About

Casava is a multi-disciplinary design firm that creates Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Pikler-Lóczy aligned spaces that encourage independent and natural growth. We work with families, educators, and caretakers who share our belief in giving children places where they are free to explore and build a love for learning.

Multi-disciplinary design firm creating Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Pikler-Lóczy aligned spaces.

Design principles

We observe environments from the child's perspective so we can see those small details that adults overlook that make a big impact on their experience.

Adaptive

Flexible, multifunctional spaces that evolve to challenge children at each stage of ability and development.

Natural

Harnessing children's innate affinity towards natural materials and authentic outdoor experiences.

Sovereign

Support agency for children to independently pursue learning and growth without adult intervention.

Functional

Layouts, furniture, and materials selected for development benefits—aesthetics in service of outcomes.

Simplicity

Placing emphasis on select materials and activities by removing sensory, cognitive, and emotional distractions.

Whole Environment

Designs that address every dimension of a space—from lighting and acoustics to materials and layout.

Casava environments

Children require more than good aesthetics and decoration, their spaces must also meet their sensory, social, and emotional needs.

Handwashing station illustrationToddler sensorial activity table sceneMother and newborn nursery sceneOpen layoutSibling toddlers eating at a low tableChild placing object on low shelf
Child-Scaled

Furnishings, fixtures, and spatial dimensions proportioned specifically for children's bodies and developmental needs. This creates physically comfortable and accessible environments where children can operate independently and confidently.

Sensorial

Thoughtful engagement of all senses through varied textures, sounds, visual elements, and experiences that stimulate neural pathways and provide rich information about the world.

Calm

Color palettes, managed acoustics, reduced visual clutter, and thoughtful material display that support harmony, well-being, and concentration. Calm environments help children learn how to focus without overstimulation.

Open

Unobstructed spatial arrangements, pathways, and sightlines that encourage free, unrestricted movement and exploration safely and without conflict.

Social

Spaces that facilitate meaningful connections between children and their peers, families, and educators. These environments foster collaboration and belonging, recognizing that learning thrives within nurturing relationships and shared experiences.

Organized

Clear arrangement of materials and spaces with consistent visual cues and logical placement help children understand where things belong, clean up after themselves, and develop respect for their environment.

Child-Scaled

Furnishings, fixtures, and spatial dimensions proportioned specifically for children's bodies and developmental needs. This creates physically comfortable and accessible environments where children can operate independently and confidently.

Sensorial

Thoughtful engagement of all senses through varied textures, sounds, visual elements, and experiences that stimulate neural pathways and provide rich information about the world.

Calm

Color palettes, managed acoustics, reduced visual clutter, and thoughtful material display that support harmony, well-being, and concentration. Calm environments help children learn how to focus without overstimulation.

Open

Unobstructed spatial arrangements, pathways, and sightlines that encourage free, unrestricted movement and exploration safely and without conflict.

Social

Spaces that facilitate meaningful connections between children and their peers, families, and educators. These environments foster collaboration and belonging, recognizing that learning thrives within nurturing relationships and shared experiences.

Organized

Clear arrangement of materials and spaces with consistent visual cues and logical placement help children understand where things belong, clean up after themselves, and develop respect for their environment.

Early childhood spaces that evolve

Infant

0–12 months

Toddler

1–3 years

Preschool

3–4 years

School

4+ years