British artist Simon Terrill teams up with Assemble Architecture to create this ice cream playground that looks like the delicious dairy dessert. The inspiration for the playground comes from the Brutalist ear of architecture. Instead of using concrete objects, Terril used reconstructed foam pieces to represent the British Brutalist housing blocks from the 20th century.
The ice cream playground fills the entire gallery at the Royal Institute of British Architects headquarters. The use of pastel pinks, greens and blues makes this architecturally pleasing playground very appealing to children. Every block is covered in black speckles that give the appearance of cookies and cream ice cream.
The playground is open to the public. Children and adults alike can play among the intricate slopes and staircases of this ice cream wonderland.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Ice Cream-inspired Playground Design
- Designing playgrounds with inspiration from ice cream aesthetics and colors can create visually appealing and engaging spaces for children.
- Reconstructed Foam Art Installations
- Using reconstructed foam pieces to represent architectural structures presents a unique and creative form of art installation.
- Brutalist Architecture Revival
- Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture, such as housing blocks, can lead to the revival of this architectural style in innovative and playful ways.
Sectors Adopting This
- Playground Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can explore new design concepts and materials to develop ice cream-inspired playground equipment that captures the imagination of children.
- Art and Sculpture Exhibitions
- Art galleries and museums can showcase reconstructed foam art installations, providing visitors with unique and thought-provoking experiences.
- Architectural Design and Construction
- Architects and builders can incorporate elements of Brutalist architecture in their designs to create playful and visually stunning structures.
