Art and Numeracy Academy Hoahoa Roto Whakaako by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Art and Numeracy Academy Hoahoa Roto Whakaako by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2025

Art and Numeracy Academy Hoahoa Roto Whakaako

by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Client: MisoSoupDesign

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

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The Design

About Art and Numeracy Academy Hoahoa Roto Whakaako

He hoahoa roto tēnei mō te whare ako pāngarau tamariki i Taipei City, e mōhiotia ana ko Art and Numeracy Academy. Kei te tata ki te 200 mita pūrua te rahi o te wāhi, ā, kei reira ngā akoranga i muri i te kura e hono ana i te pāngarau, te toi me te pūtaiao. Ko te whakatakotoranga e whakakotahi ana i ngā tapawhā, ngā tapatoru me ngā porowhita, ā, kei reira anō ngā āhua piko i whakaawehia e ngā hanganga peka rākau. Ko ngā tarati rākau māmā me ngā tae mārama e hanga ana i tētahi taiao ako marino, hōu hoki. Kei raro i tētahi āhua rākau nui tētahi wāhi mahi-maha e tautoko ana i te pānui pukapuka me te mahi rōpū. Kua whakanohoia ngā puna horoi me ngā wharepaku ki ngā teitei e pai ana mō ngā tamariki.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Art and Numeracy Academy Hoahoa Roto Whakaako te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Art and Numeracy Academy Hoahoa Roto Whakaako he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Art and Numeracy Academy Hoahoa Roto Whakaako i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

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