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Beyond the Animation: Studio Ghibli and Disney’s Approach to Child-Centric Theme Park Design

When it comes to designing for a child's imagination, the architectural landscape presents two different philosophies. Disneyland and Studio Ghibli, both masters of imaginative storytelling, represent this core division. Their approaches, far from being accidental, reflect different views on how children experience and engage with space. One provides a spectacle of constructed fantasy, while the other offers a landscape for potential magic. These two models present architects with a fundamental choice for tackling these sorts of projects: to design spaces that cater to children's innate need for sensory and personal discovery, or to create a fantasy that appeals to their growing ability to understand narratives and more complex spaces.

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NOT A HOTEL ANYWHERE / DDAA

NOT A HOTEL ANYWHERE / DDAA - Exterior Photography, Hotels, FacadeNOT A HOTEL ANYWHERE / DDAA - Interior Photography, Hotels, Kitchen, Arch, Lighting, TableNOT A HOTEL ANYWHERE / DDAA - Interior Photography, Hotels, Kitchen, Beam, ArchNOT A HOTEL ANYWHERE / DDAA - Interior Photography, Hotels, Bedroom, Beam, BedNOT A HOTEL ANYWHERE / DDAA - More Images+ 22

Miyazaki, Japan
  • Architects: DDAA
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  74
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Professionals: SET UP, Yard Works Inc.

Anandah Café and House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture

Anandah Café and House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Exterior Photography, ResidentialAnandah Café and House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Exterior Photography, Residential, Facade, DoorAnandah Café and House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Interior Photography, Residential, Facade, BeamAnandah Café and House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Interior Photography, Residential, BeamAnandah Café and House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - More Images+ 25

FORT7 House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture

FORT7 House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Exterior Photography, Houses, FacadeFORT7 House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Interior Photography, Houses, Facade, Arch, TableFORT7 House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Interior Photography, Houses, Garden, Facade, ArchFORT7 House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Exterior Photography, Houses, Garden, ForestFORT7 House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - More Images+ 15

Miyazaki, Japan

House Segashira / N. Yamada Architect & Associates

House Segashira / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - Exterior Photography, Houses, Facade, DoorHouse Segashira / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - Interior Photography, Houses, KitchenHouse Segashira / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - Interior Photography, Houses, Beam, FacadeHouse Segashira / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - Interior Photography, HousesHouse Segashira / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - More Images+ 19

Miyazaki, Japan

House Yoshimura / N. Yamada Architect & Associates

House Yoshimura / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - Interior Photography, Houses, Kitchen, TableHouse Yoshimura / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - Interior Photography, Houses, Beam, Table, ChairHouse Yoshimura / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - Interior Photography, Houses, Kitchen, BathtubHouse Yoshimura / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - Exterior Photography, Houses, FenceHouse Yoshimura / N. Yamada Architect & Associates - More Images+ 12

Miyazaki, Japan

House Kirishima / n.yamada architect & associates

House Kirishima / n.yamada architect & associates - Interior Photography, HousesHouse Kirishima / n.yamada architect & associates - Exterior Photography, HousesHouse Kirishima / n.yamada architect & associates - Drawings, Houses, FacadeHouse Kirishima / n.yamada architect & associates - Interior Photography, Houses, DoorHouse Kirishima / n.yamada architect & associates - More Images+ 20

Miyazaki, Japan
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  162
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Louis Poulsen, Aica Kogyo Compamy Limited, FONTE TRADING, IOC Flooring, KYOEI LUMBER, +3

Bruco House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture

Bruco House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Exterior Photography, Houses, Facade, DoorBruco House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Interior Photography, Houses, Kitchen, Beam, Lighting, Chair, TableBruco House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Interior Photography, HousesBruco House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - Interior Photography, Houses, Beam, FacadeBruco House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture - More Images+ 14

Miyazaki, Japan
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  142
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Nissin-EX, Sanwa, Toray, VECTOR WORKS 2019

House Shimokitakata / n.yamada architect & associates

House Shimokitakata / n.yamada architect & associates - Exterior Photography, Sustainability, FacadeHouse Shimokitakata / n.yamada architect & associates - Interior Photography, Sustainability, Table, ChairHouse Shimokitakata / n.yamada architect & associates - Interior Photography, Sustainability, BeamHouse Shimokitakata / n.yamada architect & associates - Interior Photography, Sustainability, Kitchen, Table, ChairHouse Shimokitakata / n.yamada architect & associates - More Images+ 16

House-T / Tsukano Architect Office

House-T / Tsukano Architect Office - Houses, Kitchen, Sink, CountertopHouse-T / Tsukano Architect Office - Houses, Facade, HandrailHouse-T / Tsukano Architect Office - Houses, Stairs, Handrail, FacadeHouse-T / Tsukano Architect Office - HousesHouse-T / Tsukano Architect Office - More Images+ 18

Miyazaki, Japan