Children's painting as a tool for communicating needs and values in terms of spatial planning

The article undertakes an analysis of drawings by children aged 5-6 years as an important source of knowledge about the perception of living space and basic needs that can be used in the architectural design process. The study, carried out in the form of art workshops, revealed that the children's artwork focused on key elements. The children's work was characterised by simplified forms, indicating their natural tendency to prioritise function over decorativeness. This approach can provide valuable inspiration for designers aiming to create more welcoming and intuitive spaces. The authors emphasise that children's representations of space can not only support the development of minimalist and functional architectural solutions, but also address the emotional needs of users. The article emphasises the potential of children's imagination as a source of innovative spatial solutions and points to the need to extend the research, both in terms of the diversity of participants and cultural context. Complementing the research with comparisons between different age groups or regions could provide even more diverse and practical conclusions for human-centred architecture.