article by Play Universal
Kids stuff, one may say, but play is the first encounter one has
with the environment of the world out there. Beyond the world of one's parents
lies an environment ready to be set upon, influenced to our liking. It is an
expanding world that starts with the first toy, the first step, the first
playmate, and the first playground, and the first playground lesson - whatever
that may be.
In preparation for Play Pilipinas 2011, Play Universal held a
competition to challenge designers, both professionals and students alike, to comeup
with their vision foraconceptual space that will immerse children, teens, and
even adults in the wonder and delights of active play. On this landmark
Philippine conference on play, Play Universal will unveil the winning design: a 100sqm indoor adventure playground.
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There is no lack of inspiration for all 5 finalists, as visions
of the new Filipino playground come together from three cities, and five design
groups, vieing for the top prize of P50,000 - and the one chance to see their
vision come to reality.
Most finalists incorporated Filipino elements into their
submission, including Team DVD Design's "Fiesta Playground," a most vibrant
interpretation of this most traditional of activities. This group of former
classmates from the UP College of Architecture in Diliman turn to the use of
sustainable materials in what judges deem a "beautiful presentation."
Team DVD
Apart from the attention shown towards Filipino culture, what
makes the smartly-titled "Palarojuan" from Encore exceptional is its excellent
use of small space - perhaps influenced by the constraints of public space in Manila.
Taking inspiration from three traditional games, one feels a sense of Filipino
community from the design's embodiment of Pinoy play.
Team Encore
"Lihok: Tinalak Dulaan" by Davao's Building Blox is centered
around movement. It uses vernacular ideas of play and material, to turn a child's
"dream" playspaceinto an ergonomic reality. Judges described their work as "a
good use of color and variety of play experiences".
Team Building Blox
The Cebuanos make a bid for greatest reinvention, in EDS+ADL's
"RePLAY", with their ingenious use of shading. This group of Cebu
and Samar-based architects create a space best described as revolutionary in its
effort to crearte a new sense of play.
Team EDS+ADL
Walls do not only define, but also redirect movement, as
Manila's M Cubed used the flexibility of partitions for the aptly-titled
"Choose Your Own Adventure: Wall Playscapes." The design is capable ofreconfiguration
into different lay-outs, to incorporate different playthings for a new
experience each time.
The finalists will be judged by an international panel of
designers including renowned Cebu-based designer, Kenneth Cobonpue,
International Play Association's Hitoshi Shimamura, Australian Marcus Veerman
of Playground Ideas, and Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Isabel
Berenguer-Asuncion. The winning team will take home a cash prize of P50,000.
For
more information about the Play Pilipinas 2011 Festival, you may visit the
website at www.playpilipinas.org.
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Architects are well known to be visionaries, artists and creators who
are able to articulate their ideas and wild imagination through drawings
and figures on paper. Some of them, including me, though able to
translate their thoughts into drawings on paper, does not have the
talent to translate them into words. I honestly can say that I wanted
to write a story I had once in my mind but was not able to do so because of the lack of skill. And so I envy those who are able to articulate their crazy imagination in their heads into colorful and animated words and sentences.
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