# Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds Shezad Dawood Creates the Doha Modern Playground By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/11/17/shezad-dawood-playful-versions-qatar-buildings-doha-modern-playground/)  Artist Shezad Dawood introduces the new architectural Doha Modern Playground which is made with inspiration from four well-known buildings in the city. Implementing miniature iterations of the buildings, Dawood drew on the help of architectural historian and local architect Fatma Al Sahlawi to choose the different buildings for the playground. The buildings chosen include "the Sheraton Hotel by William Pereira, the [National Theatre and](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gat-umbrella) [Ministry of Information](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truman-brewery-masterplan) by Triad CICO, Qatar University by Kamal El Kafrawi, and the [Qatar Post Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum) by Twist & Whitley. He tells Dezeen "Each of the buildings I referenced had its own quirks and particularities of design that naturally lent themselves to interpretation, such as the iconic pigeon hutches of the Qatar Post Office, or transforming the colonnades of the National Theatre and Ministry of Information into tunnels for children to crawl through," Image Credit: Shezad Dawood ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Architectural-inspired Playgrounds:** Creating playgrounds that are inspired by and incorporate miniature iterations of iconic buildings can be a new trend in architectural and playground designs - **Historical Architecture as Cultural Reference for Playgrounds:** Using historically significant buildings as inspiration for playground designs can be a trend, particularly in cities that have a rich architectural history. - **Interactive Learning Through Play:** Combining play and education through interactive playgrounds can be a trend that caters to both kids and adults. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can potentially explore creating playgrounds that are inspired by iconic buildings and incorporating their unique designs. - **Playground Design:** Playground designers can explore incorporating historical buildings as cultural references into playground designs. - **Education and Learning:** Educators and entrepreneurs can explore creating interactive playgrounds that combine play activities with educational elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Explorative Artwork Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cuddly-playground.md) - [Structural Energetic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Playful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion-1.md) - [Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-nike.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md)