Old Beijing Bus: The Public Children's Space with a Bus Theme on the Streets of Changping
XISUI Design
Seating and fitness facilities near the entrance for parental supervision
Photo credit:
Hu Yihao
Old Beijing Bus: The Public Children's Space with a Bus Theme on the Streets of Changping
XISUI Design
Activity facilities hidden among natural green trees
Photo credit:
Hu Yihao
Old Beijing Bus: The Public Children's Space with a Bus Theme on the Streets of Changping
XISUI Design
Bright background as residents cycling by
Photo credit:
Hu Yihao
Old Beijing Bus: The Public Children's Space with a Bus Theme on the Streets of Changping
XISUI Design
Past and present bus stops facing each other across the street 1
Photo credit:
Hu Yihao
Old Beijing Bus: The Public Children's Space with a Bus Theme on the Streets of Changping
XISUI Design
Past and present bus stops facing each other across the street 2
Photo credit:
Hu Yihao
Old Beijing Bus: The Public Children's Space with a Bus Theme on the Streets of Changping
XISUI Design
Local residents are playing with the turntable and swing in the rear area of the playground
Photo credit:
Hu Yihao
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
Common Corner encourages communal connection and social activity through open-ended play design.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
The installation created more accessible seating by lifting it and adding grab rails at different heights.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
The project activates these once-underutilized steps, transforming them into an active, multigenerational space that supports a wide range of activities.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
The mural guides movement across the steps, encouraging varied paths and ways of experiencing the space.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
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New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
The before photo of the concrete steps that had fallen to disrepair.
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The Urban Conga
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
An open-ended design allows the space to adapt to a range of activities.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
A climbing wall meant to encourage active play and exploration within the space.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
Reflective, color-changing panels line the back fence, mirroring movement and refracting light throughout the surrounding environment.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
Phrases of affirmation chosen by the community line the edges of the installation.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
The installation is organized into zones that encourage social, active, and imaginative play.
Photo credit:
Tameek Williams
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
The installation drapes over the steps, drawing people in and activating the space.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
Perforated panels wrap the existing fence, creating a framework for future communal paracord artworks.
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
New Community-led Playscape in a New York Public Housing Development
The Urban Conga
Photo credit:
Brook Banister
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