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CONCEPT These are very transparent and subtle structures that encourage participation and fun for both adults and children, providing several play options, while also being an abstract design which seeks efficiency and integration with the space.
while also being difficult to maintain. In addition, by reducing the amount of material to a minimum, the potential for vandalism is also reduced to a minimum, creating elements that are more difficult to vandalise being devoid of large surfaces.
All the elements are brought forward with discrete colours and highly durable materials. There is chromatic coherence between the elements and all materials featured are of the highest quality.
By using the posts of Prometeo as a base, other complementary elements such as swings and cable-stayed games are resolved. The inclined posts provide a sense of movement to the set. The Prometeo line, even when it is not being used, evokes movement due to the slope of its posts to opposite sides.
Compared with other options, we have decided to use structures that are cleaner and transparent, while being able to accommodate a large number of children and adults. The games’ users will be at least 5 years old and participation among all users is encouraged. Shared playing creates the movement. Since these elements are light, space is freed up to allow children to run around without obstacles from one element to the next, enhancing the dynamism of the playground. The elements in this range are transparent, exactly the opposite of opaque or labyrinth games where children can easily be out of sight or create crowds,
Garden with a Nasri inspiration
They are like ship bows or masts made of metal, resembling true urban trees where the child colonizes the high areas. This is a place where the park can be observed from a high point of view. They coexist harmoniously with Prometeo because they are part of the same range. They enable climbing, a bench and a slide with tubes to slide down after getting to the top. These are elements with a low visual impact and top quality, specifically characterised in that they take place in a space without dominating it, mimicking the natural surroundings and even
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it features patented tightening elements that charge themselves hydraulically. As if it were an artistic “happening”, the A30 seeks to intervene in space through an innovative concept of leisure and aesthetics, always with the help of the users. It enables users to exercise, empowers muscle elasticity and encourages imagination due to its various shapes, which resemble wrecked ships or structures that seem to come up to the surface from below.
Prometeo as a game for everyone
It will fit into any surroundings, either rural or urban, since it perfectly blends into an elegant yet functional design using modern and durable materials. It is a game that shines on its own due to an attractive and pure design, inviting the users to discover new sensations.
becoming part of the park’s context. This is a live sculpture that can be touched and played with. As a central piece, we would propose Prometeo, which apart from being the biggest see-saw in the world, it is an award-winning piece that has been exhibited in museums and which, for example, presides the head of a half-hectare water sheet surrounded by white marble. Feedback from media and users alike has been overwhelmingly positive and the creator, whose designs have received multiple awards, says: “We are used to seeing art in museums that we can see but we cannot touch. Prometeo is a monumental piece that happens to be certified for play, is fun and exciting, while at the same time being safe and capable of accommodating a large number of users of all ages.” Prometeo is not only an award-winning piece, we can also prove that its components guarantee that it will not be necessary to tighten it, since Cable-stayed structure with spinner
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It features three concepts in a single element: technique, art and freedom. It is a sculptural piece with an intricate metallic framework that, when playing, produces a strong feeling of liberty. This is a game that enhances participation, it is unique and innovative. It includes engineering and sensitivity. It is the biggest see-saw in the world. Its movement resembles a large wave with over fifty users riding on top of it and interacting with each other. It is a new idea that marks a new milestone in the world of games.
allowing the user to perceive the park without interferences, without masses of opaque colours, thus enabling the surroundings to be the centre of attention and not the element itself. In addition, it is hardly exposed to vandalism, since it does not feature large surfaces. Since these games feature enormous dynamic characteristics, both integration with the surroundings and integration with multiple generations are encouraged. People of all ages play in teams, interacting with each other.
These are sculptural pieces that aim to shorten the distance between current art and the citizens, integrating themselves in our routines.
Its structure is made of steel lacquered with grey “oxiron” rust prevention enamel, and cable-stayed with tubes made of stainless steel.
The forms suggest those of vessel masts or urban trees, creating a true forest made of metal. For that reason, it is based on transparency and simplicity,
These cable-stayed games as well as the star piece, Prometeo, perfectly embody the expression that “less is more”.
Human Trees
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THE EXAMPLE EVALUATED BY THE CITIZENS: OZA From the moment it opened, the park has enjoyed tremendous acceptance among the public. The area’s residents are couples with young children who enjoy the games daily. The adults and the elderly also enjoy the green areas where they can stroll, play sports or sit down and chat. It is a play area where different generations meet and coexist. The games are designed to involve adults as well. The entire park is the centre of attention, where children want to get to know the elements provided by the surroundings and nature itself, where it is not about enclosing children but allowing them to play in nature, to explore their natural impulse toward biophilia, where children should explore such portentous environment, it does not seem appropriate to try to crowd them in a specific area. Prometeo is an international reference, as Oza Park has been featured on the Playscapes blog. Prometeo is a world reference (blog entry)
Oza Park in A Coruña, highly prized by the area’s residents
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OPERATION To begin playing on A30, it is as simple as holding on to the upper cable with the hands, while the feet can be placed on the lower chain or not, depending on the desired stability. It is as simple as that. After that, one just have to start balancing.
Additionally, the placement of both the cable and the chain means that the height of users is not important because they can adapt to any section of the length of A30. In fact, the minimum age to play is 6 years.
Back and forth. The higher the number of users participating, the greater vertiginous feeling of movement that will be experienced – although the posts will not exceed their verticality point under any circumstances, thanks to the location of the cables and the anchoring of the posts.
Finally, to stop playing, one must only jump away. The other users will not even notice.
Up to 50 people can balance themselves at the same time, but only one is necessary for A30 to operate. This entails another great advantage, since it provides an ample margin for number of participants. Furthermore, the placement of both the cable and the chain rests importance to the height of the users providing an ample margin of users.
Prometeo to integrate all generations
Playing on A30 is fun and especially innovative. It is a game where people of all ages can participate, although it was initially born for teenagers to experience new sensations. A30 is designed with a substantially different approach compared to the rest of conventional games, as explained in the specifications.
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COMPONENTS CABLES
JOINTS
The three upper cables are designed to maintain the structure in balance. Their rigidity and tension determine how the structure will operate.
The joints ensure the connection between the ends of the cables to the supports and the columns. The joints enable an articulated connection and the cables are only subjected to traction, preventing bending of the cable. The joints do not require maintenance.
The lower chain serves as a support point for the users of A30. Its tension does not influence the stability of the structure.
AUTOMATIC TIGHTENING SYSTEM 1. Enables performing the tightening of the cables. 2.Guarantees the tension of the cables even if there has been a variation in their length or a change in the geometry of A30, due to, e.g. expansions, settling of the ground,‌ 3. Features a blocking mechanism that guarantees that only the elasticity of the cables will control the movement of the structure.
The lower chain is fitted to a special connection on the column, so that it does not wear, which could lead to damage to the links forming it. This connection enables movement of the chain relative to the column when A30 is operating. The columns are articulated at their base using a ball joint that enables the movement of the structure even if its assembly is misaligned. This ball joint does not require maintenance. All the components of A30 feature a long service life and require no maintenance.
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Safety Area: 129m²
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