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Meldia Awarded for Innovative Child-Centric Design

Meldia, a subsidiary of Open House Group based in Tokyo, has made headlines by winning the 20th Kids Design Award in the Creativity Design category. This achievement reflects their commitment to fostering children's creativity and shaping a future that is designed with their needs in mind.

The winning project, titled the “Nest of Overlaps”, challenges conventional housing layouts that often restrict children's choices to fixed areas such as Living Dining Kitchen (LDK) or private rooms. In modern housing developments, spaces are meticulously planned to ensure uniformity in usage, which often doesn't cater to the child's desire for a personal space tailored to their emotions and needs.

The “Nest of Overlaps” provides children with the freedom to choose their environment, creating areas that promote independence and a sense of agency. By allowing children to select their own spaces based on their feelings at any given moment, Meldia aims to cultivate their growth in both autonomy and decision-making.

Insights from the Architect

The architect behind this award-winning concept expressed a desire for children to have more freedom to spend time in places they love. It’s a realization that traditional housing designs often do not permit that flexibility. They remarked that this award validates Meldia's philosophy of “We don’t build the same house” and could only have been achieved through their creative approach. Looking ahead, they aspire to continue crafting exciting spaces for children, aiming for more accolades in recognition of their innovative designs.

Understanding the Kids Design Award

Established in 2007, the Kids Design Award seeks to recognize exceptional products, services, environments, activities, and research that contribute to safe living conditions for children. The award is inclusive, considering designs created for both children and adults, as long as they are mindful of children's needs and upbringing.

Learn more about the Kids Design Award here!

Meldia’s Commitment to Families

A significant proportionality of Meldia's clients comprises families with children, which underpins their commitment to addressing the unique needs of this demographic. By actively listening to their customers, Meldia collaborates as a unified team to create homes that resonate with family values, culminating in the recognition by the Kids Design Award. Their vision remains steadfast – to design living spaces where children can thrive and where every family member can enjoy a harmonious future together.

For more insights and resources, visit their child-rearing support page: HugCumo.

About Meldia Corporation

Meldia Corporation perceives housing not just as a structure but as an art form that embodies the dreams of its owners. Each project involves assembling a professional team for production - encompassing procurement, sales, design, and construction. This collaborative process allows them to understand the locale intimately and visualize the future lifestyles of potential residents, ensuring that they do not replicate traditional homes. Meldia prides itself on being a producer of social artistry and crafting unique residential environments that contribute to beautiful urban landscapes.

Company Profile

• - Name: Meldia Corporation
• - CEO: Kenta Kikuchi
• - Headquarters: 32F Shinjuku Center Building, 1-25-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: Detached housing sales, custom-built homes, and rental income generation.
• - Website: Meldia Website

Corporate Overview

• - Company Name: Open House Group
• - Headquarters Address: JP Tower 20th Floor, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-7020
• - Founded: September 1997
• - CEO: Ryosuke Fukuoka
• - Capital: ¥20,319,880,000
• - Employees: 6,495 (as of March 2026)