# Design-Centric Preschools The Nest is a State-of-the-Art Preschool Center in Los Angeles By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stateoftheart-preschool-center References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/perkinswill-creates-the-nest-a-design-centric-preschool-in-los-angeles/?utm_source=feedly&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+design-milk+%28Design+Milk%29&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [perkinswill](https://perkinswill.com/) This state-of-the-art preschool center is a design-centric establishment boasting an indoor and outdoor educational area. Los Angeles-based studio Perkins&Will designed the center knowing that even tiny humans can appreciate an aesthetic environment. Dubbed the Nest, Perkins&Will's preschool was created in collaboration with [Hope Stree Margolis Family Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-village), a community health, education, and recreation resource of [Dignity Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charitable-candle). The partners designed the center as a pro bono project. It is created for low-income families to provide invaluable early educational services in a vibrant, fun, and nurturing environment. The preschool champions [play-based learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain) to help the kids feel comfortable and excited to be there. It is equipped with bright colors, modern and engaging toys, and a vibrantly decorated outdoor wall. Image Credit: The Nest ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Design-centric Education:** Demand is growing for education environments that prioritize design aesthetics to create an engaging and nurturing atmosphere for young learners. - **Play-based Learning:** Teaching through play is becoming a popular and effective approach to early childhood education, fostering creativity and curiosity in children. - **Pro Bono Projects:** Partnerships between design firms and non-profit organizations are creating opportunities for companies to give back to their communities through pro bono work. ### Who This Affects Most - **Early Childhood Education:** Innovative preschools and early childhood education centers can gain a competitive edge by creating a stimulating, aesthetically pleasing environment for young learners. - **Architecture and Design:** Designers and architects can explore opportunities to bring a human-centered approach into the design of educational facilities and daycare centers, focusing on creating spaces that enhance learning and creativity. - **Social and Community Services:** Opportunities exist for non-profit organizations and community centers to partner with design firms and architects to create inviting, safe, and engaging environments that benefit low-income families and young children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Designed Nursery Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichildcare-crche.md) - [Tent‑Filled Daycare Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deya-day-care.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) - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Nature-Promoting School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primary-school-1.md) - [Building-Transformed Vibrant Preschools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-3k-center.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Italian Nurseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-nursery.md) - [Playful Learning Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain.md)