We tried to provide a high amount of informational contend but still maintain a maximum of play values. The Sturgeon itself was meant to be the highlight of this playground. It’s sheer size of 12m in length and 3m in height made it an eye catcher. Modelling the very specific shape of its body and bony scales while keeping everything save and steady was a challenge we had fun to take on.

After it’s 5256km journey to Siberia the play structure made in Langenlipsdorf/ Germany, the Sturgeon arrived in late summer 2020 at its destination. It is now part of a new build residential complex and a jigsaw piece of a family friendly planned urban area. It is supplemented by swings, climbing and balancing units, a waterplay, a shipwreck as well as springers and a carousel. All these single elements provide a vast variety of activities for children of several ages and interests.

We are looking forward for new exciting Ideas and challenges to tackle and want to thank all participants on this project for the great teamwork that led to this stunning result.

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The Beuerlein & Baumgartner office in Frankfurt / Main started planning the playground in 2013. European hamsters had settled in the area. Since they are under nature protection, the planning was stopped for the time being. European hamsters, which are under nature protection, brought the project to a standstill for the time being. Finally, only two animals were sighted. These were successfully relocated after 5 years, so that planning was resumed in 2018.

Today children can run along with wild flowers and a large variety of insects around the integrated playground which is based on a farm theme. The entrance features an accessible playhouse combination with sandpits and sensory games as well as seats. Next to it, a giant climbing tractor with a hay cart invites children to climb, slide and role playing games. The area for older children begins behind a hedge. The large windmill with slide is the eye-catching feature. From the top you can enjoy a great view. Behind the windmill is a wooden crop field with balancing and climbing equipments as well as a belt bridge. A dual cable riderthat follows along the sloping terrain finishes off the play area.

In addition to a dog, a cat and a horse, the European hamster has also been given a proper place on the playground.

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The playground was laid out in its current structure as early as 2005. After about 15 years, renovation was necessary. The fact that the structure and equipment should be largely preserved speaks for the good social integration of the playground in the living environment.

The central play house «Villa Motley» offers a lot of possibilities for role playing on a surface of 13 x 8 m. The internal balancing circle is not only about «tables and benches» but also about «bed and stove». A vertical net tunnel can also be used to climb a play tower, which is also positioned inside, from which one has a good overview of the playground. The playhouse is partially wheelchair accessible. On the terrace, «Pippi» welcomes visitors, invites them for a coffee or encourages them to muddy with sand and water. Right next to the villa is her horse «Little Uncle» and her monkey «Mr. Nielson» is watching who has disappeared back into the barrel. The range of swing elements has been expanded for all age groups. All in all, the renovation has made the playground more inclusive and colorful.

A big thank you to the Charlottenburg Green space office for the good and long-term cooperation in this sustainable playground project.

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