Article source: Hibinosekkei + Youji No Shiro + Kids Design Labo

This is a nursery newly built in Hitachi-omiya in Ibaraki. There are paddy fields and forests near the nursery. Its beautiful and rich nature develop children’s healthy body and rich mindset. From this image, the design concept ‘Greenhouse to watch over warmly’ is  made.

From the shape of surrounding fields, a corridor is laid out in the center like a footpath between rice fields. With the top light, people can feel like touching nature even inside. For the exterior material, metal is used with the image of protecting children strongly. On the other hand, natural things are used for the interior to look warm.

Image Courtesy © Toshinari Soga

• Architects: Hibinosekkei + Youji No Shiro + Kids Design Labo
• Project: OM Nursery
• Location: Hitachi-Omiya, Ibaraki
• Photography: Toshinari Soga
• Site area: 6,036.06㎡
• Building area: 1,781.73㎡
• Total floor area: 1,199.03㎡
• Construction: Wooden, Single story
• Completion: August, 2020

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