The Five Fields Play Structure Encourages Inventive and Creative Play
Mary Van Puymbroeck — June 29, 2017 — Life-Stages
References: dezeen & design-milk
A community in Lexington Massachusetts commissioned the construction of a non-directed playground so children could play on a structure without any "singularly function elements."
The 'Five Fileds Play Structure' is built from a series of square-shaped sections that connect at various points, creating new and exciting play-scapes. There is a 66-foot-long zip wire that allows the neighborhood kids to zoom toward the structure, while stairs that lead to nowhere excite curiosity. Additionally, painted branding at some entrances suggests more than direct ways to climb aboard.
This non-directed playground was designed by Brandon Clifford of Matter Design and Michael Schanbacher of FR|SCH Projects who consulted children before creating the structure. The more inventive and creative kids get with the playground, the more fun they are sure to have with it.
The 'Five Fileds Play Structure' is built from a series of square-shaped sections that connect at various points, creating new and exciting play-scapes. There is a 66-foot-long zip wire that allows the neighborhood kids to zoom toward the structure, while stairs that lead to nowhere excite curiosity. Additionally, painted branding at some entrances suggests more than direct ways to climb aboard.
This non-directed playground was designed by Brandon Clifford of Matter Design and Michael Schanbacher of FR|SCH Projects who consulted children before creating the structure. The more inventive and creative kids get with the playground, the more fun they are sure to have with it.
Trend Themes
1. Non-directed Playgrounds - Playground structures designed without singularly functional elements encourage inventive and creative play.
2. Interactive Play Structures - Play structures that invite children to interact with the environment around them, stimulating curiosity and imaginative play.
3. Collaborative Play Design - Designing play spaces through collaboration with children, enabling creative expression and ownership of the play environment.
Industry Implications
1. Playground Equipment Manufacturing - Manufacturers of playground equipment can capitalize on the trend toward less directed play structures by incorporating interactive elements that stimulate creativity and imaginative play.
2. Architecture and Design - The design community can explore collaborative design opportunities with children to create play structures that encourage inventive and creative play, and offer a unique and engaging experience.
3. Childcare and Learning Centers - Childcare and learning centers can benefit from the trend towards non-directed play structures by incorporating play designs that promote imaginative and interactive play, providing interesting and engaging activities that inspire learning and exploration.
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