Deep eaves shelter openings connecting indoor and outdoor spaces at this kindergarten in Maebashi, Japan, which architecture studio Hibinosekkei designed to enhance awareness of the changing seasons. More about Hibinosekkei designs MS Kindergarten to help children feel closer to nature
Japanese architecture studio Hibinosekkei incorporated structures intended to encourage play into the interior design of this Tokyo support centre for children with developmental difficulties. More about Climbing wall and swing promote play at Hibinosekkei's Tokyo childcare centre
Japanese practice Hibinosekkei has completed a nursery in Yokohama, which features plywood-lined interiors and house-shaped openings set into its dark facades. More about House-shaped windows puncture perforated metal facades of Yokohama nursery
The balcony play-area of this Osaka kindergarten by Hibinosekkei and Youji no Shiro provides children with an obstacle course of ramps, benches, monkey bars, and climbing nets around a tree. More about Climbing nets surround tree extending through balcony of Osaka nursery school
Japanese studio Hibinosekkei has added a small wooden playhouse to a kindergarten in the city of Saga to encourage independent domestic role play. More about Hibinosekkei installs micro-house in Japanese kindergarten to encourage independent play