P.A.R.K.
This project is called “P.A.R.K (Places Alter- natively Redesigned by Kids)” For this project we researched a residential area in Barcelona called San Andreu. We were particularly interested in the minimal number of playgrounds in the area and when there was a playground, it was usual- ly quite boring and sur- rounded by a fence. So not a very playful atmosphere. We were also specifically interested in a square in the center of the district called Can Fabra. A square that is mainly used by children who play there, even though it is not a designated playground.
Our first step was to get in touch with the children in the neighborhood. We organized a day where
we asked the children how they would decorate the square if it were up
to them. We did this by having the children draw on printed photos of the square.
We then started working with these drawings and made a board game. With this we want to indicate that a city like Barcelona would do well with the ap- proach of children. In this way, neighborhoods such as San Andreu can have a nicer, playful atmosphere.
