YMCA Hereford St, Christchurch
Project Summary: Play’n’Learn and YMCA Hereford Street have partnered to create an educational space that balances child-friendly design with cultural elements and functional elegance. The result is a welcoming environment that supports both comfort and exploration for children.
Project Scope: Play’n’Learn’s role encompassed the spatial and interior design, crafting of custom furniture for the indoor playspace, and the direct manufacturing and installation of all fittings, and equipment (F&E), maintaining strict adherence to educational environment compliance.
Specific Design Elements:
- Natural wood finishes and warm, earthy colours that create a cohesive and inviting aesthetic.
- Bespoke, multipurpose furniture designed to facilitate a range of learning and play activities.
- Cultural elements are seamlessly woven into the design, reflecting New Zealand’s rich heritage and te reo Māori.
- Smooth transition between indoor and outdoor areas, enhancing the play and learning experience.
- Biophilic design principles are applied to bring natural elements indoors, contributing to wellbeing and engagement.
Project Fulfillment: Play’n’Learn has met the YMCA Hereford Street brief by delivering a well-crafted, safe, and engaging learning environment, reflecting the core values of community and nurturing young minds.
