Spaces in the nursery



While the spatial organization ofthe child must respond to logical principles, autonomy and authenticity, wemust not forget that the physical characteristics that predetermine thehousing, and in particular the place for the child, reduce the possibilities ofapplying these principles.

Despite the frequent constraintsimposed by the conformation of the home-and location of windows, doors,heaters, etc. - Is more important to organize properly the overall space tofind a brilliant solution to the details, which may be waived if necessary.Rather than placing the different items of furniture, be concerned in the spacebetween them, ie... the surface which can provide the child: this space is therelationship between the objects present and itself.


Indeed, it is this free surfacewhere they operate, manifested primarily through movement and the spontaneouscombination of the relations between things. It is therefore not appropriatepreconstituir a rigid in this environment, which, however, should be a"landscape" rich and multifaceted, in which the meanings of thevarious primary and secondary elements may be modified by use and the time.

The favorable environment is onethat is obtained by soft lighting and diffuse solar lighting filtering curtainsor blinds direct guidance sheet-tables. On the other hand, neither should beincluded in that room accessories that collect dust or are gentle, or in anyway constitute, if only indirectly, a threat to small, very appropriate andthat are decorative.