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Swing Preschool Hiroo Branch, located in Hiroo, Tokyo, is a preparatory school for preschoolers aged 2 to 6.
As you step inside, you’re greeted by a space enveloped in natural materials from earth and wood. Children communicate by touching the walls, enjoying textures of soil paint, natural stone counters, brick tiles, and more. They also play on touch-panel monitors embedded in the walls, simulating growing and harvesting vegetables. These experiences, combining real materials with virtual interactivity, nurture children’s sensitivity and wisdom through play.
tono Inc., led by regenerative architect Tsukasa Ono — selected for Forbes NEXT100 2025 “Hope to Save the World” — pioneers a new paradigm of architecture that restores and enriches ecosystems. Its flagship project, Sumu Yakushima, activates soil microorganisms so that building a house enhances the environment. This approach has earned 24 international awards and placed tono at the forefront of regenerative design. By blending deep environmental insight with innovative design, tono Inc. shows how architecture can be a living agent of regeneration — redefining sustainability for the future.
iF design award Gold 2023,DFA 2023 grand award, iconic awards 2024 best of best,