PLAY
BUILDING IMAGINATIONS
A new book – Learn for Life, New Architecture for New Learning – explores learning spaces that are pushing the boundaries of architecture. We take a look at some of the inspiring playgrounds featured
IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND
LOCATION: New York, USA
ARCHITECT: Rockwell Group
The result of seven years of research, development, focus groups and test- ing, Imagination Playground stands as a breakthrough play-space concept that encourages child-directed, unstructured free play. With a focus on small, individ- ual parts, this project offers a changing array of elements that allow children to constantly reconfigure their environment and design their own course of play. This provides a flexible environment for imaginative activities through multi-level spaces with large sand and water fea- tures and a variety of toys and tools.
Elements include cascading water channels, masts and pulleys
RASMUS KLUMP LAND
LOCATION: Copenhagen, Denmark
ARCHITECT: Monstrum
Located in the heart of Copenhagen in Tivoli, this play space takes its formal approach from the adventure stories of a Danish comic strip. The playground incorporates numerous water elements, maritime themes, and a large whale, around which many challenges and ac- tivities await. From rock hopping to rope climbing, the playground offers excite- ment for toddlers through to adolescents.
The playground is based on a story in which Rasmus Klump and his friends sail their ship 68 Read Sports Management online
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PHOTO: IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND BY ROCKWELL GROUP FROM LEARN FOR LIFE ©GESTALTEN 2012
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