1. Keywords: Overall softness; Relation; Osmosis; Multisensoriality; Epigenesis; Community; Constructiveness; Narration; Rich normality -- 2. Design Tools: Relational forms; Light; Color; Materials; Smell; Sound; Microclimate; Numerical imagery -- 3. Essays and Contributions: Essays by Carla Rinaldi, Andrea Branzi, Vea Vecchi; Contributions by Jerome Bruner, Antonio Petrillo, Paolo Icaro, Alessandro Sarti, Alberto Veca
Summary
The municipal infant-toddler centres and preschools of Reggio Emilia are internationally recognized as an experience of particular cultural interest and constitute a model of "relational space" dedicated to young children. As part of a range of activities and initiatives organized to further develop and promote this educational experience, spearheaded by Loris Malaguzzi, Reggio Children has initiated a line of research in connection with Domus Academy on designing spaces for young children