Playscape (Play + Landscape)

Spaces Exploring 'Play'

WHIRLZ OF JOY

PLAYSCAPE

Batch2019-2023(SectionA)

B.Des.(SpaceDesign)

KushangBarotU19035

GuidedbyRohinSherandNehaVin

AnantNationalUniversity,Ahmedabad

This is to certify that Kushang Barot of Anant National University of batch 2019 has satisfactorily completed the project 'Spaces exploring play - Whirlz of Joy' in partial fulfilment of the requirement of 'Design Studio 4 - Spaces for play' under the guidance & supervision of Neha Vin & Rohin Sher

Signature Signature

Neha Vin Rohin Sher

ACKNOWLEDMENT

Attheveryoutsetofthisreport,Iwouldliketoextendmysincere& heartfeltobligationtoallthepersonageswhohavehelpedmeinthis endeavour.Withouttheiractiveguidance,help,cooperation& encouragement,Iwouldnothavemadeheadwayintheproject.

Iamineffablyindebtedforconscientiousguidanceand encouragementtoaccomplishthisassignment.Iamextremelythankful andpaygratitudetomymentorsNehaVinaandRohinSherfortheir valuableguidanceandforalwaysencouragingmetopushmy boundaries.

Theproject'Spacesexploringplay'whichmainlyfocusesonplayscape hasprovidedagreatopportunitytoexplore,learnanddoIntensive research.

ABSTRACT

DesignStudio6focusesontheexploringactoftheplay,where learningisachievedbyunderstanding,analysing,studying andconceptualisingthe'play'ofacertaintype.Italsofocuses onexploringtheopportunitiesofplaybyusingmaterialsand tactilitybywhichone'sdesignlanguageisformed.

Further,thestudionarrowsdownbyfocusingonacertaintype ofplay-Playscapeswhichisaboutplaystructuresand activitieshighlightingthevalueoflandscapearchitecture 'WhirlzofJoy'isaPlaycentreforkidstocelebratethe childhoodmemoriesthroughJoyfulinteraction,fastadrenalinediscoveryandImaginativeExperience.

WHAT IS PLAYSCAPE ?

Itisaboutplaystructuresandactivities, highlightingthevalueoflandscapearchitecture.

Supportsself-directedplay,Generally,rails, forests,farmlands,andcavesaretheinspiration forplayscapes.

ThePlayscapeachievesalotofthingsintoone, multi-age,immersivenaturalenvironment,like upsidedown,climb,interactwithnature,bealone, andtogether.

BENEFITS

Itincreasesphysicalactivity,fineandgrossmotor skills&cognitivedevelopment.

Itincreasesparticipationratesanddecreases skipping,decreasingbullyingandinjuryrates.

Itincreasesfocusandattentionspanandhelps withsocialskillsinschools.

Beneficialinthegrowthanddevelopmentof childrenbothmentallyandphysically.

Theopen-endedspacesallowchildrentousetheir imaginationandcreativity.

WHAT IS PLAYSCAPE ?

QUALITIES

Interaction

CONNECTIONTONATURE

MATERIALITY

TACTILITY

CURIOSITY COLOURS

LIGHT-NATURALANDARTIFICIAL LEVELS

ACTIVITIES FORDEVELOPMENT-PHYSICAL ANDMENTAL-SKILLS

INTERACTION-SOCIAL&INTERACTION

BETWEENHUMAN-SPACE/ELEMENTS

Discovery Imagination

CASE STUDY

Children's community centre - Beijing

Multifunctional public space 'Pixeland'Mianyang, China.

The Cuddly Playground

Iza Rutkowska

Architects:WAA

Aim:Tocreateaspacewhich encourageschildrentospend timeoutdoorswhilstgiving themanpleasantexperience

Area:2657.47m2

Usergroup:Kids:2-12

Teens:13-18

Adults:18onwards

Architects:100architects

Aim:Tocreateaspace whichincorporates landscapefeatures, playscapefeaturesfor kids,andleisurefeatures foradults.

Area:1560m2

Usergroup:Kidsand adults

Architects: IzaRutkowska, BudCud

Aim:Tocreateaspaceinspired byanimatedseriesusing naturalmaterialsand experiencingmaterialsthrough differentactivities.

Area: 274m²

Usergroup:6-14years

CASE STUDY - LEARNINGS

Touching-feelingthesurface& gettingasenseof thematerial

Fabric-Smoothfeel

Sittingspaces-fluffy

Woodenlogs-Rough-hard texture

Materialslikeropes,clothes,and netsaresafeforchildren's Materialslikeconcreteand metalarehard.

Materialsusinglikerubberfloors andcushionsallwillprotect childrenfromhurting.

Hard&Softmaterials

Yellow-coloured smoothsurface-Ground

Texturedbrownmounds

HardSurfaces-Metal

RubberSurface

Soft-woodenchips

Hard-woodenbeams

SoftSurface-Smooth -Fabric

Softmaterials-Hanging Fabric-Net

HardSurfaceConcrete/ rubberfinish

Softmaterials-Grass/Net

Toexplorevariouswaysofmaterialsapplicationin spacesfocusedonchildren

HDPE/LDPE

Metal

Fiberglass

SlideMaterialsFlooringMaterials(Interior)

FlooringMaterials (Exterior)

WoodFiber

RubberMulch

LuxuryVinylFlooring

SolidRubberSurface

Colours&Texture

Flooring-PopupBright

Colour-Eye-catchy

Rough-CurvilinearBumpy

SITE SELECTION

Mondeal Retail Park

Blocher Blocher India, realised an outstanding ensemble of landmark buildings in one of the most exclusive areas of Ahmedabad Located at S G Highway, an exceptional shopping centre was built on three levels, housing retailers, services and restaurants A green, shady plaza and ample parking space make the offer complete

SITE ANALYSIS

Landscape

Accessibility&Circulationthroughthelandscape-Accesspointsthrough thebuilding-Passages-Linkingthebackareaofthebuildingtothecentre area

ExteriorSpaceAnalysis

Sunlightpenetration&Cross ventilation-outdoor

SiteAnalysis:semiopen-closed

SITE ANALYSIS

StructuralAnalysis-Stairs/lift

NoiseAnalysis-SoundPenetration&Source

There is a common staircase that could be used to accessthetwoblocks,whereasinternalstairsandliftis presentforthemovementinablock.Nearthecommon staircase,ductsandelectricalboardscanbeseen.

