Inspired by the unique topography of the desert landscape, the ‘Grow with Six Senses’ playroom emulates natural features of the surrounding scenery, transforming them into interactive objects for play. Focused on enhancing children’s experiences in the hospitality sphere, the boutique hotel’s playroom echoes these values, centring children in each activity. The design aspires to honour the biblical heritage of the region, as well as to create a desert panorama that would act as a special environment for children to relax and play in. The space incorporates natural hues and wood finishes to recreate the experience of overlooking the Arava Valley. Reflecting the outside environment onto the indoor playroom, desert motifs populate the space to create a family-inclusive desert encounter. Symbols such as sand dunes, sculptural desert mountains, camels and palm trees create a region-specific escape from daily life. The translation of these symbols into playful and functional objects makes for an uplifting experience that engages children with their surroundings. As an experience-driven environment, the design’s interactive elements provide kids with opportunities to express themselves through various activities. Cosy nooks in a soft desert landscape and an upholstered palm tree sit on a platform, offering a kid-friendly experience of the retreat. A balance between the intimate and active is established with the addition of a media area, a ball pit reminiscent of a local watering hole, and a play space with hand-crafted wooden toys- all of which present the opportunity to release energy. The constant visual dialogue across these stations ensures a unified space for kids of all ages to enjoy. Generating a multi-sensory interaction, the play kitchen re-enacts cooking in the desert, including bespoke, kid-sized kitchenware and soft wooden logs that sustain the natural textures of the space. To enhance this camping experience, the kitchen station is accompanied by a hand-woven desert hut, inspired by both the colour and craft of traditional Bedouin textiles. The unique fabrics factor into the wider colour profile of the space, influencing notes of pink across the sandy landscape of furnishing. Our studio has a deep-rooted belief that spaces can have a profound impact on children’s well-being, and the design of this innovative space represents our ethos. The design methodology implemented in the project values children as equal participants in the hospitality experience, ensuring that their sensitivities are met with a joyful space that echoes the identity of the unique surroundings. In response to the concept of the hotel, the ‘Grow with Six Senses’ playroom fosters a harmonious atmosphere to experience the desert, through a child-friendly design approach.
Grow with Six Senses Kids Club
Studio Sarit Shani Hay
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Chasing Wang
Founder and Assistant Professor
at Nong Studio and D&I Tongji University
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Nicolas Demers-Stoddart
Partner
at Provencher_Roy
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Alexandra Cuber
Director
at Fogarty Finger Architecture
A very nice space for kids. Love th...
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Ruud de Bruin
Creative Director
at Ace & Tate
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Frank la Rivière
Principal Architect/Designer
at Frank la Rivière Architects
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Michael Schwab
Founder and Sustainability Designer
at In Pretty Good Shape
Small but nice space for kids. I li...
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7.5

Jocelyne Sacre
Design Strategist
at Consultant
Nice space and attention to details...
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Sanjit Manku
Associate Partner
at Studio Jouin Manku
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Victoria Stiles
Retail Design Manager
at Mirvac
The attention to detail is exceptio...
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5
6.25

Larry Traxler
SVP - Global Head of Design
at Hilton Hotels
6.5
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6
6.63

Asell Yusupova
Strategy Director
at UXUS
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6
6.75

Drew Gilbert
Design Manager
at OBMI
6.5
7
7.5
6.5
6.88

Xie Peihe
Founder & Chief Designer
at AD Architecture
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Katharina Fischer
Creative Consultant
at Katharina Fischer Design and Speaking Spaces
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Designer
Client
Six Senses
Floor area
70 ㎡
Completion
2021
Photography
Interior Designer of the Hotel
Architect of the Hotel