Sculptural Playground – Wiesbaden, Germany

As we continue to wonder why so much more time, energy and attention is lavished on adults’ play and entertainment spaces than on kids’ play and entertainment spaces, we sometimes find a cool spot worth mentioning.
The ‘;sculptural playground’; Schulberg located in a formerly neglected area overlooking the historic centre of the city of Wiesbaden in Germany, is one of such great kid-friendly environments. It is both kid- and adult-friendly and big enough to hold even the most active kid’s attention for several visits.

Designed by Berlin-based ANNABAU Architektur und Landschaft, the pentagon-shaped play area mirrors the city’s historic shape. The playground consists of three elements: A suspended net walkway loop supported by two undulating lengths of stainless-steel pipe; an artificial landscape created inside the loop; and a wide boulevard with benches outside the loop. – Tuija Seipell.