A good balance of work and play is necessary to keep the body and the mind active, which is why there seems to be a need for designers and architects to create peculiar playground innovations. These fun places filled with swings, seesaws, slides and sandboxes are no longer only targeted to kids, but they also target adults of all ages. Grown ups also seem to enjoy remembering those childhood days when laughs and games were more important than work and tight schedules.
As a result, there is a higher tendency to develop pieces inspired by playgrounds. There are fun art installations made to entertain audiences and make people break adult boundaries, as well as actual buildings that incorporate elements from these kids' spaces to make them more interactive and fun.
These peculiar playground innovations show how most people are only big versions of kids who still enjoy an afternoon of laughs and games.
65 Peculiar Playground Innovations
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Edgy Playground Pin-Ups
Bruno Maric Captures Subcultural Beauty With Black-and-White Shots
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Cube-Shaped Architecture
Taipei Performing Arts Center is a Building for Blockheads
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Work Space Playgrounds
Google Office in Zurich
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Psychedelic Playgrounds
'Fotos Carnavalescas Surrealistas' by Vanessa Bumbeers
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Playground Buildings
The Technische Universitat Slides are a Great Alternative to Stairs
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Manmusement Parks
The Maennerspielplatz is Like Disneyland for Dudes
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Kitchen Appliance Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Coffee Pot Shoes are Sizzling Hot
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Intelligent Playgrounds to Fight Obesity
The i-Play
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Psychedelic Art Playgrounds
Jessica Stockholder Turns Madison Square Park Into a Child's Fantasy
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Billboard Playgrounds
The Mesarchitecture 'Double Happiness' Reinterprets Our Desires
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Airplane Playgrounds
Evergreen Aviation Museum Wings and Waves Water Park from Recycled 747
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Starry Jungle Gyms
The Playground by Sungkuk Park Glows Day or Night
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Playground Slide Escalators
My Volkswagen's 'The Slide' Makes Commuting a Fun Ride
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Adult Playground Installations
Thomas Heatherwick puts his 'Spun' Chair to Artistic Use
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Treetop Playgrounds
The Camp Twin Lakes Treehouse Educates Children About Sustainability
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Playgrounds from Hell
Slavic Nightmare Park Has Demonic Play Equipment
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Playground Bookstores
Kid's Republic in Beijing Offers a Fun Way to Learn
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Playground for Pensioners
OAP Swingers
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Adult Playgrounds
The Big Kidz Playground
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Playground-Inspired Architecture
Salzburg's Lanserhofwiese is Colorfully Playful
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String-Inspired Playground Equipment
Elementary School Features Continuous Steel 'Thread'
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Luxurious Floating Playgrounds
Satisfy Your Guilty Pleasures on the 'Floating Pleasure Islands'
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Rainbow Rope Playgrounds
Skill Forest Climbing Net Makes the Hakone Pavillion a Magical Place
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Sci-Fi Playgrounds
DesignWorks' Nexus Core System is for Gen X Kids
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Waterfront Playgrounds
The Brewery Site in Copenhagen Will Have Fun For Young and Old
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Versatile Mini Playgrounds
The Bugge Lets Your Child Play Without Sharp Edges
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Playground-Inspired Installations
Carsten Höller Places a Three-Story Slide in the NYC New Mu
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Tropical Tire Swings
Recycled Creations' Designs Include Bird Planters & Playground Equipment
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Swirling Sculptured Playgrounds
Caracool Slides Children to Spiraling Wonderland
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Giant Playground Interiors
A Forty Foot Slide Inside Shanghai's Lavish Changi Airport
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Provocative Playgrounds
Richard Jackson's 'The Little Girl's Room' Exhibit Raises Eyebrows in LA
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Playground Tables
Studio Klass' Eat Table is a Slide/Table Hybrid for Toddlers
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Playground Dining Furniture
The Swing Table by Duffy London Brings Fun to Food Time
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Pink African Playgrounds
Marrakech's Assoufid Resort Opens Within Sight of the Atlas Mountains
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Impromptu Playgrounds
San Franciso Pranksters Install Swings on BART Trains
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Playful Kitchen Appliances
