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 space design that could express the concept, and an efficient function development that accommodates childcare of different ages, such as a nursery school and an after-school room. Our company consists of fathers and mothers who work as project members. Utilizing my childcare experience, I planned and designed the naming of each class and the educational program. We have pursued the uniqueness of construction down to the smallest details, such as the space that expresses "RAIN", logo graphics, and modeling.

【customer's voice】

In order to create a facility unique to Weathernews, we discussed various themes and concepts within the company, and NOMURA, Ltd., including the process, did a great job. For example, the concept design and concept of the logo mark grabbed the hearts of the staff, and I was impressed with the idea of drawing a weather chart on the floor on the day of the company's founding, so I adopted it. We received a wide range of proposals from NOMURA, Ltd., and were able to open a wonderful in-house nursery school that is typical of Weathernews.

[Person in charge of our company]
Sales/Project Management: Haruhiko Kako
Planning: Takashi Isozaki
design, layout: Mutsumi Kaneko
Sign and graphic concept design: Fujie Suzuki
Production/ construction: Manabu Ikura, Atsushi Endo, Shun Funatsu
Advisory Staff: Team M (Representative: Mari Matsumoto)