A wellbeing-focused nursery interior that acts as a learning tool, delivered through a collaborative, child-centric design process. Office S&M has completed the interior design for MEplace’s first city centre nursery, delivering the childcare brand’s joyful yet minimal space. The design promotes play, learning, and mindfulness in an environment tailored to children’s development. When we began collaborating with MEplace, they were already a flourishing brand with two established sites. However, they had faced challenges with the durability of previous designs and had concerns with spaces that didn’t fully align with their brand identity. Through close collaboration, MEplace and Office S&M have successfully created a new space that not only functions beautifully but also perfectly embodies the MEplace brand. Office S&M worked collaboratively with MEplace throughout the design and construction of the nursery. The MEplace team were supported from the feasibility study through to construction by Office S&M’s architects and interior designers. Regular workshops with the MEplace education team ensured that the spaces were carefully planned to encompass learning zones and furniture to support the bespoke pedagogy of the nursery. By using 3D models and collaborative schedules, the interior design and furniture are meticulously arranged to support the nursery’s teaching methodology, while enabling future flexibility. The environment not only meets, but exceeds, the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework requirements, and each wing of the nursery offers direct access to storage, toilets, and open space. MEplace is committed to the holistic education and wellbeing of children, a mission that is deeply embedded in our collaborative design for their latest nursery in King’s Cross. Central to this mission is the creation of spaces that encourage independent exploration and development. This is reflected in every detail of the new MEplace nursery, from a colour scheme and visuals that help children build a sense of self and community, to carefully scaled fittings that empower their independence.