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 their concept, and an efficient functional system that could accommodate mixed-age childcare, such as a nursery and after-school room. Our project members were working fathers and mothers. Utilizing their childcare experience, we planned and designed the naming of each class and the educational programs. We pursued Weathernews' unique style down to the smallest details, such as the space expressing "RAIN," logo graphics, and shapes, and worked with Team M to design and construction with consideration for safety and the environment.

【customer's voice】

We discussed various themes and concepts within the company to create a facility unique to Weathernews, and NOMURA was very helpful in bringing it to fruition, including the process. For example, concept design and concept of the logo mark captured the hearts of our staff, and we were impressed with their idea of drawing a weather chart from the company's founding day on the floor, which we adopted. Thanks to NOMURA 's wide range of suggestions, we were able to open a wonderful in-house nursery school that is unique to Weathernews.

[Our Person in Charge]
Sales and project management: Haruhiko Kako
Planning: Takashi Isozaki
design, layout: Mutsumi Kaneko
Sign and graphic concept design: Fujie Suzuki
Production and construction: Manabu Ikura, Jun Endo, Shun Funatsu
Advisory Staff: Team M (Representative: Mari Matsumoto)