Asp Klle 37 Case Study

ASP Kolle 37 The group Spielwagen Berlin (Game Wagon Berlin) created their own genre of folk art creation in 1979. Their members, who were citizens dedicated to enhancing creativity and playtime among children, traveled to squares and school playgrounds with toys. Structures made of wood and mud were built during the summer, but fell apart because no one took care of them (Kolle37). A modern version of this Hüttenbau, or hut-building, is pictured in Figure 5. The idea for a supervised Bauspielplatz originated in the mid 80s, but wasn’t able to be carried out until the end of the DDR based on interest of authorities and funding. After the wall fell, Netzwerk Spiel/ Kultur Prenzlauer Berg made Abenteuerliche Bauspielplatz Kolle 37 their main
They were shy at first but then eagerly began to engage in conversation, interrupting each other and proudly telling me their ages (all 11). When asked about what they thought of Kolle 37, they mentioned coming to this spot all the time and considering it the best playground in the city. The lack of adults made them feel free, like they could do whatever they wanted, and all agreed their favorite activity was walking around on stilts (Girls). I managed to get a shot of these DIY sticks and their protective padding in Figure 8. Overall, I would guess there were slightly more boys than girls, but definitely a far more even mix than I had expected. A couple cliques had formed (such as the young girls I interviewed), but overall boys and girls played in harmony. The unpublished handbook, which the employee of Kolle had given to me, actually addresses gender issues inside of the park. It identifies that one of the key developmental tasks is adolescents developing a gender identity, and the best way to nurture this process is to have both boys and girls assisting each other. The adventure playground aims to promote gender equality and eliminate discrimination, including against sexual orientation, by exposing kids to gender reflective work (Flieβtext). Germany as a country is arguably “a reluctant latecomer to combating discrimination against women, an exemplary case of feminist political leadership,
The Mitarbeiter at Kolle explains that being at a construction adventure playground obviously has its risks, but children are advised on how to be wary of loose boards, sharp tools, or nails sticking out. Because of this there have “never been any serious injuries… there are children who have stepped on a nail, cut themselves, or reached into the fire, [but] the worst incidents that I can remember were a broken arm and a head wound. These accidents can happen anywhere, the difference here is that we have the ability to react quickly and help” (Worker). The sign on the entrance to the Hüttenbaubereich advises children to wear solid shoes and hints why with a small illustration of someone stepping onto a