Interiors for Under 5s by Melissa Jones (9780470093320)

Description - Interiors for Under 5s by Melissa Jones

Childhood is undergoing a revolution. The philosophy of
bringing up children as separate from adults is a thing of the
past. In pre-schools, more and more attention is being paid
to designing spaces that accommodate the very young and meet their
needs in a way that fosters dialogue and communication. When
it comes to home life, busy parents want to spend free time with
their children that they will both enjoy. Children are no
longer just tagging along and fitting in, they are being provided
for with spaces that are stimulating, fun, imaginative, peaceful,
or just plain practical. Children are no longer adults in
waiting ? they have their own culture, and contemporary
children?s interiors are very much about defining the way
childhood is being designed in the twenty-first century.
This book showcases a wide variety of interiors designed for the
very young from around the world. These range from creches,
nurseries and preschools, to museums, restaurants, bedrooms,
playspaces, shops and hotels. Each architect or designer has
given considerable thought to making their space ? whether
public or private - workable and beautiful, and their approaches
are inspirational. If you are looking for design ideas, or
just want somewhere great to take your child at the weekend, this
is the book for you.

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