A 3D CONCRETE-PRINTED PLAYGROUND
GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
BOULDER PARK:
A 3D CONCRETE-PRINTED PLAYGROUND
Boulder Park, a 13,000m2 community park in Ji’ nan, incorporates large boulders- a natural material symbolizing eternity- as the central design element. These boulders integrate with the park’ s functional and experiential activities. Boulders placed over a sandpit are transformed into climbing and resting play structures; stones in the shallow creek can become part of the water play installation. Additionally, a massive rock cave adventure space is constructed using advanced 3D-printed concrete technology.
Designed by XISUI Design, it integrates children’ s play areas with water features and natural landscapes, offering a space for intergenerational interaction and community engagement.
Design background
Boulder Park occupies the central area of Yunwan Garden in Ji’ nan. This 13,000m2 space functions as a comprehensive community park combining a children’ s playground, shallow stream water activities, family interaction, and leisure. According to the style characteristics and functionality, the park is divided into multiple areas:
• All-Age Boulder Playground
• Water Garden
• Forest Garden
• Stone Garden
• Flower Garden
XISUI Design was responsible for the design of the children’ s activity areas, including the All-Age Boulder Playground, Water Garden, and Forest Garden.
All-Age Boulder Playground and Forest Garden In terms of interactive experiences, the All-Age Boulder Playground and Forest Garden feature a variety of children’ s activity facilities such as swings, slides, seesaws, trampolines, rocking horses, merry-go-rounds, climbing tunnels, speaking tubes, climbing ropes, and more. These facilities are integrated into the natural landscape, formed by large stones and concrete caves. The design provides children with fun, while also helping them develop limb strength. Beyond physical growth, these activities promote the development of the brain’ s ability to recognize nature, balance, and other essential skills.
Water Garden Located to the west of the All-Age Boulder Playground, the Water Garden features an outdoor water play area with babbling shallow streams, blending naturally into the surrounding landscape. The design team at XISUI Design focused
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