The well-being is enhanced through interior design

Leading Finnish interior design firm Fyra was commissioned by mobile games developer Supercell to design a new kindergarten on the seafront at the company's headquarters. The kindergarten is run by New Nordic Schools.

New Nordic School By The Sea
Photo credit: Riikka Kantinkoski

The needs of the user group – kindergarteners – were mapped in workshops run by the children’s architecture school Arkki. The point of the design process was to create a functional space that would support children’s development and inspire creativity, security, and joy. To create a homey atmosphere, a large open serving kitchen was built in the shared area. The rest area is designed to be calm and relaxing for nap time, both acoustically and in terms of the feel of the space. The interiors use natural, non-allergenic, and genuine hard-wearing materials, chosen with kids in mind.

New Nordic School By The Sea
Photo credit: Riikka Kantinkoski

New Nordic School By The Sea
Photo credit: Riikka Kantinkoski

The kindergarten is located just off of the Baltic Sea, which is why the sea and nature are strong themes that run through the interior design. The organic design language and the abundant use of wood speak both to the building and its surroundings. Wavy and round fish-like shapes soften the space and add to its playfulness. The animation and illustration studio, Piñata, created a whole cast of animal characters who venture around the kindergarten, adding fun little surprises to the space. The wave paintings in the large street-level windows provide protection and privacy from the streets outside.

New Nordic School By The Sea
Photo credit: Riikka Kantinkoski

New Nordic School By The Sea
Photo credit: Riikka Kantinkoski

About Fyra

Founded in 2010, Fyra is one of the leading interior design agencies in Finland. Specializing in work environments, retail, hotel, and restaurant spaces, as well as different concepts and cross-sectional projects, Fyra has distinguished itself as a responsible and proactive player in the industry. Fyra creates high-quality surroundings that enhance human well-being.