A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
The stepped surfaces allow for a variety of social interactions to exist.
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Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Play is our natural driver to discover, explore, and empathize with others.
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Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
The perforated pattern was generated from images of water rippling to create movement to the work.
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Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Every component of the work, including the location, came from the community through a series of participatory design workshops throughout the process.
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Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
The playscape becomes a visual landmark within the park that encourages people to stop their cars and explore.
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Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
The two existing ash trees in the space serve as visual anchors to the work.
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Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Together Plan View
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The Urban Conga
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Together- West Elevation
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A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Together - North Elevation
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A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
The playscape was designed to serve as a platform for people to simply come together.
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
A New Playscape in Pittsburgh focuses on Sparking Communal Connection
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Sean Carroll
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