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Gardens by The Bay: A Nature-Inspired Playscape
Gardens by The Bay: A Nature-Inspired Playscape
PARKS
DATE
22 NOVEMBER 2023
Option 2
PLAYGROUND PROPOSAL
PLAYPOINT (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Playpoint Asia
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Background
This playscape is proposed to be at Bay South, Gardens By The Bay. This space is
located besides Active Garden, with the vision of being a ‘People’s Garden’. It is designed
to be a communal space for people of all ages and walks of life to hang out and bond
through play.
The proposed design shall be aesthetically pleasing, excite both adults and children,
and fitting to the overall nature theme of Active Garden, Bay South, Gardens by the Bay
Singapore.
Design Criteria
1. A nature-based playgarden which complements designated space.
2. Creative & unique with a storyline that ties with the family values (Families for Life)
3. Proposed play structures and elements abide by playground safety standards and
guidelines.
play zone
design
Designbrief: reading between the lines
Criteria
1. connecting to nature 1. playing in/ with nature
Playing in nature and with nature builds environmental
awareness from an early age stage.
In the city, we can design playgrounds with a natural
look and feel, to emulate the atmosphere of woods
or forests. Plus, the integration of greenery and
trees always produces a comforting and cooling
environment.
The Grassland
The Burrows
(Forest Floor)
The Forest
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**This design and its content is copyright of Kinetics Play Sdn Bhd - ©Kinetics Play Sdn Bhd.*Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is
prohibited. *For Impressions only, we will continue to make product improvement and reserve the right to change design specifications for safety and enhancement purpose.
Proposal Ref. No. : D078-23 Prepared By : Kel & Shiyun
Gardens By The Bay, Moodboard 7-47
South Bay _ Option 2
Undulating mounds with pockets of spaces Tree trunk/branch forms Larger-than-life tallgrass structures
Overall Landscape
Access from
new community Plaza
garden
Age 2-5
All Ages / 3G
Garden
Plan
Option 2 Becky’s Play Trail
Nature
Play Area 1 : Becky’s Burrow (Ages 2-5) Garden
• Burrow Roots - Play houses
• Burrow Play Mounds
• Trampoline Play Area 3
• Lounging Decks
Plaza
• Lounging seats with shading
• Caring Station
• Stroller Parking
Play Area 1
Plaza
Overview (Day)
Option 2
Overview (Night)
Option 2
Overall Impression
Option 2
Becky’s Burrow
Play Area 1: Ages 2-5
Impression
Play Area 1: Becky’s Burrow / Ages 2-5
Proposed Play
Play Area 1: Becky’s Burrow / Ages 2-5
Telephone tubes
Undulating mounds
Sensory play
acrylic and reflective mirror surfaces
+3.0m
+2.0m
+1.0m
+0.0m
Forest Land
Play Area 2: Ages 5-12
Impression
Play Area 2: Forest Land / Ages 5-12
Proposed Play
Play Area 2: Forest Land / Ages 5-12
tube slide
suspended
sliding pole crawling tunnel
play house lounging nets lookout point looking down
climbing ladder
Cross-Sectional View
Overarching Play Approach: Reggio Emilia Approach
Designed for self-directed, experiential learning that is based on children’s
natural curiosity and desire to learn.
CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY: Creating their own play with sand and the open tree
structures
3m BRIDGES
tree canopy module and bridge
module of the cluster)
+7.5m
+7.0m
+6.0m
+5.0m
+4.0m
+3.0m
+2.0m
+1.0m
+0.0m
Impression (Night)
Play Area 2: Forest Land / Ages 5-12
Grassland
All Ages
Impression (Day)
Play Area 3: Grassand / All Ages
Proposed Play
Play Area 3: Grassand / All Ages
looking down climbing ropes multi-level play Copyright © Playpoint 2021. All Intellectual Property Reserved.
**This design and its content is copyright of Kinetics Play Sdn Bhd - ©Kinetics Play Sdn Bhd.*Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is
prohibited. *For Impressions only, we will continue to make product improvement and reserve the right to change design specifications for safety and enhancement purpose.
Proposal Ref. No. : D078-23 Prepared By : Kel & Shiyun
Gardens By The Bay, Play Area 3 30-47
South Bay _ Option 2 Grassland
Master Plan
Inclusive Trampoline
Designed to have a profiled
entry and exit, this trampoline is
suitable for people on wheelchairs,
encouraging everyone to play
altogether.
+5.0m
+4.0m
+3.0m
+2.0m
+1.0m
+0.0m
+5.0m
+4.0m
+3.0m
+2.0m
+1.0m
+0.0m
-1.2m
Impression (Night)
Play Area 3: Grassand / All Ages
Proposed Flooring
Materials
Material Legend
2. Sand flooring
3. Artificial Turf
5. Concrete pathway
6. Stone paving
7. Timber decking
8. Softscape planters
9. Softscape groundcover
Plaza
Caring Station: A space designed for families with young children/
toddlers, where they can rest up, have more private spaces for changing,
or even have their toddlers crawl around on the open grass turf.
Nature Garden
A lounging and sensorial space for all to observe, smell and explore
different local spices in this little garden!
Proposed Shading
Variations of Shading
Shading structures play an important role in playgrounds,
especially in hot climates like Singapore.
Shading location :
Proposed Signage
Signage location :
Thank you
Copyright © Playpoint 2021. All Intellectual Property Reserved.
**This design and its content is copyright of Kinetics Play Sdn Bhd - ©Kinetics Play Sdn Bhd.*Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is
prohibited. *For Impressions only, we will continue to make product improvement and reserve the right to change design specifications for safety and enhancement purpose.
Proposal Ref. No. : D078-23 Prepared By : Kel & Shiyun
Playpoint Proposal Access 43-47
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