Art and Numeracy Academy Hoʻonaʻauao Loulou Hale by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Art and Numeracy Academy Hoʻonaʻauao Loulou Hale by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KeleaweLoko Hale· 2025

Art and Numeracy Academy Hoʻonaʻauao Loulou Hale

by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Client: MisoSoupDesign

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Art and Numeracy Academy Hoʻonaʻauao Loulou Hale

He hoʻolālā loulou hale kēia no kahi kikowaena aʻo makemakika no nā keiki ma ke kūlanakauhale ʻo Taipei. ʻO Art and Numeracy Academy ka inoa o kēia keʻena, a ʻo ia hoʻi kahi kūkulu hoʻonaʻauao e hoʻohui ana i ka makemakika, ke kiʻi pena, a me ka ʻepekema. Ma kahi o 200 mika huinahā ka nui o kēia wahi, a ma laila e mālama ʻia ai nā papa aʻo ma hope o ke kula. Hoʻohui ʻia ke ʻano hoʻolālā i nā ana huinahā, huinakolu, a me nā pōʻai me nā ʻano piko i hoʻoulu ʻia mai nā lālā kumulāʻau. ʻO nā ʻili lāʻau māmā a me nā waihoʻoluʻu ʻālohilohi e hana ana i kahi kaiapuni aʻo maluhia a hou. Aia i lalo o kahi kumulāʻau nui kahi wahi hana nui e kōkua ana i ka heluhelu a me ka hana pū. Hoʻonoho ʻia nā pahu holoi lima a me nā lua ma nā kiʻekiʻe kūpono no nā keiki.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Art and Numeracy Academy Hoʻonaʻauao Loulou Hale i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Art and Numeracy Academy Hoʻonaʻauao Loulou Hale he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Art and Numeracy Academy Hoʻonaʻauao Loulou Hale i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Art and Numeracy Academy upholds the mission of "Unlocking Key Learning Through Play," continuing the spirit of Numeracy Lab to make mathematics "practical, accessible, and enjoyable." We are dedicated to cultivating children's numerical reasoning, creative aesthetics, and emotional resilience through foundational and cross-disciplinary STEAM courses during after-school hours.
Dimensions & Packaging: The total area of planning is around 200 square meter
Tags: Classroom, Math Learning, Interior Design, Taipei City, MisoSoupDesign
Production Technology: The design is constructed with on site carpentry and prefabricated furniture in the factory.
Design Challenge: Art and Numeracy Academy is not just a classroom for inspiring numerical reasoning; it is a creative and aesthetic learning space where every child can discover the joy of learning, fully develop their potential, and shine with confidence in the world of mathematics.
Research: A large display window serves as a platform for teachers and students to showcase their mathematical projects, presenting fresh and innovative learning outcomes throughout the seasons.
Inspiration: The spatial design of Art and Numeracy Academy also adheres to principles of openness, comfort, and aesthetics. The layout integrates squares, triangles, and circles, and employs L-System-inspired tree branches to create smooth, curved spaces. Bright and elegant tones, combined with warm, light wood textures, establish a modern yet cozy learning environment.
Project Duration: The design started in October 2023 in Taipei City. The construction period was January to February 2024, and completed in March 2024.
Operation Flow: The multifunctional area under the large tree serves as an ideal space for reading, discussions, and various activities, fostering interaction and collaborative learning between children and adults. All interior decor uses environmentally friendly green building materials and sound-absorbing wood wool panels, complemented by advanced digital equipment, ensuring a child-friendly learning environment. Additionally, facilities like sinks and restrooms are thoughtfully designed at child-friendly heights, enabling younger children to use them independently.
Team Members: Jenny Yeh
Hao Sung