TANGORÀM: conceiving new playful spaces

TANGORÀM is a project that aims to investigate the terms of perception of public space according to children in middle childhood. The problem within modern city is the lack of playful spaces inclusive for all. Nowadays there is a surplus of playgrounds and public services dedicated to preschool children, but no such spaces for kids from age 8 to 13. Conceiving territories that exclude a huge part of its society is the opposite to an inclusive city and could affect the developing of future adults. Plus, playgrounds are standard sizes and shapes, which affects deeply the creativity and sense of adventure of children, as result of modern urbanism, in which every person should have a dedicated space that follows some standard, easy principles. The aim of the project is to propose areas that conceive public space lived through games that could be enjoyed both from a child and an adult perspective. This project takes place in the ninth municipality of Milan, in the districts of Bovisa and Dergano, an area characterized by its contrasts. Bovisa is known as the rising district of innovation, while Dergano is a residential neighborhood focused on community. The work analyzed the area through a territorial perspective, and followed a social analysis involving directly kids and parents living in both districts.