Interlace, conceptualised by Ole Scheeren, partner of OMA, The Interlace adopts a new residential typology which breaks away from the standard isolated, vertical apartment towers of Singapore. The large-scale complex takes a more expansive and interconnected approach to living through communal spaces which are integrated into its lush surrounding greenbelt. Inline with the design language of the development, Playpoint and Carve, a leading playground designer from Netherlands collaborated to design a playground that combine art and play into a single theme.
| Landscape Architect | ICN Design International Pte Ltd |
|---|---|
| Developer | Ankerite Pte Ltd ( Joint development between Capitaland Residential & HPL) |
| Playground Design | Carve |
| Concept Architect | Office for Metropolitan Architects (OMA) |
| Local Architect | RSP Architect, Planners & Engineers Pte Ltd |
| Realisation | July 2013 |
The first playground designed for ages 6-12 years old, comprises of Play boxes that stacks on top of another similar to the architectural design of the development. The Play Boxes made of laser cut metal sheets gives a transparent look with custom made pattern.
From far away the perforation patterns displays a numerical pattern with the numbers 1-8, this effect changes in to a semi- transparent skin when watch from close by. Play activities in the Play Box comprises of slides , lounge nets , climbing tunnels, swings, hammocks and climbing tunnels for kids to have fun and exploring the spaces within the Play boxes.
The unconventional form of this play structure attracts children to discover the hidden functions as it is not directly visible which function each pearl provides, it invites children to explore and discover. They have a safe anti-slip coating which is attractive for playing, sitting and climbing. An extra dimension to playing is added by a sloping safety ground, creating a dynamic space
It is linked through arched tubes, which creates different horizontal routes to challenge children finding their own way from one pearl to another and discover all different possibilities. It encourages children to climb, hang, swing, slide, run, jump, vault, turn, play hide and seek.
