KIDEA(Yokohama, 2001)

since 2000(a building in a building ) Colours : the reverse of IKEA , Mondriaan style . Programme : hidden free market for children with parking for parents , the normal power relation is reversed .

Kidea is a hiding place for children only. In the middle is a smoking room where they can park there parents; a reversal of common situations like IKEA or McDonalds.

Kidea can function as a market for the children’s own ideas and/or objects. They can sell their belongings, show their abilities, tricks, treasures, computer games and collections. They buy and exchange things without permission from their parents.