Natural curiosity. Learning. Delight in discovery. These are sights and sounds that animate the new Child Development Center at Georgia Pacific Corporation’s Atlanta headquarters.

In a setting that celebrates the natural world, children learn and play, surrounded by the rich earth tones of autumn leaves, tree bark and moss. Housed within a giant, fallen tree, custom ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCAPACITY70COST PER SQ FT$140.00FEATURED IN2001 Architectural PortfolioSUB CATEGORYSpecialized boxes are designed for the display of children’s artwork, and a circular ramp spirals upward into a cozy “storytelling tree” loft. Outside the classrooms, images of leaves highlight the variety often found in nature; ornamental lizards are discovered along the exhibit wall; and a custom filigree “leaf” ceiling stimulates the sunlight that filters through a canopy of trees deep within the forest. In contrast to the loud, harsh environments of our age, this learning center offers a quiet environment designed for learning and discovery.