On Sunday 20th March we explored elements of the proposed new play landscape at a space nearby, and closely resembling, the site with 7 young local residents. Specifically, what does it mean to make demountable features?
We used tape and a template to apply a geometric motif and pattern, creating spaces to play hopscotch and long jump. We tested the idea of optical illusions, using tape to 'draw' a very long ladder across horizontal and vertical planes. How high could we climb?
We 'drew' a door and windows and imagined what happens inside the solid concrete column supporting the DLR line ... is there a different world inside?
We used tape and a template to apply a geometric motif and pattern, creating spaces to play hopscotch and long jump. We tested the idea of optical illusions, using tape to 'draw' a very long ladder across horizontal and vertical planes. How high could we climb?
We 'drew' a door and windows and imagined what happens inside the solid concrete column supporting the DLR line ... is there a different world inside?
We used simple trick photography to 'test' the model artfeature/bench/ramp models made on the previous day.
Children tested their sense of risk and responsibility, using some crates found nearby to build different towers, steps and low ramps for balancing, and map patterns with shadow and light.
We explained that the landscape architects intend to incorporate signage in the fences around the proposed Multi use games area. Using plastic cups children made temporary signage in the perimeter fence. The young people's ambition to spell out – Supercalifragalisticespealidocious was thwarted by lack of resources and lack of confidence in spelling! However it was a super day!
Children tested their sense of risk and responsibility, using some crates found nearby to build different towers, steps and low ramps for balancing, and map patterns with shadow and light.
We explained that the landscape architects intend to incorporate signage in the fences around the proposed Multi use games area. Using plastic cups children made temporary signage in the perimeter fence. The young people's ambition to spell out – Supercalifragalisticespealidocious was thwarted by lack of resources and lack of confidence in spelling! However it was a super day!
