Carve was asked by the municipality of the Hague to design an integrated play facility that eliminated the difference in play between children with disabilities and those without them. The playground is designed with the capabilities of children with disabilities in mind, without focusing on their limitations. The design offers increasing challenges for all children, providing play without limitations. This was one of two integrated play facilities that were designed as part of this pilot project – the second one, Campenvaart, is located in a different neighbourhood.
This playground consists of an ascending ring that is both a curving route accessing a slide, and a climbable boundary. The vertical outer wall is made of perforated strips of wood with round climbing holds. The ring encloses an inner area that contains blue undulating playing slopes and a sandpit. Several passages lead to and from this inner zone and offer up their own playing and seating possibilities. This inner area is a private space that offers a secluded space for children who have difficulty keeping up in larger open areas. The wooden wall with horizontal climbing routes and steep slopes offers play possibilities that each child can use in their own way. Inside, around, and on the ring are wide spaces that can accommodate more active play.
