# Nature-Informed Kindergarten Designs Hibinosekkei Designed the MS Kindergarten & Nursery in Japan By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-designs References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/07/11/hibinosekkei-ms-kindergarten-and-nursery-japan/) & [hibinosekkei](https://hibinosekkei.com/) A new [modern kindergarten design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyngyszem) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-extension) for the architecture studio which has embraced nature in its design practices so well and so readily, The MS Kindergarten and [Nursery is located](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichildcare-crche) 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. Image Credit: Ryuji Inoue ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Playful Learning Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain.md) - [Nature-Bounding School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Japanese Outdoor Teaching Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-british-school.md) - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Rammed-Earth Preschool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-dales-public-school.md)