Artist Shezad Dawood introduces the new architectural Doha Modern Playground which is made with inspiration from four well-known buildings in the city. Implementing miniature iterations of the buildings, Dawood drew on the help of architectural historian and local architect Fatma Al Sahlawi to choose the different buildings for the playground.
The buildings chosen include "the Sheraton Hotel by William Pereira, the National Theatre and Ministry of Information by Triad CICO, Qatar University by Kamal El Kafrawi, and the Qatar Post Office by Twist & Whitley. He tells Dezeen "Each of the buildings I referenced had its own quirks and particularities of design that naturally lent themselves to interpretation, such as the iconic pigeon hutches of the Qatar Post Office, or transforming the colonnades of the National Theatre and Ministry of Information into tunnels for children to crawl through,"
Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds
Shezad Dawood Creates the Doha Modern Playground
Trend Themes
1. Architectural-inspired Playgrounds - Creating playgrounds that are inspired by and incorporate miniature iterations of iconic buildings can be a new trend in architectural and playground designs
2. Historical Architecture as Cultural Reference for Playgrounds - Using historically significant buildings as inspiration for playground designs can be a trend, particularly in cities that have a rich architectural history.
3. Interactive Learning Through Play - Combining play and education through interactive playgrounds can be a trend that caters to both kids and adults.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can potentially explore creating playgrounds that are inspired by iconic buildings and incorporating their unique designs.
2. Playground Design - Playground designers can explore incorporating historical buildings as cultural references into playground designs.
3. Education and Learning - Educators and entrepreneurs can explore creating interactive playgrounds that combine play activities with educational elements.