The Playscape was designed by We Architect Anonymous (WAA) as a sensory learning experience. The design firm transformed a former Beijing warehouse into a landscape project. Shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2021, the Playscapep is made for a children's healthcare provider specializing in explorative play.
As a tool for sensory learning, the Playscape encompasses a group of industrial buildings that form the basis of the project. Its central courtyard is transformed into undulating, steel-framed landscapes boasting a series of interactions. Overall, the structure allows a managed element of risk for children to learn confidence and problem-solving skills when faced with tangible obstacles. The Playscape includes built-in trampolines, scalable mounds, and cut-outs revealing bright play areas.
Warehouse Sensory Playscapes
WAA Designed the Playscape for a Sensory Learning Experience
Trend Themes
1. Sensory Learning - The trend of sensory learning experiences is growing, presenting opportunities for businesses to incorporate experiential and engaging elements in their products or services.
2. Industrial Building Transformation - The trend of transforming industrial buildings into innovative and accessible spaces is disrupting traditional urban landscapes and opening up opportunities for creative urban regeneration projects.
3. Explorative Playgrounds - The trend of explorative playgrounds that promote active, imaginative and interactive play is disrupting traditional playground design and presenting opportunities for businesses to create unique and engaging playground experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Healthcare Providers - The Playscape designed for a children's healthcare provider presents opportunities for other healthcare providers to incorporate play and sensory learning experiences in their facilities to improve children's health and well-being.
2. Architecture and Design - The transformation of industrial buildings into unique sensory learning spaces presents opportunities for architecture and design firms to develop innovative and creative projects that contribute to urban regeneration and promote a healthier lifestyle.
3. Playground Equipment Manufacturers - The design of the Playscape presents opportunities for playground equipment manufacturers to incorporate innovative and interactive elements that promote imaginative, explorative and sensory play in their products.