Play’s the Thing
With ingenuity and plenty of elbow grease, architect John Tong turned an old Toronto dairy into the ultimate family clubhouse.
20 Inspiring Children’s Books for Earth Day
You can encourage environmental awareness all year long with the right reading material.
This Tiny Home and Writing Studio Was Invented for a Children’s Author
The newest model from New Frontier Tiny Homes was designed for bestselling author Cornelia Funke, and is now available for...
15 Modern and Creative Spaces for Kids
It’s never too early to instill a good sense of design into your kids.
Play: Electric Slide
A group of Columbia University students have a good time reinventing the playground as a place to harness all that youthful...
Foster Your Child's Creativity With These Modern, Architectural Building Toys For Kids
Many parents find themselves constantly searching for creative and well-designed building toys for their children.
7 Tips on How to Childproof Your Living Space Without Sacrificing Design
If you have infants or toddlers in your home—or are about to have a baby—consider childproofing your living space to reduce the...
Daft Punk Could Play at This House
A DJ booth is just one amenity packed into this 2,000-square-foot Venice Beach surf shack that architect Barbara Bestor devised...
A New Children’s Book by MOS Architects Chronicles a Family’s Quest for the Perfect Home
In the whimsical hardcover “Houses for Sale,” a family visits the greatest homes in architectural history to find the right fit.
This Whimsical Home in Japan Encourages Play and Exploration
Exposed wooden trusses and polycarbonate walls are just some of the features of this playful, Kobe residence.
An Architect Couple Play With Texture in Their Handcrafted London Home
The husband-and-wife team behind Liddicoat & Goldhill use diverse materials for their house in Hackney, which is angled to...
A Multifamily Getaway in Portugal Plays With Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
Estúdio Amatam creates a bright, geometric holiday home for two families in a coastal village near Lisbon.
Child’s Play: Designing a Polished, All-Ages Playscape
Can a home that encourages creativity, exploration, and fun still look grown-up?
This Light-Filled Industrial Renovation Plays Host to Live Music
In Portland, Oregon, a renovated warehouse fuses engineering and artistry, much like its owners.
Rough and Refined Details Play Nice in This Reimagined Melbourne Victorian
Behind a traditional facade, textured concrete ceilings combine with svelte surfaces for a deliciously moody effect.
This Chinese Kindergarten Takes Play Seriously With an Outdoor Climbing Wall
Formerly a musty warehouse, Lion International Kindergarten in Guangzhou boosts creativity with airy, inviting interiors.
This Tiny Home in Paris Unfolds Like a Children's Pop-Up Book
A design studio transforms a former 120-square-foot maid's quarter into a vibrant pied-à-terre.
Toy Designer Cas Holman Is Obliterating Old Notions of Play
We chat with designer Cas Holman, whose gender-neutral toys encourage new ways of thinking and collaborating, about the...

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