The design book grows out of our work in Tanzania, where we designed and built a demonstration playscape at the demonstration pre-primary school at Dar es Salaam University College of Education. Each element of the playscape fosters a different type of play and supports children’s development of the skills and competencies in the Tanzania national curriculum.
Playscape Design
Looking to transform your school’s playground into an engaging learning environment? This design book provides the tools and inspiration you need to create a playscape that inspires curiosity, creativity, and collaboration—all while aligning with curriculum standards. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or community planner, this resource provides practical strategies and design ideas to seamlessly integrate play with educational goals. Discover how to make outdoor play a powerful extension of the classroom!
Partners
Renet Korthals Altes (M. Arch & B el. Ed.)
Architect & teacher
www.SpaceforPlay.org
For 20 years, Space for Play has combined creative design with pedagogical and educational knowledge, designing natural outdoor spaces to play, learn, move and meet. Space for Play creates play spaces for preschools, primary and secondary schools. Space for Play specializes in participatory design of climate adaptive and inclusive educational play spaces linked to curriculum goals. In all our international projects, we collaborate with local architects, to learn, exchange knowledge, and embed the play spaces in local cultures.
Kindle Architects Limited
Nancy Arbogast
Architect | Urban Designer | Director
Kindle Architects Limited offers consulting services in the design and construction of buildings, interior spaces, and landscaping in Tanzania. Our approach integrates observation, research, and positionality to develop design solutions rooted in specific contexts, meeting project requirements, and addressing contemporary sustainability needs. Our work includes a diverse range of projects, from private residential houses to institutional developments. We’re also passionate about research, piloting ideas from academic studies and turning them into real-world solutions