Volumetricanalysis-Lblock

Services-Drainage

Manholesaregivenatthebackoftheblocks. Therearedrainageslitsgivenforrainwatertoseepin

IDEATION OF ACTIVITES

Outdoor

Greens Play

Interaction

Discovery Imagination

Undulatingsurface-Stepsclimbing

Differentform-unusual&exciting

Curvelevels-rigidlevels-levelsin structure

Flooring-Popup-BrightColour-

Eye-catchy

Keepingtheusersengaged & involved

CutOuts-Forms-Colour-Various

games

Fun-Interact-Exciting-Relax

Fabric-feel-Texture-Colour-Sound

Forms:Volumes-Levels-Cutouts

Flowofthespace-Circulation

Adventure-Balance-Relax-Jump

Amaze-Discovery-Colour-Lightings

WHIRLZ OF JOY ( PLAYSCAPE)

Proposal-Creatingaspacethatcelebratestheexperienceofchildhoodat eachstagethroughplay.

Whirlssuggestafastadrenalineexperience whilejoypatronsfunandexcitement

Users-Age4to10

Throughtouchingandfeelingthe materials

Playingwithcolours-textures

Introducingforms&levelswhichraise curiosityinachild-MezzanineflooringVolumes&heights

Providingaspaceforparentsto relaxand keepaneye

Utilities-Receptionarea-WaitingareaWashroom-StorageRoom

OutdoorSpace:483sq.m.

Doubleheight:530sq.m.

TotalArea:1023sq.m

WHIRLZ OF JOY ( PLAYSCAPE)

Objective:

TocreateaspacethatconveystheideaofEnergy, MovementandEnthusiasm.

MainFocusisonJoyfulInteraction,FastAdrenalineDiscoveryandImaginativeExperience.

Methodology:

CreatingFormsandLevelswhichraiseitscuriosity inachild-MezzaninefloorandNetStructureVolumesandHeights.

PlayingwithColour,textureandmaterialtherefore experiencingsensorialengagementofchildren withinthespace.

ClientBrief:

Aspacedesignedforchildrenthatgivesthem joyfulandImmersiveexperience.

DesignBrief:

Anengagingspacedesignedforchildrenwhich givesdifferentsensorialexperienceateach stagethroughplay.

Keywords:

MOVEMENT - ENERGY - ENTHUSIASM -

INTERACTION - DISCOVERY -

IMAGINATION - JOY

MOODBOARD (OUTDOOR)

Naturaltexturestocomplement.

Popcolours

FurnitureatNight time

Balanceofcolors, texturesand green.

MOODBOARD (INDOOR)

Fabric-feel -Colors-Texture

Flow of the space -

Circulation

PastelColors

Playwith forms

Balanceof Volumes,Levels andCutouts

Adventure -

Balance -

Relax - Jump

Fun-Interact-

Exciting-Relax

VISUAL BOARD

Nature

CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES

Reception-Library-Seating-Relax-Interact

Run-Touch-Feel-Texture-Sound-Clash

Fall-Jump-Balance-Climb-Throw

Amaze-Slide-Move-Cantilever-SoftToys

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

UNDERSTANDING VOLUMES ( 3D MODEL)

SECTION, VIEWS AND DETAILING

Net Area with Boba Pool

Jute Mezzanine - Net structureCurvilinear Furniture - Bean Bags

Reception and Library Entrance - Flow and Movement - Circulation

Free play - Glowing colours - Led Lights - Sit and Relax

SECTION, VIEWS AND DETAILING

EXPLODED VIEW

Net Area with Boba Pool

Jute Mezzanine - Net structureCurvilinear Furniture - Bean Bags

Crystal Room

Dome Structure - MirrorCutout - Volume - Visibility

Free Play Area

Scribble - Climb - Seat - Relax

Glass House

Dome Structure - Soft ToysTransitional Tube - Cantilever -Lift

Glowing Tunnel

Tunnel - Led Strip Lights - InteractiveColorful - Flow and Movement

Hanging Fabric

Experiencing Material - TouchMaze - Visual Connectivity

Connecting Interior and Exterior space through Flow and Movement

Kiosks Concrete and Grass pavement - Outdoor Metal Furniture

Reading Space Latitude Library - Outdoor Seating and Reading space

Mounds and Amphitheatre Grass Seating - Leading Rubber Pathway - Greenary

Waiting Area Seating -RelaxingInteraction - Shade - Colours

Waterbody

Seating - SandSteps - Interaction

Children's Play Area Interaction - Play - Wooden Chips - Children Friendly

PHYSICAL MODEL

Understandingthe Scaleandproportion ofthespaceby HandModelling

CurvilinearForms throughoutthespace

Modeliscutintosectionto understandtheVolumesin relationtochildren.

PHYSICAL MOODBOARD

Brown Leather

BrownStrip Laminate

Black and White Marble

Jute

Textured laminate for Flooring

Colour palette

Terrazzo

Grass

Shades ofPink

FabricFor Surface

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

REFERENCING

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https://appleplywoods com/plywood/flexi-plywood html

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https://www hnsafal com/project/mondeal-retail-park/

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