The Miniverse Bay Area Children Center prioritizes nature and innovation encouraging children to become healthy, socially-engaged, collaborative and curious explorers. The design is informed by two main strategies around wellbeing: Nature and STEAM education. Biophilic design connects users to nature, indoors and out. The natural playground improves children’s problem-solving abilities, creativity, and physical and social skills through their relationship with nature. Indoors, a living green wall brings the natural environment into a space not directly connected to the outdoors. Grassy rugs, hanging clouds, wood furniture and boulder-like poufs continue a biophilic spirit throughout the interior.

As Design Director for March Studio. Photos by Whitney Cox