A Fusion of Form and Function
Years ago, a playground was about producing purely physical play; monkey bars, see-saws, or the spinning metal merry-go-round that flung kids into the air like a slingshot. Today, the focus has expanded. Design now purposely allows for moments to engage the senses, inspire children’s imagination, and provide something more to look at in our surroundings. This is the beauty of Solis Hue Toppers; they add a touch of wonder turning a basic climbing frame into a bit of a forest canopy or an alien world.
For communities who want to modernize their parks, but keep that welcoming feel, these toppers are a nod towards creativeness. These toppers may not provide climbing or sliding opportunities, but they add to the experience of being at the playground in ways that might be considered the epitome of subtlety or nuance. Kids may not directly take notice of them, but the dappled light they produce and the feeling of being under a canopy of leaves lingers in their memories.
How to Construct a Sense of Nostalgia
There is a fantastical quality to seeing things like Solis Hue Toppers on a playground. For so many adults, it is a different remembering; not of the object itself, but a nostalgia for the sense of wonder we would have felt as a child encountering something new. Do you remember making a jungle gym into a pirate ship, or turning a slide into a dragon’s tongue? These structures allow for that kind of imagination, much more than the traditional swings and slides on a playground.
While the Hue Toppers are a new addition to the modern playground, and having fun with a sense of wonder is a timeless practice.
