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FOREARCH STUDIO : The toddler house is a much-needed kids activity area in one of the busiest recreational clubs in Lucknow , the Oudh Gymkhana Club . It is designed around the central idea of entertainment for kids , with various activities planned throughout the area . Multiple levels – of privacy and spatially , encourage the kids to be physically active and creates spaces which are fun to explore as they spend more time .
This multi-level design helps us achieve a clear articulation of the space and to introduce a sense of playfulness in the design , including quite corners , places to hide and a variety of social activities so that the kids can feel in control of their environment .
The space is purposefully branched out into an array of activities instead of one single hall to allow the kids to get comfortable with the environment as per their interests . To create a hide-out space , the DEN is a cordoned off section with a circular entry ( BELOW & PAGE 80 ) that the kids need to jump in from , Large windows on the two exterior walls of the den , allows the caretakers to keep an eye on the safety of the kids . A ball pit inside the den acts as a reward for the kids who discovered a “ hidden space ” within the toddler house and adds to their experience . architecture & design magazine
TODDLER HOUSE IN LUCKNOW BY FOREARCH STUDIO . | PHOTOGRAPHER : KARAN DHAWAN
82 | November - December 2021 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA