Overview:
This project is located in a play café in Connecticut, in the northeastern United States, designed specifically for children aged 0-5 years. The indoor space covers an area of 150 square meters, with a rectangular layout and a ceiling height of 4.2 meters. The goal is to create a cozy space that integrates a café for parents to relax and a play area where children can explore and engage in imaginative activities. The primary focus is on building a realistic and interactive mini-town to inspire young children’s creativity and social interaction.

Design Concept:
The indoor activity space adopts a mini English-town theme, incorporating town elements into the entire playground design. The aim is to create a realistic and interactive mini-town environment that stimulates children’s creativity and social skills. The activity space is divided into four main zones: the main play area, traffic simulation zone, leisure and learning zone, and climbing zone.

Zone Descriptions:

1. Main Play Area:
The main play area focuses on role-playing elements, with an airplane-inspired exterior, drawing inspiration from the animated series Super Wings, adding a playful and whimsical touch. The wooden playhouse features detailed designs and adjustable levels of difficulty to accommodate children of different ages.

· The first floor includes role-playing settings such as a police station, fire station, mini supermarket, and library, simulating a small town to spark children’s creativity and imagination.

· The second floor focuses on physical activities, including padded obstacle courses, climbing nets, and slides, promoting physical fitness and exploratory play.

2. Traffic Simulation Zone:
The traffic simulation zone features a bike path encircling the main play area, naturally connecting the various activity zones. This area includes parking spaces and traffic signs at intersections and pedestrian crossings to simulate a real-world traffic environment.

3. Leisure and Learning Zone:
The leisure and learning zone offers a quiet space for children to sit and engage in activities at game tables. The walls are equipped with LEGO panels to inspire endless creativity, improve focus, and foster intellectual and imaginative development.

4. Climbing Zone:
The climbing zone enhances children’s physical coordination and helps them explore and adapt to new environments. Activities here train thinking skills, observation, judgment, and execution, while cultivating resilience and a problem-solving mindset.

This play café combines play, learning, and imagination, providing a holistic and engaging environment for children and their parents.