A group of German designers have collaborated with a university professor to sculpt 'MobiVersum' -- a shapely space for children to learn and play in. The installation is set up in the Autostadt in Wolfsburg.
This arboreal installation is a playground of learning that is intended to teach children of all ages about sustainability. Visitors to the installation are also given the opportunity to access information about a range of topics from education to cookery.
A large structure crafted out of wood, MobiVersum is inspired by trees with exposed roots stretching and dangling out all over the place. This is supposed to evoke the feeling of being in a fantasy-like forest where imagination and ideas can run about in an unrestricted manner.
The sculpture is set up to be physically engaging and to interact children to move around and play in a physical manner. The wide range of slides, stairs, nets, bumps and climbable shapes are sure to appeal to not just children but also young-minded adults.
Photo Credits: designboom, autostadt.de
Arboreal Playground Architecture
The Mobiversum Installation Stimulates Physically and Mentally
Trend Themes
1. Sustainability Education - The MobiVersum installation provides an opportunity to teach children about sustainability while they play, creating potential for innovative educational experiences.
2. Immersive Learning Environments - The fantasy-like forest design of MobiVersum encourages imagination and unrestricted movement, suggesting a potential for immersive and interactive learning environments.
3. Playable Architecture - MobiVersum's combination of slides, stairs, nets, bumps, and climbable shapes presents an opportunity for innovative architectural designs that prioritize physical engagement and playfulness.
Industry Implications
1. Educational Technology - The use of MobiVersum as a tool for education and learning about sustainability could drive the development of educational technology solutions for children.
2. Theme Parks - The immersive and interactive nature of MobiVersum could inspire theme park designers to create innovative play experiences that blur the line between education and entertainment.
3. Architecture and Design - The concept of playable architecture demonstrated by MobiVersum could spark new ideas and approaches in architectural design for creating engaging and interactive spaces.