This Japanese nursery reveals why classroom design is a crucial learning resource in itself

Daruma International Nursery is an early education space for children up to five years old. - Fumio Araki

Moriyuki Ochiai Architects designed the space in Kanagawa, Japan, for autonomous learning. - Fumio Araki

A common area is designated as the ‘lake room’ with blue whimsical, wave-like and whimsical forms adorning its walls. - Fumio Araki

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Location

Kanagawa, Japan

Design

Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

Client

Daruma International Nursery

Construction

Aslego

Paint

Osamu Yamaguchi

Lighting Design

Koizumi Lighting

The rich, colourful environment of Daruma International Nursery in Kanagawa provides children the opportunity to explore and be creative without constraining them to pre-disposed

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