Improvisation here, but in my observation the turning bar remains one of the most popular (and simple) playground pieces. They feature in almost all of Aldo Van Eyck's work. I don't see them much in newer installations, though...liability, perhaps?
ByChusseau-FlaviensTitle, from the George Eastman House Collection. Online at the flickr commons project.
I keep thinking about this turning bar...I really like the length of this one because it allows for communal play in a way that the typical short length of bar does not.
I like to see your playground blog. I've been working in the area of community-built playgrounds since 1989.
ReplyDeleteWe install a lot of "turning bars" in our designs. We call them chin-up bars and parallel bars. Usually w euse galvanized pipe.
Michael
Leathers & Associates
Ithaca, NY
i have fond memories of the turning bars. i used to spend a good part of my evening turning round. and the first time i tried, i was so frightened i landed on the sand facedown. and thats a good beginning haha
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