Berlin-based design company Atelier Zundel Cristea designed these oversized flowers, which were made to be put in parks all over the city. From far away, these structures look like white tents, but up close, it is clear that there are six pedals connecting together to create one large flower. Made out of inflatable materials, the petals act as a trampoline and playground for children, while also providing shade and protection from the sun.
These oversized flowers were made in a stark white color to contrast from the surrounding greenery, with lights at the top to illuminate the structure at night. The flower pavilions were made with lightweight materials, making them easy to transport, as they can be placed together in groups or scattered apart.
Image Credit: Atelier Zundel Cristea, Architizer
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Inflatable Playgrounds
- Designing inflatable playgrounds can create more interactive outdoor spaces that are easy to transport.
- Sustainable Outdoor Architecture
- Creating lightweight and inflatable structures can provide environmentally-friendly outdoor architecture solutions.
- Interactive Public Art
- Using oversized flowers as public art installations can create playful and interactive experiences for people in public spaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Playground Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can incorporate inflatable materials into playground equipment to make them more interactive and easy to transport.
- Outdoor Furniture Manufacturing
- Inflatable structures can be used to create lightweight and modular outdoor furniture solutions.
- Public Art Management
- Cities and organizations that manage public art installations can incorporate oversized inflatable flowers as interactive and playful pieces in public spaces.