Whip up a Slice of See Saw Toast in this Revolutionary Cooker
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Creative Workout Desserts
The Prius Playground Rewards Physical Activity with Sno-Cones
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Enormous Elephant Playgrounds
Phill by Nuca Studio Entertains Kids While Parents Enjoy Dinner
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Infant Sensory Playgrounds
The MAXI-ooh! is an Innovative Learning Area for Babies
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Urban Dino Playgrounds
'Dinosaurs Unleashed' Exhibit Causes a Roar in London
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Green Jungle Gyms
The Nature Energy Park Teaches Children About Renewable Energy
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Mountainous Rubber Playgrounds
David Barry's 'Big Foot' is Made Out of Melted Down Tires
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Teamwork Rec Accessories
No Picnic Alma Social Swings Join Several Forces
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Ballooning Car Bodies
The Humanix iSAVE-SC1 is Made Out of Inflated Tent Fabric
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Tree Shaping
Plantware Playgrounds Made of Trees
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Competitive Playground Pastimes
The Arch Rival Game Encourages Safe Sport
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Tween Fitness Playgrounds
Playnetix Tumbler by Clifford Couvillon Promotes Playful Health
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Nature-Inspired Playground Equipment
The Leaf Swing
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Recycled Recreational Parks
Basurama's ‘Ghost Train' Park Was an Old Elect
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Super Tunnel Slides
Serge Spitzer Creates the Ultimate Tube Playground
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Communal Recreational Structures
Van Rooijen Architects' Playground Building is Bright & Colorful
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Vibrant Public Playgrounds
The FriendsWithYou Rainbow City Brightens the Town With Cheerful Color
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Impromptu Playgrounds
These Pop-up Parks are Beautifying New York One Block at a Time
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Spiral Playgrounds
The 'Helix Spire' by Erich Remash Architects is for Grown-up Kids
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Wide Whipping Weapons
The Slingshots by Christopher Jarratt Should Stay Out of Playgrounds
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Storybook Swing Sets
The Fugle Swing by Christina Fesmire Rereads the Recrational Form
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Playground-Inspired Rugs
The Hopscotch Rug by A/R Studio is Kid Approved
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Social Media Playground Games
Nike+ GPS iPhone App Lets You Play Tag With Other Runners
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Childish Seating
The Croquet Stool by Wis Design Resembles Kids' Building Blocks
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Hybrid Children's Furniture
The Casaurus by Koichiro Hoshino is Multifunctional
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See-Saw Loungers
The Double Rocker
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Playground-Inspired Seating
The Swing Bench Lets Adults Play Like Children Again
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Wooden Waffle Playgrounds
The Modern Teak Swing by 'Design Within Reach'
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Swashbuckling Playgrounds
The Pirate Ship Playhouse Offers Luxury Area for Boundless Imaginations
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Shapely Shadow Playgrounds
'Shadow Play' Inspires Imagination and Learning in Children
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Skateable Pyramid Art Installations
PlayLab Inc Works with Vans on a Bright Yellow Skate Ramp
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Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Maximalism Playful Roller Discos
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New York-Inspired Picnic Series
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Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
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Two-Person Seesaw Benches
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Playfully Renovated Homes
This Home Has a Slide, Swings and Rock-Climbing Wall
Integrated Garden Designs
Ludwig Godefroy Champions "Habitable Gardens" in Mexico
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
Community Playground Designs
NBBJ and Flea Create a Playground Design in a Public Housing Complex
Music Festival Bright Pavilions
Re:Right Design Created the Hayes Pavilion for Glastonbury
Town-Like Classroom Designs
Atelier Apeiron Designs the Kindergarten of Museum Forest Building
Immersive Art Escape Rooms
Daydream Adventures Traps Players in an Enchanted Forest or Sci-Fi Cave
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets
SwingSesh Has Introduced a Novel Approach to Backyard Playsets
Mini Disco Experiences
The Fandangoe Discoteca Seeks to Alleviate Grief and Promote Mental Health
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Mall-Based Indoor Adventure Parks
Elev8 Fun is Coming to Miami International Mall
Modern Office Environments
The MOL Campus Project Was Designed by Architecture Firm Kinzo
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Public Pickleball Clubs
Fairgrounds is Opening New Sporting Clubs to Keep Older Consumers Active
