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Spring Learning Center
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Hong Kong
Project Featured on Jun 17, 2014
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Other Projects by Joey Ho Design Limited
Spring Learning Center
Hong Kong
Project Featured on Jun 17, 2014
Spring is a newly established learning center for children in which the designer eschewed fairytale cliches such as rainbow colors and cartoon characters and sought to look at the space from a child's viewpoint, focusing on the learning experience as a whole. The goal was to design a space that caters to children's physical and psychological needs, ultimately helping them reach their development and learning potential.
Located in Wanchai, Spring spans across an expansive 7,500 square feet of space. The center is designed from a dual perspective of child and adult, and was created to be enjoyed by both generations. While the children are exploring the space, adults are also encouraged to take part in the learning process and see the world from a child's point of view. In the end, the goal is to facilitate a dialogue and interaction between children, parents, and educators.
The center will be used by children and adults on an equal basis and therefore two furniture systems were designed to cater to their respective ergonomic needs. For example, the reception counter is fitted with a small staircase that allows children to climb up and communicate with the staff directly. The bathroom features a dual height washbasin in the form of a giant fountain, which makes hand washing a fun experience for the children and most importantly, allows adults and children to share the same facility together.
Rather than featuring the school logo on a wall, it is carved onto the ceiling, with the letter "n" dropped purposefully from above. A reference to the mathematical symbol for infinity, the ’n’ here represents the infinite creativity found in children.
The designer also added “adult” touches to the facilities throughout the center. In the multipurpose stadium, the basketball court lines are engraved into the ceiling with LED lights, creating an interesting and illusory effect. The audience bench seating and folding wall panels make it a flexible and functional space to accommodate a variety of activities such as seminars, forums, or exhibitions. The cooking studio is modeled after a professional kitchen, equipped with stainless steel worktops and kitchen equipment that have been reduced to child dimensions to create an authentic cooking experience. Likewise, the Kindyroo and activity rooms are designed as a miniature of the city, with colorful graphics that mimic the cityscape on the walls and doors. All of these “adult” contexts are reinterpreted and executed in a way that can be easily comprehended by children.
A neutral palette of white, light green, pastel blue, and wood is found throughout the center. However, there is no lack of playful details that evoke happy childhood memories, such as “tree houses” and swings. Inspired by the lush greenery outside, the cafe area is transformed into a children’s wonderland; three little pods in the form of hillocks create a cozy cocoon perfect for reading or internet surfing. Functional and inspirational, these pieces are not just stationary furniture, but toys that invite children to play, explore and interact. And, they are both child and adult friendly, which embodies the core design concept behind the project.
Photography: Dick Liu
Located in Wanchai, Spring spans across an expansive 7,500 square feet of space. The center is designed from a dual perspective of child and adult, and was created to be enjoyed by both generations. While the children are exploring the space, adults are also encouraged to take part in the learning process and see the world from a child's point of view. In the end, the goal is to facilitate a dialogue and interaction between children, parents, and educators.
The center will be used by children and adults on an equal basis and therefore two furniture systems were designed to cater to their respective ergonomic needs. For example, the reception counter is fitted with a small staircase that allows children to climb up and communicate with the staff directly. The bathroom features a dual height washbasin in the form of a giant fountain, which makes hand washing a fun experience for the children and most importantly, allows adults and children to share the same facility together.
Rather than featuring the school logo on a wall, it is carved onto the ceiling, with the letter "n" dropped purposefully from above. A reference to the mathematical symbol for infinity, the ’n’ here represents the infinite creativity found in children.
The designer also added “adult” touches to the facilities throughout the center. In the multipurpose stadium, the basketball court lines are engraved into the ceiling with LED lights, creating an interesting and illusory effect. The audience bench seating and folding wall panels make it a flexible and functional space to accommodate a variety of activities such as seminars, forums, or exhibitions. The cooking studio is modeled after a professional kitchen, equipped with stainless steel worktops and kitchen equipment that have been reduced to child dimensions to create an authentic cooking experience. Likewise, the Kindyroo and activity rooms are designed as a miniature of the city, with colorful graphics that mimic the cityscape on the walls and doors. All of these “adult” contexts are reinterpreted and executed in a way that can be easily comprehended by children.
A neutral palette of white, light green, pastel blue, and wood is found throughout the center. However, there is no lack of playful details that evoke happy childhood memories, such as “tree houses” and swings. Inspired by the lush greenery outside, the cafe area is transformed into a children’s wonderland; three little pods in the form of hillocks create a cozy cocoon perfect for reading or internet surfing. Functional and inspirational, these pieces are not just stationary furniture, but toys that invite children to play, explore and interact. And, they are both child and adult friendly, which embodies the core design concept behind the project.
Photography: Dick Liu
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