• References

Fig Tree Park Nirimba – Australia

  • Location

    Australia

Client

  • Completed Year

    September 2020

Designer

    • Carve

  • Project Type

    Modern Banyan

Architect

Ficus benghalensis, also known as the banyan tree, is admired for its expansive canopy and iconic aerial roots. Traditionally, a gathering place for communities, the banyan offers shade, shelter, and a sense of connection. As it grows by wrapping around a host tree and eventually forming a hollow core surrounded by pillar-like roots, the banyan becomes a living symbol of support, interdependence, and discovery.

Ficus benghalensis, also known as the banyan tree, is admired for its expansive canopy and iconic aerial roots. Traditionally, a gathering place for communities, the banyan offers shade, shelter, and a sense of connection. As it grows by wrapping around a host tree and eventually forming a hollow core surrounded by pillar-like roots, the banyan becomes a living symbol of support, interdependence, and discovery.

Play Elements

Different play elements are thoughtfully placed all around the structure such that the kids can experience various kinds of play as they weave through the roots and trunk of the banyan structure. The kinds of play range from physically active play like crawling, climbing and sliding, to social play as the kids lounge on the hammock or look out at a high point together.

Stainless steel tube slide

This slide stems from the top of the trunk, providing a thrilling and fun experience as kids enjoy the slide down after having made their way up.

Crawl tunnel

The crawl passage spans across the treetop, enabling kids to explore the treetop while enjoying the view.

Mini hammocks

Suspended from the tree branches, these versatile hammocks create a social space for kids to hang around or climb for those looking for more active play.

Dynamic ropes

Loosely hanging ropes in between the trunk for kids to climb up and down the tree.

Lookout sphere

The mesh sphere sits at the top of the tree, providing a safe space for children to look out and admire the view while resting after the climb up.

Play in Motion