Olivier Vardot is a French designer whose open playground concept promotes socialization. The project is playfully named 'Conversations' and it presents a combination of geometry-heavy objects that welcome interaction and are arranged in a strategically functional layout. Compared to a "miniature Stonehenge," the objects promote the "exchange of ideas."
Olivier Vardot's open playground features structures that are monolithic in appearance which will surely go a long way in promoting imagination and activity. The designer's project includes three objects — the 'Ventriloquist's Throne,' the 'Pink Cockpit' and the 'Council Seats.' In addition, these structures boast a rather timeless aesthetic that really allows for them to easily resonate with anyone in the area.
For the production of the open playground, Olivier Vardot utilizes volcanic stone and sandstone.
Photo Credits: Graziella Antonini
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Interactive Playgrounds
- The concept of interactive playgrounds that promote socialization and exchange of ideas.
- Geometry-heavy Designs
- Designs featuring geometrically shaped objects to encourage imagination and activity.
- Timeless Aesthetics
- Emphasis on creating structures with a timeless aesthetic to resonate with a wide audience.
Where This Applies
- Playground Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can explore producing interactive playground equipment that encourages social interaction and idea exchange.
- Architectural Design
- Architects can incorporate geometry-heavy designs in their projects to create interactive spaces that promote activity and imagination.
- Stone and Sandstone Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can explore utilizing volcanic stone and sandstone in the production of playground equipment and architectural structures with a timeless aesthetic.
