Neha A
BSc in Interior Design & Decoration, Bangalore
Lounge for Kids – JD Design Awards 2024
Neha A, a student of JD School of Design’s BSc in Interior Design & Decoration from Bangalore, was awarded Best Sustainable Design at the JD Design Awards 2024 for this sensational project: The Kids’ Lounge. This futuristic children’s airport lounge pens a sublime marriage between entertainment and sustainability, thus marking a breakthrough in sustainable public spaces.
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The pressing need for sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design is what inspired it. As environmental awareness increases, Neha’s project puts forward all of these principles through aesthetics and functionality. This lounge would provide a very engaging atmosphere wherein young travellers can indulge in some fun activities while learning one or two things about the environment.
The design will involve the massive adoption of bioplastic, a material made from renewable resources such as sugarcane waste. It is used to design toys, furniture, and all sorts of fixtures, thus attesting to Neha’s commitment to reducing plastic waste and making sure that the impact on the environment is very minimal. The play lounge will use reclaimed wood for warmth, eco-friendly foam mats to ensure safe play areas and wood wool for insulation and aesthetic appeal.
Sturdy, solar-powered interactive digital screens with educational games about recycling, renewable resources, and the protection of the planet. Themed play areas—including a castle built with bioplastic bricks and an enchanted mirror maze—beckon children to a world of fantasy, while interactive play stations sweep them off to faraway lands.
JDDA 2024
The Kids’ Lounge acts as a beacon of sorts wherein, finally, futuristic design can be attributed to being sustainable. Light hues, pastels, and shades are used to set the tone for an inviting atmosphere that is serene and opposite of what conventional trends would suggest. As one navigates this building, bioplastics not only meet Neha’s commitment to sustainability, but they also bring out the very versatile and strong nature of the material itself.
Unlike traditional plastics, which are not biodegradable, bioplastic is—moreover, it’s compostable, so it’s perfect for high-traffic areas like airport lounges. This choice thus reflects a turn towards more responsible and innovative design practices. Lounge design takes different forms through bioplastics featuring sleek, modern furnishings and playful, ergonomic shapes. It becomes striking in visuals and functional in service, fittingly aligned to match futuristic ideals.
Inside the lounge, sustainable materials provide a setting for the reduction of ecological impact while establishing a safe and engaging space for the child. This design is as stimulating as it is serene. It promotes creativity and exploration of the surroundings while fostering a relationship with nature.
Neha A
BSc in Interior Design & Decoration, Bangalore
www.jddesignawards.com