In the Kids' Republic in Shanghai, designed by Sako Architects, color and material denote space differentiation. On the second floor, the space shifts from office area (the log slice displays are actually long desks) to activity zone (under the bark-clad dome). Photo 10 of 11 in Favorite Play! Spaces by Miyoko Ohtake

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In the Kids' Republic in Shanghai, designed by Sako Architects, color and material denote space differentiation. On the second floor, the space shifts from office area (the log slice displays are actually long desks) to activity zone (under the bark-clad dome).