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Here’s another ultra-odd playground to add to the list. Beatrix Park, one of Amsterdam’s oldest city parks, just got a giant sculptural blob that lets kids climb, slide, and hang on its organic form. The massive white-and-purple shape was designed by local engineering firm Carve to intentionally conceal some of its features from different views—so that the structure constantly offers moments of surprise and discovery.
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The brief was to build a play structure for children age 0-6 on an old basketball court surrounded by trees. The firm set out to create a landmark structure that all ages could enjoy—even parents. After deciding on a set of features, Carve designed a weird, three-pronged apparatus to contain them all.
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The funky design features a playful distorted mirror wall, tire swing, slide, sunken trampoline, painted soccer goal box, mirrored tunnel, and several interior climbing structures. Looks fun!
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Via: Inhabitat