Hyundai Children's Book Museum Wins Grand Prize at the 2022 IF Design Award

Grand Prize Winner in Interior Design Category

Exterior view of Hyundai Department Store Mocha Library.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] The Hyundai Children's Book Museum (MOKA), a government-registered Type 1 art museum for children operated by Hyundai Department Store, has won the grand prize at the 'IF Design Award,' one of the world's top three design awards.

Hyundai Department Store announced on the 15th that 'MOKA Garden,' operated by the Hyundai Children's Book Museum, won the grand prize in the interior design category at the 2022 IF Design Award. MOKA Garden was selected as the grand prize winner for its artistic interior design of the 'MOKA Library' and the 'Jaime Hayon Garden.'

A representative from the Hyundai Children's Book Museum said, "The space composition that allows visitors to feel nature within the city, along with Jaime Hayon's sensuous sculptures and colors, received high praise, earning the IF Design Award grand prize. Following last month's Red Dot Design Award in Germany, where MOKA Garden won both the top prize and the grand prize in the design category, winning at two of the world's three major design awards is a significant achievement."

MOKA Garden is a storytelling cultural and artistic space opened by the Hyundai Children's Book Museum at Hyundai Department Store Pangyo Branch and Hyundai Premium Outlet SPACE 1. The space design was led by Jaime Hayon, a world-renowned designer from Spain.

Covering a total area of 1,653㎡ (approximately 500 pyeong), it consists of three facilities: the indoor garden named after the designer, 'Jaime Hayon Garden'; 'MOKA Play,' an indoor playground for both children and adults; and 'MOKA Library,' which includes nature-themed picture books and an educational space called Edu Lab. The museum's curators have developed plant culture education programs such as 'Little Botanist' and nature culture and art education exploring forests around the world called 'Forest Journey with MOKA.' These programs continuously offer diverse customer participation content and educational programs that blend design, nature, culture, and art.

A Hyundai Department Store official stated, "MOKA Garden has grown into a representative cultural space in the region, attracting about 800,000 visitors annually. We plan to continue presenting cultural and artistic content that provides artistic inspiration and enjoyment to a wide range of customers."

Meanwhile, MOKA Garden is open daily from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM free of charge, and various content is also available on the Hyundai Children's Book Museum's YouTube channel.

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