Arkaid
by Sanya KhuranaStudio AANYA
- Project
- Arkaid
- Architect
- Sanya Khurana
- Firm
- Studio AANYA
- Location
- Delhi
- Site area
- 1950 sq. ft.
- Completed
- 2025
- Award category
- Conceptual Projects -> Interior Design
In one line
The play zone merges fun, safety, and design into a vibrant, child-centric environment. Bright, interactive spaces, tactile materials, and intuitive circulation foster exploration and engagement, while thoughtful aesthetics and refined details create a premium, memorable experience for children and families—where play, imagination, and visual delight coexist seamlessly.
About the project
The client envisioned a lively, safe, and design-driven play zone catering to young children aged 3–10, where fun, engagement, and aesthetics coexist harmoniously. The primary goal was to create a space that is bright, vibrant, and interactive, while maintaining a sense of elegance and visual balance that appeals to both children and their parents. The design aimed to combine energy and playfulness with sophistication, ensuring the environment felt premium, welcoming, and memorable.
Functionality was central to the concept. The space needed to accommodate bumper cars, arcade games, and a redemption counter, all thoughtfully integrated into a layout that encourages free movement, visibility, and easy supervision. Zoning was carefully considered so that high-activity areas, quiet corners, and transitional spaces coexist seamlessly, offering both stimulation and respite. Circulation paths were designed to be intuitive, ensuring children could explore safely while adults could monitor effortlessly.
Safety and child-centric design guided every decision. Materials were chosen for durability, tactile appeal, and non-toxicity, with finishes that are smooth, impact-resistant, and comfortable to touch. Rounded edges, protective barriers, and soft surfaces ensure that every playful interaction occurs in a secure environment. Color and lighting were used strategically to enhance engagement, with bright, cheerful hues providing energy, and softer tones offering visual balance.
A strong aesthetic identity was also a priority. Playful forms, whimsical motifs, and interactive installations resonate with children, while cohesive textures, finishes, and detailing provide refinement for adults. Custom graphics and themed zones reinforce a sense of narrative and wonder, ensuring every corner is visually stimulating and memorable. The integration of design, play, and sensory experience creates a space that feels dynamic, enjoyable, and thoughtfully curated.
Ultimately, the play zone succeeds in merging fun, safety, and design into a single environment. It is more than a recreational area—it is a premium destination that invites exploration, fosters joy, and strengthens family connection. By combining aesthetics, spatial intelligence, and child-centric planning, the project creates an experience where imagination, engagement, and visual delight coexist seamlessly, leaving a lasting impression on both children and their parents.






