Playgrounds

The first playground is a very stylized Spanish playground that uses light, strong linear design, and color to create an exciting unique environment. I especially like this playground because of how well designed it is. I think that people assume too often that kids do not care or notice good design but I believe they do even if it is just subconsciously.

http://www.dailytonic.com/playground-by-eduardo-navadijos-y-csaba-tarsoly-arquitectos-boadilla-del-monte-spain/

The second playground is titled Woods of Net in Japan. This park is incredibly cool because it uses non traditional playground materials to create a different texture than is usually found in playgrounds. Not only is it a playground but an interactive art installation which I believe children would really respond to.

http://www.architecturenewsplus.com/projects/1858

The third playground is The Brumleby playground in Copenhagen. This playground resembles a Dr. Seuss environment with twisted bridges and warped buildings. As a Seuss fan I think this playground is very inspiring and an interesting take on the usual buildings seen in playgrounds.

http://www.monstrum.dk/en/projects/brumlebyen

The fourth playground I found is another Monstrom designed playground called The Trinidad. This playground is made up of a sinking ship hull and life rafts "floating" on a rubber ocean. This playground is incredibly cool because it opens up the imagination of the child playing and provides props that can not be found elsewhere.

http://www.monstrum.dk/en/projects/coasteren-trinidad-paa-soender-boulevard