Inside the activity zone at the Kids' Republic in Shanghai, irregular holes open onto the ceiling, the outdoors, and built-in bookcases. The stepped, carpeted area creates spaces for sitting, lying, or watching or taking part in a performance. Check back to dwell.com soon for five more favorite projects from the upcoming Gingko Press book Play! Indoor and Outdoor.

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Inside the activity zone at the Kids' Republic in Shanghai, irregular holes open onto the ceiling, the outdoors, and built-in bookcases. The stepped, carpeted area creates spaces for sitting, lying, or watching or taking part in a performance. Check back to dwell.com soon for five more favorite projects from the upcoming Gingko Press book Play! Indoor and Outdoor.

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