural light.