A swirling slide makes everything better (that is common knowledge). Adding a bit of childhood and fun into something ensures it has an extra level of intrigue, which can go a long way.
Many architects have chosen to ditch the stairs and replace it with an epic slide instead. The Technische Universitat in Germany decided to give students a wild ride by installing two giant slides in one of its buildings; students were thrilled when they could slide to class instead of walk. Some of the biggest companies on the planet, including Google, have added slides to their offices to help workers relax and have a bit of fun. Slides have also been added to public places such as subway stations.
A swirling slide is a great morale booster and reminds people that play is just as important as work.
20 Sweet Swirling Slides
From Playground Apartments to Recycled Parts Chairs:
Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman — Mar 21, 2012 — Art & Design
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Peculiar Playground Footwear (UPDATE)
The Kobi Levi Slide Shoe is a New Release
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The LEGO Denmark Office Has a Slide and Building Stations
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Cheese Grater Park Slides
Bizarre Playgrounds as Art? Really?
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Playful Lighthearted Lodgings
The Playhouse by Aboday Features Built-In Fun
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Playground Buildings
The Technische Universitat Slides are a Great Alternative to Stairs
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Personal Emergency Slides
The Slip Quit Lets Loose Your Inner Steven Slater
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Playground Slide Escalators
My Volkswagen's 'The Slide' Makes Commuting a Fun Ride
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HIK Ontwerpers Gives City Commuters a Post-Transit Thrill
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Carsten Höller Places a Three-Story Slide in the NYC New Mu
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Salvaged Slide Chairs
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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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Playground Tables
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Sliding NYC Condos
Turett Collaborative Architect Brings the Playground to This Fun-Filled Home
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The Martin Margiela Store Gets Playful and Sporty
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Water Slide Flying
Taking Off to New Heights With a Lot of Speed and Some H2O
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Playgrounds as Art
Frank Gehry's Playground in NYC's Battery Park
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Super Tunnel Slides
Serge Spitzer Creates the Ultimate Tube Playground
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Serpentine Slide Shoots
Elle Green Captures the Outback in All Its Lively Glory
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