Of the 700 play areas in Amsterdam in the 1960s, only 17 were left at the beginning of this century. Since 2009, the municipality of Amsterdam has been working to revitalize various play areas of Aldo van Eyck by renovating and redesigning them. Space for (timeless) play.
Renovation Anselmushof
Other play areas are also regularly decorated according to the ideas of this architect during a renovation. Since 2009, several of these play areas have been redesigned by us. For example, we hope to eventually be able to turn those 17 into 700 playgrounds again! An example of this is the playground at the Anselmushof in Amsterdam.
Van Eyck playground
The Anselmushof, the middle of three adjacent courts in Amsterdam Nieuw West, is one of the play areas according to the minimalist design idea of Aldo van Eyck. In 2010, the playground was renovated and redesigned. Then in 2019 the surface was replaced by fresh blue artificial grass and various play equipment from our Classic Play range, inspired by his designs, were added. These are at the request of the customer, executed in a special RAL color (9006). An obstacle course has also been created, with pouffes, buck jumping poles, a limping track and various play and exercise leads. In a style appropriate to the basic shapes of the existing playground equipment.
Timeless play
The large iconic climbing dome and dives have been preserved. Colored spring elements, a playhouse, play leads and a large suspension bridge have been added. There are also brightly colored square pickers on the tiles. This playground proves once again that the playing function of a playground and playing needs does not change much over the years. Timeless play in optima forma. It remains important to maintain a good balance between living, working and recreation in the urban environment. This is not to say that old should be replaced by new ones. With the new interior and after renovation, this playground is ready for years of fun.
Also know what the possibilities are for setting up play areas for timeless play fun? Please contact us for the possibilities.
info@boerplay.com I 0183 – 40 23 66
Locatie: Anselmushof Amsterdam Nieuw West
Opdrachtgever: Gemeente Amsterdam
Ontwerp & uitvoering: BOERplay
Periode: 2019