Masdar Park – UAE • Kinetics

Overview

Masdar Park blends natural forms with modern geometry into a playful landscape. Ficus Tree inspired branches and immersive structures invite climbing and exploration, while origami style facets add bold contrast, creating a stimulating space for active play.

Inspiration

The main structure draws from the natural beauty of the Ficus tree, using soft, organic lines to invite exploration and imaginative play. Complementing this, the playground integrates modern origami-style designs with clean, angular forms. Together, these two worlds of nature and contemporary art come together to create a vibrant, visually engaging play space.

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Process

Fabrication

Meticulous calculations were employed in crafting the main post, prioritizing stability to uphold the integrity of the structure.

Inspection

Safety and quality inspections were carried out during fabrication process to verify that product quality standards were met.

Installation

Kinetics sent visual updates to the client to maintain transparency on the progress of production. On-site dry fitting procedures were meticulously executed to guarantee exact part alignment and seamless integration.

DESIGN

The finished site features the beauty of Ficus Play Tree, origami-inspired Gorilla and Elephant structures, shaded seating and colorful safety surfacing, arranged for easy circulation, social play and clear sightlines.

DESIGN

Featured play areas

Origami Gorilla

A modern geometric take on an iconic animal, offering unique climbing routes and shaded resting zones within its bold, faceted form.

Ficus Play Tree

A sculptural tree-inspired play structure with winding shapes and elevated pathways that encourage climbing, discovery and imaginative storytelling.

Origami Elephant

Inspired by the majestic elephant, this angular play structure combines fun pathways, slides and climbing points, inviting children to explore a whimsical, adventurous environment.

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