Author: Hibino Sekkei + Youji no Shiro + KIDS DESIGN LABO
The world is paying attention to Japan’s educational facilities.
The latest collection of works by Hibino Sekkei, a highly respected professional group in the design and consulting of early childhood and educational facilities, both in Japan and internationally, has been published by the Australian art publisher “The Images Publishing Group” on March 15, 2024.
Marking their first release in six years, this new edition is available in both English and Chinese, with distribution planned across the globe. More than just a showcase of their latest projects, the book offers a clear and systematic presentation of urban facilities, interior design examples, childrenʼs furniture, client feedback, and essential keywords in educational facility design. Spanning 320 pages, it is richly illustrated with diagrams and photographs. This volume serves as a comprehensive guide for educators, architects, designers, and students alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Taku Hibino, born in 1972 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, Hibino graduated from Kogakuin University in Tokyo. In 1991 he founded Youji no Shiro within Hibino Sekkei, a brand dedicated to the design of children’s facilities. In 2016, Hibino founded KIDS DESIGN LABO Inc., a designing and consultancy company. A year later, he opened “2343,” a restaurant which has three other outlets in Kanagawa Prefecture. In 2018, he established a Chinese branch and in 2021, he founded KIDS SMILE LABO, the first nursery run by Hibino Sekkei.
Begun as an architectural company, Hibino Sekkei is successfully expanding its business portfolio. Hibino is now the acting CEO and chairman of the company.