House with Three-Story Slide

While this core circulation wrapping the edges of the interior is certainly a great first step, there are many other child-oriented design strategies to be found throughout the house.

Japanese studio Level Architects fulfilled every kid's fantasy by designing a house in Tokyo, Japan that features a three-story slide. A staircase wraps around one side of the house, while the slide encircles the other. Occupants can decide at each level whether to descend by the stairs or by slide.

Once the kids slide down to the first floor, they can play in the ball pen, which is part of the living room. A Japanese-style room and home office are also located at ground level, while the bedroom and bathroom can be found on the top floor.

The long slide down (designed, ironically, by Level Architects)?completes a circuit that starts with a staircase running along two walls of the home – one could endlessly move in a circle, effectively, running up and sliding down (definitely a good way to tire the kids out before bedtime!).

Other kid-friendly spaces include include ball-fillable playrooms, art spaces and copious shelves for kids books and coloring supplies.