Designed by Clare Cousins Architecture a 'parents retreat' located in Melbourne Central:
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Clare Cousins recently conducted an interview with The Design Files where she spoke about her life and work.
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One of her projects was this 'retreat' for parents and their children within a shopping mall in central Melbourne, a project that stood out as a unique and innovative example of a space that considers the needs of children and their parents (an idea that has so far been neglected in many city places).
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Here is a space that provides parents room to comfortably feed and change their children, whilst also providing a safe and fun environment for children to relax and play in...
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A space that encourages parents and children to take time out, have a rest and recharge before getting back to their shopping, with comfy chairs and playful elements such as ropes for swinging on and climbing, nooks for hiding...
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Now it would be great to see this type of thinking applied to many more public spaces within the city - making for more relaxing, playful and friendly environments.
Via The Design Files, Clare Cousins Architecture and Melbourne Central.
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