Four decorating tips to make the most of a kids’ space
Toy libraries have increasingly appeared in restaurants, exhibitions and buildings to give parents peace of mind and stimulate children's creativity.
By Giovanna Jarandilha
Submitted at Oct 31, 2019, 2:32 PM
03 min de leitura
Brasilia (Jomar Bragança)
01/07 -
The bright setting of Espaço Semente was designed to stimulate children's imagination. The 90 m² of space features furniture developed especially for CASACOR Brasília. The highlight is the MDF used as a chalkboard and the gourmet space inside the wooden house. The project was designed by RARO Estúdio de Arquitetura and the Sandra Russomano Arquitetura office.
(Jomar Bragança)
02/07 -
Casa Zoo awakens reflection and works on creativity, in a jungle that invites you to interact. In Rio de Janeiro, the duo Lívia Quintella and Ricardo Gutemberg bet on the concept of urban jungle to bring movement. Wall panel, ball pit, message tree, a climbable wall and other ideas guarantee fun moments between parents and children.
(André Nazareth)
03/07 -
In Ribeirão Preto, the Kids Space by Ângela Dorascenzi and Lao Design draws inspiration from Amsterdam. In tune with the concepts of accessibility and sustainability, the project moves away from primary tones and uses interesting colors for the coverings, such as the diamond-shaped pieces by Marilia Zimmermann. Fiber optic lighting creates the effect of a starry sky.
(Felipe Araújo)
04/07 -
Gabriela Meister and Roseli Aderno are bringing a proposal for innovation through colors to Paraná. Gray, blue, terracotta and graphite appear in the carpentry of the 44 m² Toy Library instead of primary colors. Dome-shaped pergolas and cloud cushions create a playful and creative refuge, inspired by outer space.
(Viviane Sonnenstrahl)
05/07 -
Adriana Diniz Pernambuco's New Backyard features a colorful setting, a space where children can have contact with nature without the interference of technology. The project is based in Pernambuco and encourages freedom to develop, explore, discover and reclaim the joy of playing.
(Denilson Machado)
06/07 -
Also in Pernambuco, Studio M2 Arquitetas strengthens the bonds between parents and children with the Play Room. The child is considered the protagonist in this space designed to stimulate creativity. The floor starts the game with a treasure hunt, the tree house connects the childhood of parents and children, to dive together into the world of imagination.
(Denilson Machado)
07/07 -
In Rio Grande do Sul, Juliana Moura created a space that encourages children to interact with natural materials, while also working with an urban theme. The Skylo Kids Space was made with marine plywood carpentry, with matte lacquer details. The four structural pillars were transformed into trees.
(Cristiano Bauce)
A well-equipped playroom provides parents with security and peace of mind, while also keeping children away from unnecessary social situations. In restaurants, residential buildings and even inside homes, children's spaces have been appearing more and more frequently. At the CASACOR exhibitions in 2019, it was no different: different architects dedicated their areas to child development, in interactive areas that stimulate creativity and allow learning.
Another trend is to think of an agender space, which does not feature activities or colors traditionally associated with the feminine or masculine. The focus above all should be on the child and their well-being, as Lívia emphasizes. “We wanted to include all genders, without this idea of it being for boys or for girls. It is for children. To play, to have fun and to be enchanted.” In Paraná and Ribeirão Preto , projects move away from primary colors, coming up with more interesting and less obvious tones for decoration. A greater variation in tone also stimulates creativity, and can even help to make the space more organized, especially when separated into niches. For small spaces, the playroom can be two in one, also housing a study area. This sums up the trend of shared spaces, which makes the best use of available space.
