This Reggio Emilia school designed by ZPZ Partners in Italy serves children ages 3 to 6 and looks like such a lovely place to go to learn each day. Warm, inviting colors mixed with wood and an abundance of natural light work together to create a serene spot for young, impressionable minds. Lovely, isn't it?
I have a sweet spot for teenagers, so I was happy to see a special space designed just for them in this library located in Stafford, Virginia. Designed by The Lukmire Partnership, the space feels private from the rest of the library with the hope that it will encourage teens to stay and read awhile. A cozy reading spot pierces the separating wall and the shelves form an interesting undulating wave design. There is also an adjacent lounge complete with vending machine so that teens can socialize without bothering others.
It's fascinating for me to watch as new nursery schools and kindergartens pop up all over the globe with some pretty fantastic designs. There are quite intriguing features on some of them, such as these colored glass windows that create an interesting chromatic effect and help define the spaces throughout the building. The school, which is a public kindergarten, was designed by Spanish architect Alejandro Muñoz Miranda and is located in Granada. What a treat to walk down that rainbow hallway, don't you think?
found via Architonic
Photographs by Fernando Alda
When you consider the amount of time your child spends at school, you may want to analyze the design of the facilities and the effect that the aesthetics may have on the students. I say that because I feel like too many schools don't put enough thought and effort into design or beautifying their space. They end up shortchanging the children of a fuller educational experience in a space that is conducive to learning on a variety of levels. It is with that concern, that I become excited and relieved when I find a school that has put careful thought into these elements, such as Archivision Hirotani Studio's project, The Leimond Nursery School. Nicknamed the "House of Light," this single story school located in Japan uses unique skylights to create voluminous spaces that inspire awe and allow natural light to enter each room. The architects hoped that the use of different angles and the changing light during the day would enable them to "enjoy this gift of light in their daily activities." Such a thoughtful gift for some very special children who will undoubtedly thrive in their learning here. (A special thank you to yellowtrace for information and photos!)
I'm in the process of trying to reorganize my home studio here and it is tougher than I thought! This children's desk is really inspiring me though - I could definitely spend hours there and feel happy all the while.
via Hemma Hemma
It seems like every time I turn around, some designer has made a new alphabet print. There are so many to choose from these days! Here's a few original and fresh designs I've recently discovered that are now among my favorites.
ANIMALS A-Z | by The Neighborhood Studio
via Babble
ALPHABET POSTER | by Draw!Pilgrim
FRENCH ABC ALPHABET POSTER | by Audrey Jeanne
VINEY ALPHABET | by Jessica Hische
via A Cup of Jo
There are tons of ABC themed art prints out there these days, but this one really caught my eye. Designed by London-based design boutique, ilovedust, the colors are fresh and it feels so crisp and modern. I also wish I would have seen their Circus Alphabet print when I was compiling my circus room inspiration post! Simply awesome.
Images courtesy of ilovedust
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