Schoolyards are often imagined as standardized spaces. Yet, they are the primary gateway to play, learning, and living together. Here, the playground becomes a playful and educational manifesto.
Why integrate active design into a schoolyard?
A playground designed like a 2×3 LEGO brick – that's the first impression that counts. The experience begins upon arrival: colors, modules, and geometric markers create a strong signal, stimulating imagination and inviting movement.
Modules for climbing, jumping, and inventing, designed for exploration and play.
A sustainable and participatory project
Each 'plot' becomes an exploration tool: for climbing, jumping, orienting oneself, and collaborating. Primary colors and clear shapes structure the space, making it easier to understand the paths and creating a recognizable identity that engages both students and teachers.
The approach incorporates materials from Nike Grind (recycled old shoes and equipment), giving a second life to the material. Designed by architect Chengyu Fu (studio C.Y. Fu), the project is based on children's ideas gathered during Build the Change workshops, translating their desires into a real space.
The courtyard is not just a place for recreation. It's an experimental ground where active design encourages movement, imagination, and appropriation.
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