Kinder Rain Kindergarten, Italy / Atelier Architettura Chinello Morandi
A protected yet porous kindergarten where architecture nurtures curiosity. Discover how Kinder Rain turns space into a child’s first village.
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The Redhill Early Learning Centre, Sandton, South Africa / Hubo Studio
A benchmark for educators and architects: Discover the WAF 2025 award-winning 'Redhill Early Learning Centre' where Hubo Studio blends natural light, Reggio Emilia thinking, and child-scale design.
Toy Blocks Playschool, Ahmedabad / Blocher Partners India
A school rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach - Toy Blocks in Ahmedabad. Discover how 'Blocher Partners India' added pastel hues and themed discovery zones to make a playful and eco-friendly environment for every child.
Al Fanar– Zaya Early Learning School, Dubai / Emkaan
A spiralling, light-filled early learning school in Dubai inspired by koi fish and the warmth of a womb—celebrating resilience, diversity, and nature-connected design.
Learning Community at Quest, Chennai / KSM Architecture
760 sqm unschooling center with free-flowing volumes, natural ventilation, and climate-responsive design for interest-based learning.
Elementary School Library Renovation, Western Academy of Beijing / studio vapore
Elementary school library transformation with custom reading nooks, acoustic design, and fairy tale-inspired themed areas. Studio Vapore creates dynamic learning hub for creativity and exploration
Wonderkin Edutainment Centre, Kuwait City / Manmade Studio
This learning centre combines soft-play jungle gyms, mini role-play buildings, and Nordic-inspired interiors to create a vibrant and safe learning playground for toddlers to preteens.
ATG Kindergarten and Nursery, Toka-machi, Japan / HIBINOSEKKEI + Youji no Shiro + KIDS DESIGN LABO
The new school building of ATG Kindergarten & Nursery in Japan is like “Honyara-do”- a traditional event where everyone gathers to eat, play, enjoy, and learn.
Fuji Kindergarten, Tachikawa, Tokyo / TEZUKA ARCHITECTS
"This oval-shaped, child-scaled kindergarten encircles three majestic zelkova trees, creating an inclusive, sensation-rich environment where architecture becomes a playground. Designed without exclusion, it reclaims the joy of learning and movement, fostering empathy and exploration in 560 children.
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Cheer Kindergarten, Shenzhen, China / HIBINOSEKKEI + Youji no Shiro
An innovative kindergarten design shortlisted for WAF 2025, where stairs and grass slopes create endless play opportunities that stimulate child development and curiosity