'KLAR' is an architecture firm dedicated to urban innovation, and it has innovated on outdoor parks with a new public relaxation structure. KLAR was commissioned by the Moravian-Silesian Region in the Czech Republic to make public spaces to be more attractive to visitors. The result is the 'Yogapoints,' a cost-effective, easy-to-produce structure that allows for public activities such as yoga to be performed easily while being protected from the elements.
The Yogapoints has a minimalist look being comprised of a base, a roof, and four pillars. The roof is constructed in a grid-like formation of slats and steel topped with transparent roofing material to ensure protection from the elements. The remainder of the structure is primarily lightweight wood. The concept designers sought to make the structure look natural, as though it is in harmony and belongs with the nature it is built around.
Image Credit: KLAR
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Public Relaxation Structures
- Opportunity for architecture firms to innovate public spaces with cost-effective, multipurpose structures like the Yogapoints.
- Minimalist Design
- Opportunity to create affordable and visually pleasing structures using a minimalistic design with natural materials.
- Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
- Opportunity to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for urban areas through the creation of cost-effective public structures such as Yogapoints.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architecture firms can utilize natural materials and minimalistic design to create cost-effective and visually appealing structures, opening up new markets for public outdoor spaces.
- Tourism
- Tourism boards can invest in public structures like Yogapoints to attract visitors with outdoor recreational opportunities that are easily accessible and affordable.
- City Planning
- City planners can commission structures like Yogapoints to promote outdoor recreation, improve public health, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents in urban areas.
