BUILDING AS A TOY


As well as using the existing parts and re-designing the playground to encourage more creative play, the aim was to design the building as if it was a toy itself. I looked closely at the qualities of toys e.g. soft corners, solid colour, moveable parts etc. I researched methods of construction which would allow for these qualities to manifest within the building. Understanding Boat manufacturing and different types of mould making on different scales helped to inform the design language and materiality.

  1. Working out inside of a room using toy qualities
  2. Designing the outer shell of a part of the building, creating soft corners and a consistent surface
  3. Working out seam lines and dimensions in line with molding fabrication
  4. Image of Outdoor Playground