# Warehouse Sensory Playscapes WAA Designed the Playscape for a Sensory Learning Experience By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-payscape References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/10/18/waa-playscape-childrens-community-centre-beijing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [w-a-a.cn](http://w-a-a.cn/) The Playscape was designed by We Architect Anonymous (WAA) as a [sensory learning experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sai-kirupa-special-school). The design firm transformed a former Beijing warehouse into a landscape project. Shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2021, the Playscapep is made for a children's healthcare provider specializing in explorative play. As a tool for sensory learning, the Playscape encompasses a group of industrial buildings that form the basis of the project. Its central courtyard is transformed into undulating, steel-framed landscapes boasting a series of interactions. Overall, the structure allows a managed element of risk for children to learn confidence and problem-solving skills when faced with tangible obstacles. The Playscape includes built-in trampolines, scalable mounds, and cut-outs revealing bright play areas. Image Credit: WAA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sensory Learning:** The trend of sensory learning experiences is growing, presenting opportunities for businesses to incorporate experiential and engaging elements in their products or services. - **Industrial Building Transformation:** The trend of transforming industrial buildings into innovative and accessible spaces is disrupting traditional urban landscapes and opening up opportunities for creative urban regeneration projects. - **Explorative Playgrounds:** The trend of explorative playgrounds that promote active, imaginative and interactive play is disrupting traditional playground design and presenting opportunities for businesses to create unique and engaging playground experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Healthcare Providers:** The Playscape designed for a children's healthcare provider presents opportunities for other healthcare providers to incorporate play and sensory learning experiences in their facilities to improve children's health and well-being. - **Architecture and Design:** The transformation of industrial buildings into unique sensory learning spaces presents opportunities for architecture and design firms to develop innovative and creative projects that contribute to urban regeneration and promote a healthier lifestyle. - **Playground Equipment Manufacturers:** The design of the Playscape presents opportunities for playground equipment manufacturers to incorporate innovative and interactive elements that promote imaginative, explorative and sensory play in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Structural Energetic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape.md) - [Tent‑Filled Daycare Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deya-day-care.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md) - [Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-nike.md) - [Heritage Sound Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornscape-playground.md) - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Playful Learning Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain.md)