Sample Projects
Find Here a selection of projects from Ecumene Studio and Make Space 4 Play – Sharnaqa Studios.
This year, and despite the COVID19, we have been working in several projects in South Korea, Rwanda and Uganda.
(1) South Korea: Research study of best practices of play policies around the world
(2) Rwanda: Design and Development of Play Catalogues for Righttoplay.org
(3) Uganda: Design & construction of We-Ganda House’s Playground. (Under construction)
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Publications knowledge
We share our knowledge and experience and are inspired by these interactions. Varying from hands-on workshops for students and professionals, presentations on international conferences, teaching at university and in primary schools, training architects, and training the trainers as well as participating in a variety of research studies.
Chapter in 'Learn Move Playground'
Chapter entitled "design (f) or play? ~ creating landscapes to play", with concrete design tips & tricks.
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Chapter in The City at Eyelevel for KIDS ~
Providing simple tools at diverse scale levels to co-create interventions for more child friendly neighborhoods and streets.
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Chapter in OUR CITY? 'countering exclusion in public space'
What is a truly inclusive city for children & teenagers?
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Project publication 'Geniena' Cairo
Describing the collaborative process of Takween and Make Space 4 Play providing a community-lead process
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Y'ahl El Hay - El Obour City
Project Report on Y'ahl El Hay project
Co-creating a child friendly spaces.
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AschoolyardForAll Project in Gamassa-Egypt
The participatory design and build project with school children; Design for Play and Co-existence
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ArchitectureForCoexistence
Project report about a participatory design and build project in New Damietta, showcasing the use of play elements as activators for the socio-spatial appropriation process.
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Dari project - Playspace making
Dari project aims to design and build a safe and child-friendly environment in two Orphanage houses in the district of Shoubra through encouraging the children and the staff to participate within the project process.
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