Atelier of INICO, a pioneering three-level daycare center situated at 385 Bourke Street, serves as a model for future childcare facilities. It focuses on nurturing strong connections between working parents and their children while prioritizing the comprehensive growth and development of the kids. The center's curriculum blends traditional and Montessori education to optimize children's learning potential.
The spatial design is structured into grids for efficient space utilization, and these gridded spaces are then infused with curves as a design element to introduce a sense of playfulness and gentleness. Inspired by the concept of being on "cloud nine," the INICO center adopts an unconventional interior layout, immersing both parents and children in an imaginative world. This innovative design presents unexpected thematic spaces, inviting visitors to experience a sense of floating atop the highest cloud on Earth, encouraging a whimsical and imaginative journey within its premises.