Moving away from brightly coloured, plastic-filled play centres, interior architect Joanna Sztorch-Wysocka of inDe projekt has designed a space that gives equal consideration to children and adults. Bawialnia Mlecz, a play café at Barańczaka 1, Poznań, combines muted colours and natural materials. Its layout allows young children to explore safely while their parents take a break. Photography is by Jaga Kraupe.
Natural materials and a warm palette
Bawialnia Mlecz began with two women who wanted to create a place that would meet the needs of both children and adults. Sztorch-Wysocka responded with a warm, muted palette and details chosen for the comfort and safety of its youngest users.
The entrance is finished in environmentally friendly marmoleum made from natural materials, while the play area has specialist flooring that does not absorb odours or dirt. Clay paint, mosaic and wallpaper introduce a range of textures. Natural wood and white accents connect these finishes into a calm, consistent interior.
A café, play space and workshop room
The interior is divided into areas with different uses. In the café, parents can relax over coffee while their children play in a safe setting. Large windows open wide to connect the interior with the space outside and welcome passers-by.
The main playroom contains a professional play structure made by an external company, where young children can explore and use their imaginations. In the bathroom, toilets and washbasins from the Geberit Bambini range are installed at two heights to encourage children to use them independently. A room for birthday parties and workshops completes the programme, providing space for special events and film screenings.
Details designed for young children
All tables have rounded corners, and the materials are easy to clean. Low-emission finishes were also chosen with young children in mind, as they explore their surroundings through all their senses.
Products used in the project
- Children’s toilets and washbasins: Geberit, Bambini
Spaces for children also need to work for the adults who accompany them. Explore more projects by Joanna Sztorch-Wysocka of InDe projekt on her PLNDesign profile and get in touch by email, phone, website or social media, whichever suits you best.
See also:
- Curved recesses conceal columns at Noa Pilates in Poznań
- Plants hang above clay-block seating at a bistro in Radomsko, Poland
