Project Name: inKIDS with Line Friends, Beijing Yinta Center

Location: Beijing, China

Completion Date: July 2016

Interior Area: 700㎡

Client: Linea Partnership LLP

Interior Design: Linea Partnership LLP

Lighting Design: Lighting Design Partnership International (China branch)

Lighting Design Scope Of Work: Interior (consulting only)

inKIDS with Line Friends is located in the Central Business District of Beijing on the Southwest corner of the Guomao bridge, on the third floor of in01 in the Yintai Centre designed by John Portman & Associates. The Yintai Centre also hosts the Park Hyatt Beijing, Park Hyatt Penthouses, Park Hyatt Residences and two Super-A office buildings. inKIDS is a collaboration between China Yintai Investment Co., Ltd. and Line Friends of Korea. The spacious interior design of the 700-square-meter brings an exclusive, fresh, neat, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for the entire family which breaks away from other crowded and cramped interior amusement parks. With this project positioning and overall style in mind, the lighting complements the interior design with soft and simple light.

Central Lobby

The skylight of the lobby brings natural light into the spacious lobby where the young guests start their experience into the world of Line Friends with a huge Brown bear in the center. After sunset, artificial light supplement the natural light with the 3000K LED track lights installed under the skylight beam section.

Central Party Room

Behind Brown lays the round central party room emphasized by a continuous simple hidden cove light. Inside, it is the ideal place for private parties such as birthday celebrations for children, their friends and relatives that will imprint unforgettable memories. There, only simple and practical down lights were used for functional lighting, creating a comfortable and warm atmosphere.

Children’s Playgrounds

Around and above the central party room, different playgounds welcome children to immerse themselves into the world of Line Friends and forget about returing home. Behind the central party room lays Leonard Pond where kids can leapfrog all day long; a giant airborne Cony rabbit flies above the ball pit slide with access to the second floor includes a white mesh area where children feel walking in the void. There, a special diffused circular LED light was recommended in order to reduce shadow from the mesh, but also to avoid uncomfortable glaring for the little ones.

Toilets

In addition to the usual functional lighting, inKIDS’ toilets received a special treatment with decorative back lit mirrors creating a relaxing space where the little ones can cool down and keep their hands clean after a having fun in the playground.

Line Friends’ Store

Last but not least, before entering or after leaving the playground, young guests and their family can visit the Line Friends’ store. There, down lights and track lights guide them to find their favorite Line Friends' merchandises (notebook, keychain, pens...) to take back home and featuring their famous favorite characters such as Brown, Choco, Cony, Leonard, Moon, Sally, Edward...