Interiors
THE SUNKEN SHIP
Moscow 2021
A wooden ship has sunk to the bottom of the sea and lies there, broken into pieces. Its mast has snapped, its hull is overgrown with algae, and marine creatures have made their home inside. And along with them, children have claimed the ship as their own. They’ve outfitted it for play: rigging ropes, weaving tunnels, and building climbing walls and slides.
The inspiration for this playground was the Swedish warship Vasa, which sank in Stockholm harbor in 1628, was raised from the seabed three centuries later, and turned into a museum.
The playground is divided into two sections. The stern houses play elements for younger children—a tunnel, a slide, and a climbing wall. The bow features slides, climbing structures, and ropes for older children. From here, you can also access the "Sky Nets": a 27-meter labyrinth made of soft metal mesh, stretched across the ceiling at a height of four meters.
The ship faithfully reproduces key rigging and structural elements.
Climbing inside, children can see transverse frames and longitudinal stringers, gaining an understanding of how real ships were built. There are many authentic details here: brackets, cleats, small padlocks, and bits of rigging salvaged from real ships are embedded in the walls and floor, along with coins from various countries. Even the flared ends of the speaking tubes once served real sailors.
The ship’s facade not only echoes the silhouette of the Vasa but is also adorned with motifs from the original décor: the Swedish coat of arms with lions, figures of warriors, and classical gods. The climbing holds, made of glazed ceramics, and the mosaic floor crafted from smalt and natural stone were created by artists specifically for this project.
Area: 270 m²
Client: MEGA Teply Stan
Moscow 2021
A wooden ship has sunk to the bottom of the sea and lies there, broken into pieces. Its mast has snapped, its hull is overgrown with algae, and marine creatures have made their home inside. And along with them, children have claimed the ship as their own. They’ve outfitted it for play: rigging ropes, weaving tunnels, and building climbing walls and slides.
The inspiration for this playground was the Swedish warship Vasa, which sank in Stockholm harbor in 1628, was raised from the seabed three centuries later, and turned into a museum.
The playground is divided into two sections. The stern houses play elements for younger children—a tunnel, a slide, and a climbing wall. The bow features slides, climbing structures, and ropes for older children. From here, you can also access the "Sky Nets": a 27-meter labyrinth made of soft metal mesh, stretched across the ceiling at a height of four meters.
The ship faithfully reproduces key rigging and structural elements.
Climbing inside, children can see transverse frames and longitudinal stringers, gaining an understanding of how real ships were built. There are many authentic details here: brackets, cleats, small padlocks, and bits of rigging salvaged from real ships are embedded in the walls and floor, along with coins from various countries. Even the flared ends of the speaking tubes once served real sailors.
The ship’s facade not only echoes the silhouette of the Vasa but is also adorned with motifs from the original décor: the Swedish coat of arms with lions, figures of warriors, and classical gods. The climbing holds, made of glazed ceramics, and the mosaic floor crafted from smalt and natural stone were created by artists specifically for this project.
Area: 270 m²
Client: MEGA Teply Stan
INTERIOR SPACE OF THE "SADIK-SHARIK" KINDERGARTEN
Moscow Region 2019
The "Cheharda" studio was tasked with creating a space for free play while accommodating all necessary infrastructure indoors, and unifying the interior and architectural form into a single, cohesive artistic vision.
On the ground floor, we designed a shared open space featuring dedicated zones for water play, educational activities, free play, and dining. The second floor houses a more private space for rest and play. Both floors are connected by a massive "Tree of Wisdom," which serves as the central landmark of this play environment. Inside the tree are climbing passages and ladders leading to a slide, the second floor, and a mezzanine. The branches of the tree reach right up to the dome. This design allows children to keep playing during breaks between activities and even while transitioning between floors.
We equipped the water play zone directly indoors so that the weather would never interfere with this favorite pastime. The two-story, house-shaped beds are fitted with ladders and climbing nets, serving a dual purpose for both sleeping and free play.
Interior elements are finished in natural, earthy tones with subtle accents, and the building features extensive wood cladding. This ensures the interior harmonizes with the exterior, allowing the building to blend organically into the surrounding forest. We strove to bring nature as close to the children as possible: large windows flood the interior with natural light and offer clear views of the trees, while a slide at the rear of the building allows children to step outside in a matter of seconds.
The 300 m² area includes: multifunctional play zones, spaces for activities and rest, a dining area, a parents' area, a director’s office, a kitchen, and storage rooms.
Client: Sadik-Sharik
Moscow Region 2019
The "Cheharda" studio was tasked with creating a space for free play while accommodating all necessary infrastructure indoors, and unifying the interior and architectural form into a single, cohesive artistic vision.
On the ground floor, we designed a shared open space featuring dedicated zones for water play, educational activities, free play, and dining. The second floor houses a more private space for rest and play. Both floors are connected by a massive "Tree of Wisdom," which serves as the central landmark of this play environment. Inside the tree are climbing passages and ladders leading to a slide, the second floor, and a mezzanine. The branches of the tree reach right up to the dome. This design allows children to keep playing during breaks between activities and even while transitioning between floors.
