Atelier: a magical forest and uncluttered classroom

PrizeOfficial Selection in Decorate (interior)
CompanyUtro architectural studio
ArtistOlga Rokal
CategoryProfessional
Design TeamEkaterina Poruchik, Svetlana Shuvaeva
ClientGES-2 House of Culture
CreditAnastasia Soboleva

The team faced the daunting task of creating a space interesting for both children and adults. An environment which would resemble a fairy tale and a neat uncluttered classroom with plenty of exciting artefacts. It’s divided into two zones: Forest and Workshop. The playground is full of textured trees, mosses and mushrooms. There are lichens, secret caves and a mirror waterfall tower stand nearby. The Workshop has four areas — for working with paper, fabric, wood and clay. It was inspired by the principles of reggio-pedagogy, according to which all people are endowed with creative potential