Baltimore Bend Playground by Arttenders + Studio Spass

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Baltimore Bend多功能艺术游乐场由Arttenders和Studio Spass设计，现已完工并在巴尔的摩广场大放异彩。该作品是由阿尔梅勒市政府委托设计的，于今天（2022年2月9日）由女议员希尔德·范·加德伦（Hilde van Garderen）揭幕。

The multi-functional art playground Baltimore Bend, designed by Arttenders and Studio Spass, has been finalized and is shining in all its brilliance in the Baltimore Square. The work is commissioned by the municipality of Almere, and has been festively opened today by alderwoman Hilde van Garderen.

▼视频，video ©Joep voor Arttenders x StudioSpass

从工艺品入手
Crafts as input

Arttenders通过带动社区居民参与设计，获得了Almere Buiten区域广泛的群众支持。例如，Almere Buiten区域的孩子们帮助他们在巴尔的摩广场寻找理想的游乐场地，他们的工艺品也为艺术游乐场的四种设计提供了灵感。在Almere Buiten居民举行的公开投票中，“Baltimore Bend”获得胜利。Arttenders和Studio Spas与Mannen van Staal合作，于去年秋天在工作室中研发了该钢结构。

Arttenders has generated a broad support base in Almere Buiten by involving the neighborhood in the design process. Children from Almere Buiten have for example helped figuring out their ideal playground for the square at Baltimoreplein. Their crafts served as inspiration for four designs for the artistic playground. The design titles Baltimore Bend was declared the winner in a public vote held amongst residents of Almere Buiten. During last year’s fall, Arttenders and Studio Spass collaborated with Mannen van Staal to develop the steel construction in their workshop.

▼游乐场俯视图，top view of the playground ©Joep voor Arttenders x StudioSpass

▼游乐场与城市的关系，the relationship between the playground and the city ©Joep voor Arttenders x StudioSpass

▼游乐场近景鸟瞰，closer aerial view ©Joep voor Arttenders x StudioSpass

Almere Buiten城市更新
Urban renewal Almere Buiten

Baltimore Bend是Almere Buiten市中心更新的一部分。负责城市更新的女议员希尔德·范·加德伦说：“我很高兴该作品现已完成，我们终于可以向Almere Buiten的居民展示它了。Baltimore Bend是公园、游乐场和艺术的完美结合。我们与当地的合作伙伴一起努力应对挑战，使该中心区域再次吸引居民、企业和游客。我们相信，有了这个独特的设计，该中心区域会更加引人入胜！”

Baltimore Bend is part of the urban renewal of the center of Almere Buiten. Hilde van Garderen, alderwoman of Urban Renewal: “I am glad the work is now finished, and we can finally reveal it to the residents of Almere Buiten. Baltimore Bend is a nice combination of park, playground and art. Together with local partners, we work hard on the challenge to make the center attractive and future-proof again for the residents, entrepreneurs and visitors. And with this unique design, the center will definitely be a lot more attractive!”

▼装置全貌，overall view of the installation ©Pim Top for Arttenders x Studio Spass

▼弯曲的有机形状，curved organic shape ©Pim Top for Arttenders x Studio Spass

▼局部立面，facade ©Pim Top for Arttenders x Studio Spass

轮到居民
Resident’s turn

Baltimore Bend由Arttenders、Studio Spass的Jaron Korvinus和Daan Mens合作开发。他们一起将游乐场的传统概念提升至更高的层次。Arttenders的创始人Faye Ellen表示：“通过社会设计，我们确保艺术品不仅是一场视觉盛宴，而且还能为周围环境提供功能和社会目的。因此，居民的愿望和该地点本身的技术需求一直是设计的出发点。”

Baltimore Bend has been developed by Arttenders in collaboration with Jaron Korvinus and Daan Mens of Studio Spass. Together, they have raised the traditional concept of a playground to a higher level. Faye Ellen, founder of Arttenders: “Through social design we ensure that a work of art is not only a feast for the eyes, but also serves a functional and social purpose for its surroundings. The wishes of the residents and technical demands of the location itself have therefore been the starting point of the design process.”

▼以居民需求为出发点的设计，the design based on residents’ needs ©Joep voor Arttenders x StudioSpass

▼孩子们在装置中嬉戏，the children play in the installation ©Joep voor Arttenders x StudioSpass

以Almere Buiten市为灵感
Almere Buiten as inspiration

设计考虑了所有年龄段的人的愿望。Studio Spass的Jaron Korvinus说：“我们很荣幸能为阿尔梅勒设计一件艺术品，它不仅外观独特，而且也可以供居民玩乐。Almere Buiten的建筑和环境激发了我们的设计灵感，我们对形式和互动的着迷在这里得到了完美的结合。”

带开口的有机形状以阿尔梅勒市色彩缤纷的实验建筑、水景以及城市和居民的多样性为灵感，其蓝色正是来自周围水域和居民带来的蓝色样本。此外，该艺术品不仅是儿童的游乐场，而且具有面向不同群体的多种功能。对Almere Buiten的年轻人、老年人、残疾人和游客来说，翻新后的巴尔的摩广场可以用作聚会场所、运动场所和娱乐中心。总而言之，Baltimore Bend适合每一个人！

The wishes of all age groups have been considered in the design. Jaron Korvinus of Studio Spass: “We feel very privileged to design a work of art for the Municipality of Almere which is not only special to look at, but which can also be played with by its residents. The architecture and surroundings of Almere Buiten have inspired us to this playful design, in which our fascination for form and interaction perfectly align!”

The organic shape with its cut outs are inspired by the city of Almere: her colorful and experimental architecture , the water of Almere and the diversity of the city and her inhabitants. The blue color is therefore a reflection of the water and color samples taken from the neighborhood. Besides this, the applied artwork is more than just a playground for children; the artwork serves multiple functions for diverse target groups. For young people, elderly, disabled and visitors of Almere Buiten, the renewed Baltimore Square acts as a meeting place, sporting venue and recreational hub. Baltimore Bend has something for everyone!

▼鲜艳的钢结构的曲线形状和孔洞创造出一条有趣的路线，the curved shape and perforations in the brightly colored steel construction create a playful and interesting route ©Joep voor Arttenders x StudioSpass

鲜艳的钢结构的曲线形状和孔洞创造出一条有趣的路线，邀请人们探索不同区域。抽象而创新的设计激发孩子们发挥想象力和创造力，来制造自己的游戏环境。艺术品的开放形状确保父母和孩子视野清晰，并且使其与周围的城市环境联系起来。

Through the curved shape and perforations in the brightly colored steel construction, a playful and interesting route is created which invites for exploration of different areas. The abstract and innovative design stimulates children to use their fantasy and creativity to make their own play environment. The open shape of the artwork ensures a clear view for parent and child and connects the artwork with its direct urban surroundings.

▼细部，details ©Pim Top for Arttenders x Studio Spass

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