Japanese architects HIBINOSEKKEI and Youji no Shiro created the MK-S Nursery in Yokohama, Japan -- a beautiful and bright space for children that was made inside a destroyed and abandoned shop. Turning something ugly and forgotten into something useful and modern for kids, the new space is a four-classroom nursery and after-school care center.
Restoring the existing interior, the team created a simple interior that puts the children's education first. The exterior has a unique dotted pattern on a dark black canvas to give the impression of the starry night sky. Adding windows in the shape of a classic house adds a pop of whimsy and fun, that allows natural light to flood in and fill each room.
The MK-S Nursery has a well-thought out design that allows children to be themselves comfortable while receiving the best education.
Modern Bright Childcare Centres
The MK-S Nursery is a Unique Centre Made from a Depleted Shop
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Spaces - Creating modern spaces out of abandoned or unused buildings and areas to serve new purposes.
2. Childcare Innovation - Developing innovative solutions to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of childcare facilities.
3. Nature-inspired Design - Incorporating elements of nature into architectural and interior designs for childcare centers.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Opportunity to create innovative and sustainable childcare centers by upcycling existing structures.
2. Education and Childcare Services - Opportunity to improve the quality of childcare services by incorporating modern and nature-inspired designs.
3. Real Estate - Opportunity to invest in the renovation and repurposing of abandoned buildings for childcare facilities with high potential for return on investment.