Site

The aim of the project is to design an environmentally conscious playground, in response to the climatic parameters of the site, park Georges Brassens in Paris.

Concept

After studying the site climate, the project shape changed in accordance to the average temperature, humidity, and radiation. The modules were placed in the perimeter of the site, creating a central courtyard. In addition, the openings of the modules were scaled in relation to sun exposure. Each module has different uses depending on the opening’s sizes. Analyzing the wind rose graphics, some modules were closed to create microclimates in cold seasons, blocking winter wind, also allowing controlled air flow in summer.

Sunlight and radiation analysis (cold season)

Sunlight and radiation analysis (hot season)

Wind streamline analysis

The wind behavior inside the project creates a inner tunnel useful in summer to keep natural ventilation through the modules.

Wind comfort maps(30 and 210 degrees)

The wind speed maps with 30 and 210 degree angles define  the main wind in winter and  summer.

Wind speed maps(30 and 210 degrees)

The wind speed maps with 30 and 210 degree angles define  the main wind in winter and  summer.

Third iteration

After the environmental analysis above, a third iteration was done optimizing the project in term of solar and radiation. In the most solar-exposed areas, trees and playground functions were added in order to provide shade to reduce sun exposure. In term of wind, trees were placed in areas with less thermal comfort, creating a more comfortable pedestrian walk on the streets. The exposure was reduced by 25 % between the first and the second iteration.

The Modular Playground is a project of IAAC, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia developed in the Master in Advanced Computation for Architecture & Design in 2021/22 by:
Students: Irene Martin Luque, Pablo Jaramillo, Charbel Baliss Faculty: Angelos Chronis & Aris Vartholomaios & Hager El-Sokaily