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Traditional playground equipment is designed for specific age groups and contributes to segregation in public spaces.

In these types of spatial concepts, humans are often understood exclusively as physical beings

says Norbert Roztocki. That is why moveart installations use social sculpture technology: they invite people to play, move, rest, or interact with each other, therefore creating an inclusive environment that connects people of all ages and preferences. They aim to create a spontaneous sense of belonging.

Creativity

moveart installations blur the boundaries between art & design, form & function.
They have no predefined purpose, and because they don’t fit into any category, they stimulate the imagination. Unlike typical sculptures displayed in museums, movearts’ playsculptures are meant to be touched, inviting an exploratory journey that becomes an unforgettable experience.

Everyone can appropriate these objects in their own way,

explains Norbert Roztocki inspired by the philosophy of Marshall McLuhan, installations require engagement from users and come alive through their creativity. In contrast, traditional playground equipment is made up of objects with fixed functions that do not require active participation from users.

Harmonizing

The school playground is a zone of social conflict; the hierarchy between stronger and weaker children is constantly negotiated in these places.

What if pieces of playground equipment could have a balancing effect?

“Schools have discovered that moveart sculptures calm their playgrounds”

says Norbert Roztocki. Many possibilities for appropriation prevent frustration and vandalism. moveart’s inclusive nature allows children with disabilities to enjoy play.

“We observed that even autistic children felt comfortable on playsculptures. They found a safe place within the structure while other children were actively playing”

– he says.

Scientists are also interested in moveart’s harmonizing effect and have initiated a study at the University of Applied Sciences in Northwestern Switzerland. Unique Play Value that combines activity seen on several pieces of playground equipment can be discovered with just one moveart object.