Square Play

Square Play
Location: Socrates Sculpture Park, NY
Type: Proposal
Client: Arch League

What if we took play seriously?

Square Play is proposal to create a different type of engagement in the realm of art, one of engagement through play.

The design is built around a series of moves mimicking the idea of play in the context of structuring, cladding, and spanning. Through a simple logic of rotating squares within a 12’ x 12’ x 12’ cube a set of spaces are created. The resulting interior space is intended as a place of contemplation within exterior perimeter is a play surface, on which the inhabitant can climb, perch, crawl through,and watch.

How do we address the budget?

The building materials, in addition to being reusable, are limited to a strict budget of 5000 dollars in respect to the client’s wishes. The structure is made of a limited palette of reusable materials (standard 1.90” aluminum pipe), pipe fittings, and 3/8” bungee cords. Given the ubiquity of these materials, there is an ease of sourcing, lead times, construction, and availability.