We equipped the water play zone directly indoors so that the weather would never interfere with this favorite pastime. The two-story, house-shaped beds are fitted with ladders and climbing nets, serving a dual purpose for both sleeping and free play.
Interior elements are finished in natural, earthy tones with subtle accents, and the building features extensive wood cladding. This ensures the interior harmonizes with the exterior, allowing the building to blend organically into the surrounding forest. We strove to bring nature as close to the children as possible: large windows flood the interior with natural light and offer clear views of the trees, while a slide at the rear of the building allows children to step outside in a matter of seconds.
The 300 m² area includes: multifunctional play zones, spaces for activities and rest, a dining area, a parents' area, a director’s office, a kitchen, and storage rooms.
Client: Sadik-Sharik
MALKA CHILDREN’S CLUB
Moscow Region 2016
Nestled among the centuries-old pine trees of Zhukovka village, this children’s club is a daytime gathering place for kids aged 1 to 7, and welcomes entire families in the evenings and on weekends. The primary objective was to create a space that seamlessly facilitates engagement in both educational and play activities.
An innovative solution to this challenge was the creation of "suspended" play mezzanines, shaped like cocoons of varying sizes in floor plan. Inside these mezzanines are diverse rope-climbing structures, offering a place to actively practice agility or to unwind peacefully, all without disrupting the educational activities in the classrooms below.
Spanning a total area of 175 m², the club includes: an entrance hall, three classrooms, a vertical play structure measuring 1.2x4x21 m featuring over 20 diverse play elements, three suspended mezzanines, a kitchen, and three restrooms.
Client: Federation of Jewish
Communities of Russia
Moscow Region 2016
Nestled among the centuries-old pine trees of Zhukovka village, this children’s club is a daytime gathering place for kids aged 1 to 7, and welcomes entire families in the evenings and on weekends. The primary objective was to create a space that seamlessly facilitates engagement in both educational and play activities.
An innovative solution to this challenge was the creation of "suspended" play mezzanines, shaped like cocoons of varying sizes in floor plan. Inside these mezzanines are diverse rope-climbing structures, offering a place to actively practice agility or to unwind peacefully, all without disrupting the educational activities in the classrooms below.
Spanning a total area of 175 m², the club includes: an entrance hall, three classrooms, a vertical play structure measuring 1.2x4x21 m featuring over 20 diverse play elements, three suspended mezzanines, a kitchen, and three restrooms.
Client: Federation of Jewish
Communities of Russia
PLAYROOM IN THE "SBERCITY" RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
Moscow 2024
We designed this playroom for the innovative "SberCity" project, Quarter 10B. The client’s main objective was to make a compact 25 sq. m. space with 4-meter-high ceilings both highly engaging and fully functional. At the same time, we needed to ensure that since children would use this room daily, the activities would not grow monotonous and would serve a developmental purpose for various age groups.
To achieve this, we incorporated elements that encourage children to play together. Thanks to the generous ceiling height, we were able to create two levels connected by a circular route. Children can climb the stairs to the mezzanine and descend through a tunnel, or vice versa. The interactive ball labyrinth is the realization of our creative concept. Tunnels are distributed throughout the room’s open space, allowing children to launch balls and observe their trajectories. It is always exciting to see where they will end up, as the path of the balls changes depending on the speed at which they are launched. Beneath the stairs, we created two cozy hideouts.
The hideout for the youngest children features a play kitchen setup: a small magnetic board with fruit pieces and a pouf. The other hideout contains puzzles that can be solved together with parents. We also included classic playroom staples: a drawing table, poufs on the upper level, and busy boards for toddlers. Near the entrance, we set up a comfortable waiting area where parents can relax.
Client: JSC "Rublevo-Arkhangelskoye"
Moscow 2024
We designed this playroom for the innovative "SberCity" project, Quarter 10B. The client’s main objective was to make a compact 25 sq. m. space with 4-meter-high ceilings both highly engaging and fully functional. At the same time, we needed to ensure that since children would use this room daily, the activities would not grow monotonous and would serve a developmental purpose for various age groups.
To achieve this, we incorporated elements that encourage children to play together. Thanks to the generous ceiling height, we were able to create two levels connected by a circular route. Children can climb the stairs to the mezzanine and descend through a tunnel, or vice versa. The interactive ball labyrinth is the realization of our creative concept. Tunnels are distributed throughout the room’s open space, allowing children to launch balls and observe their trajectories. It is always exciting to see where they will end up, as the path of the balls changes depending on the speed at which they are launched. Beneath the stairs, we created two cozy hideouts.
The hideout for the youngest children features a play kitchen setup: a small magnetic board with fruit pieces and a pouf. The other hideout contains puzzles that can be solved together with parents. We also included classic playroom staples: a drawing table, poufs on the upper level, and busy boards for toddlers. Near the entrance, we set up a comfortable waiting area where parents can relax.
Client: JSC "Rublevo-Arkhangelskoye"
