ELEMENTAL PLAYSCAPE

Interior Design Studio 6 Capstone

PUID 4011 | SPRING 2023

Parsons School of Design | Professor: Gökhan Kodalak |

Rhinoceres 7 | Enscape | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator |

Man exists in symbiotic mutualism with the natural environment, extending beyond basic natural science to social, political, and economic aspects. Collaborations between researchers and farmers, or designers and parks, exemplify how mutualism leads to co-creating climate-resilient solutions and sensory-rich playgrounds. This relationship comes full circle as humans realize their role in the cycle of creation, harnessing and returning energy. The Elemental Playscape project showcases how kinetic energy from children's movements powers interactive and educational playground elements, fostering a synergistic relationship between humans and nature. It promotes awareness of space and ecosystems while instilling stewardship in children through kinesthetic learning.