In an environment as stimulating as a kindergarten classroom—noise, movement, visual patterns, emotions in full effervescence—how can moments of peace be found?

Eméfa is a word from the Ewe language spoken in southern Togo, meaning a “peaceful” or “calm” interior. This word summarizes the intention of this project designed for the Kindergarten im Areal Guggach III in Zurich.

The project operates on several levels to create spaces for breathing: reducing visual overload on the floor by creating activity-based zones, proposing modular furniture that structures and declutters the space while generating discreet nooks where a child can nestle, and designing a sensory cocoon, a reassuring refuge for children in emotional crisis or those with ADHD.

EMEFA proposes a reorganization of the kindergarten classroom space, from floor to furniture, designed to reduce sensory overload while preserving the collective vitality of the room.