Tag: Playground

Superkilen, by Topotek 1, BIG Architects and Superflex is an urban space in Copenhagen that caters to the interests of children and adults in a diverse neighbourhood.
Practice | Katherine Masiulanis | 30 Jun 2017

Chaos and confusion: The clash between adult and children’s spaces

In her new book How to Grow a Playspace, Katherine Masiulanis asks “Is it counterproductive to design children’s spaces, given that over-prescribed landscapes may stifle creative potential?”

Tubular steel spells out climbable words linked to flour milling: wheat, flour, blend and purify.
Review | Jo Russell-Clarke | 3 May 2016

Writing history: Harts Mill Surrounds

A playspace by Aspect Studios at a historic mill leads the revitalization of Port Adelaide’s post-industrial waterfront.

Entrance artwork by Jon Tarry, based on an insect chrysalis.
Review | Julian Bolleter | 3 May 2016

Child’s play: Rio Tinto Naturescape

Plan E has delivered a play area in Perth’s Kings Park with the specific aim of reconnecting children with nature.

A semicircular swing set parallels the nearby grass mound.
Review | Linda Corkery | 2 May 2016

Blaxland Riverside Playground

JMD Design creates an invigorating playground at Sydney Olympic Park with moulded terrain and supersized equipment.

A water wheel allows kids to control the routing of water.
Review | Marianna Preston | 2 May 2016

Darling Quarter playground

Sydney’s award-winning Darling Quarter playground by Aspect Studios.

Calamvale District Park by Brisbane City Council.
Practice | Emma Sheppard-Simms | 29 Apr 2016

The evolution of playspaces

Contemporary play projects across Australia.

Four mounds that Play multiple roles have been placed onto the flat ground plane.
Review | Tempe MacGowan | 28 Apr 2016

Sydney Park Playground

The Comfortably Chaotic character of this playground works within the overall context of a rolling parkland.

A playground by artist Fiona Foley and Urban Art Projects within the Redfern Park Upgrade by Spackman Mossop Michaels with BVN and the City of Sydney.
Practice | Fiona Robbé | 22 Apr 2016

Public Play

The public realm can provide a setting for play, one of the defining aspects of childhood. it is important That children and young people have a voice in its development.

A waterplay playground by artist Fiona Foley and Urban Art Projects within the Redfern Park
Upgrade by Spackman Mossop Michaels with
BVN and the City of Sydney.
Practice | Kate Luckraft | 22 Apr 2016

Water Play

Landscape architects and play space providers can enrich public space through the design of water play experiences.

Children should be encouraged to take risks and challenge themselves.
Practice | David Edger | 21 Apr 2016

Inclusive Play

By designing children’s play spaces with inclusive risk in mind landscape architects can play a role in childhood development.

Children should be encouraged to take risks and challenge themselves.
Practice | David Edger | 8 Apr 2016

Inclusive Play

By designing children’s play spaces with inclusive risk in mind landscape architects can play a role in childhood development.

Located on the former Royal Children’s Hospital site, the new park and playspace has injected fresh life into Royal Park.
Review | Ricky Ray Ricardo | 8 Apr 2016

Seasoned players: Return to Royal Park

A new park in Melbourne brings landscape back into playtime.

A waterplay playground by artist Fiona Foley and Urban Art Projects within the Redfern Park
Upgrade by Spackman Mossop Michaels with
BVN and the City of Sydney.
Practice | Kate Luckraft | 8 Apr 2016

Water Play

Landscape architects and play space providers can enrich public space through the design of water play experiences.

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