Weathernews in-house nursery school “WNI RAIN KIDS HOUSE”

[Outline of the project]

WNI RAIN KIDS HOUSE (WNI RAIN KIDS HOUSE) is an in-house nursery school established by Weathernews with the aim of creating an environment in which employees can balance child-rearing and work. This in-house nursery school was established on the premises of Makuhari Techno Garden, where the company resides, with the aim of creating an environment where employees can work with peace of mind. In addition, the name of the nursery school, "RAIN", expresses the hope that children will be respectful, adventurous, and independent.

The company requested a unique spatial design that would express their concept, as well as efficient functionality to accommodate mixed-age childcare by combining a nursery and after-school room. Our project team is comprised of working fathers and mothers. Leveraging their childcare experience, they planned and designed the naming of each class and the educational programs they envisioned. We pursued a unique style that is characteristic of Weathernews, down to the smallest details, from the space that expresses "RAIN" to the logo graphics and forms, and worked in cooperation with Team M to carry out design and construction with consideration for safety and the environment.

【customer's voice】

We discussed various themes and concepts internally to create a facility unique to Weathernews, and NOMURA Co.,Ltd. skillfully brought these ideas to life, including the entire process. For example, the logo concept design and concept resonated with our staff, and we were impressed by their idea of drawing a weather map from our founding day on the floor, which we adopted. Thanks to Nomura NOMURA Co.,Ltd. 's wide range of proposals, we were able to open a wonderful in-house daycare center that truly reflects Weathernews's identity.

[Our representative]
Sales and Project Management: Haruhiko Kako
Planning: Takashi Isozaki
design, layout: Mutsumi Kaneko
Signage and graphic concept design: Fujie Suzuki
Production and construction: Manabu Ikura, Jun Endo, Shun Funatsu
Advisory Staff: Team M (Representative: Mari Matsumoto)