# Modernist Kindergarten Spaces Day Nursery by Takeshi Yamagata Architects is Stark and Simpistic By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-space References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/day-nursery-nakanosakaue-takeshi-yamagata-architects/) & [t-yamagata.jp](http://www.t-yamagata.jp/works/nursery.html) Day Nursery is the name of this [minimalist kindergarten space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyngyszem) by Takeshi Yamagata Architects. The sophisticated kid's space is free from the cluttered toys and colorful wall murals one associates with a traditional Day Care and instead embraces an aesthetic of clean and modern simplicity. The all-white interior is fitted with [organic wood furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate), linear storage units and room dividers that don't obstruct light. The two storey kindergarten space is located in Nakanosakaue, a suburb of Tokyo. This [Japanese Day Care design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-dales-public-school) defies tradition and encourages the production of vitamin D with their sun-kissed design. This open space relies on natural light and illustrates the importance of a bright and clutter-free concept when designing for young minds that are rapidly evolving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Kindergarten Design:** Explore opportunities to create minimalist and clutter-free spaces in kindergarten designs for enhanced learning and development. - **Organic Wood Furnishings:** Investigate potential in using organic wood furnishings in educational spaces to create a calming and natural environment for children. - **Embracing Natural Light:** Recognize the impact of natural light in kindergarten spaces and consider strategies to maximize its benefits in design schemes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Architects and interior designers can explore innovative concepts and materials to revolutionize kindergarten design and create functional yet aesthetically pleasing spaces. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can tap into the demand for organic wood furnishings by developing sustainable and child-friendly designs for educational spaces. - **Lighting and Energy Efficiency:** Lighting companies can develop innovative lighting solutions that maximize natural light in kindergarten spaces, enhancing energy efficiency and promoting children's well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Tent‑Filled Daycare Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deya-day-care.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Nursery Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichildcare-crche.md) - [Playful Learning Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md) - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Italian Nurseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-nursery.md) - [Playful Contemporary Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-contemporary-office.md) - [Kindergarten Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyngyszem.md)