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INTEGRATED ACTIVITY AND SPACE DESIGN APPROACH FOR CHILDREN PLAYGROUND
Yiwen WANG; Yong Se KIM
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Year:
2025
Editor:
Yong Se Kim; Yutaka Nomaguchi; Cees de Bont; Jianxi Luo; Xiaofang Yuan; Linna Hu; Meng Wang
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Other endorsed
Institution:
Tongji University, China
Page(s):
094-105
Abstract:
Children’s play activities are characterized by spontaneity, immediacy, and high contextual dependency, yet current playground design often prioritizes aesthetics and functionality over behavioral needs. This study proposes an integrated activity and space design approach by incorporating the Context-Based Activity Modeling (CBAM) framework to systematically analyze the interplay between children’s activities and spatial elements. Field observations were conducted in multiple community spaces so that the general applicability of CBAM as a framework is confirmed. The study reveals how physical structures and psychological contexts jointly shape children’s play behaviors. The proposed integrated framework would contribute to building child-centered play environments.
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