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
Lego-Themed Escape Rooms
'Lost' Invites Players to Select One of Two Immersive Storylines
Garden-Centric Health Centers
A Trio of Studios Designs the Carcavelos Health Complex
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations
EFFEKT Designs the Better Energy Charge Park
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations
Isometric Studio Presents Cloud Swing
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Sustainable Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuur Atelier Designs the Green Arc in a Garden
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
All-Inclusive Family Resorts
The Tyler Place Family Resort Encourages Families to Play Together
Shelter-Functioning Schools
Jestico + Whiles Createrd the John Gray School in the Cayman Islands
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Geometric Prefabricated Pavilions
Heams & Michel Architectes Presents the 7 Kiosks Project
Serene Wooden Garden Pavilions
Byró Architekti Designs the Garden Pavilion in Prague
Self-Designed Exhibition Spaces
Kiki & Joost Adds a New Installation Space to Eindhoven Studio
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Award-Winning Pleasure Product Lines
Playground Boasts Eight Pleasure-Enhancing Formulations
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations
These Sculptures at Kew Gardens Are Made by Marc Quinn
Interactive Playful Public Installations
OMA Joins Forces with UniFor on the PRINCIPLES Square
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Comprehensive Gallery Renovations
Carmody Groarke Releases Plans for the Dulwich Picture Gallery
Textured Concrete Panelled Gyms
MD41 Completes a Gymnasium Design for a School in Italy
Floating-Style Classroom Designs
Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group Completes the Bloomberg Center
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Barrel-Vaulted Roof Parks
Bear Architects Designs the Zubitegi Park in Spain
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes
Splinter Society designs the Gardener's House in Melbourne
Reflective Ping-Pong Parlour Installations
The Match Point Installation Takes Over a Paris Gallery
Converted Holiday Accommodations
Clementine Blakemore Architects Designs the Wraxall Yard Complex
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Woodland-Inspired Timber Office Spaces
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Elevated Park Nature Lookouts
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Rock-Climbing Work Spaces
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Vibrantly Pink Skelter Installations
2LG Designs the Stay Playful Helter Skelter Installation
Solo Flexible Study Spaces
YounghanChung Architects Designs the Tiny Forest Study Space
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
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Versatile Work Furniture Systems
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Converted Market Building Nurseries
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Hidden Garden Timber Pavilions
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Parametric Style Video Games
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Reanimated Power Plant Parks
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Playfully Vibrant Studio Spaces
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Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens
Cobe Designs the Opera Park on a Copenhagen Island
Electric Garden-Nestled Cottages
NOKE Architects Designs the House of Color in Poland
Tree-Like Library Spaces
Studio Hinge Presents the Forest of Knowledge Library Design
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
History Museum Garden Renovations
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Nature-Bounding School Designs
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Unconventional Chinese Housing Estates
Atelier GOM Designs the Longnan Garden Estate
Mirrored Panel Tropical Gardens
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Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers
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Roman Architecture-Themed Pavilions
Pratique and Fanum Design the Forum des Vestiges Pavilion
Urban Green Space Overhauls
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Perorated Brickwork Music Centers
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Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
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Retro Gabled Greenhouse Additions
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Light Garden Installations
Imaginarium360 is an Immersive Walkthrough Garden Event
Flood-Defence Nature Parks
CF Møller Integrates an Architectural Multi-Tool with a Nature Park
Building-Transformed Vibrant Preschools
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Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
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Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Lantern-Topped Sleek Workshops
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Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Artful Dockside Installations
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Educational Storage Shed Designs
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Hotel Ground-Transformed Pavilions
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Curvaceous Outdoor Swings
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Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks
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