BREATHE&PLAY
A DYNAMIC SOLUTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Breathe&Play blends nature and architecture to create a modular, interactive ecosystem that adapts over time to meet urban needs. The pavilion incorporates a micro-portion of Mediterranean forest, generating a breathable microclimate and transforming the space into a hub for play, reflection, and connection with nature.
Over time, the modules transform into a dynamic green oasis, continuously reconfigured to respond to the city’s activities and the needs of its community.
TYPOLOGY
STATUS
LOCATION
YEAR
DESIGN TEAM
AWARDS
Urban installation
Idea
Logroño (ES)
2024
Giuseppe Marrone, Alessandro Moriconi
Selected Proposal at Urban Climate Island - Concéntrico
BREATHE&PLAY
A DYNAMIC SOLUTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Breathe&Play creates an intimate and protected environment where visitors can reconnect with nature through play, fostering calm and reflection. Centered on air as a vital, life-sustaining element, the project serves as a prototype for future integration of natural ecosystems into urban strategies.
Inspired by the historic monasteries of La Rioja, it reimagines the traditional courtyard layout, transforming it into a verdant, tranquil space that invites introspection and nurtures a deep connection with nature. By introducing a micro-portion of Mediterranean forest, Breathe&Play generates a breathable microclimate, turning its modular design into an air-enhancing playground.
This adaptable ecosystem evolves with the seeds planted in the modules’ terrain, unfolding in three distinct phases:
Incubation: The modules form a regular shape and are covered with a micro-perforated fabric. This material provides wind protection and facilitates water collection through dew condensation during the night.
Growth: Once the plants and grass are ready to thrive, the fabric is removed, transforming the modules into an urban oasis.
Adaption: The modules become fully independent, and can be reassembled by citizens to respond to the evolving needs of Logroño’s urban events and the park’s dynamic functions.
Adaptable to climate change, the project offers a fresh perspective on urban challenges, balancing ecological needs with human well-being. Its modularity enables endless playful and interactive configurations, transforming the pavilion into a living, breathing forest.
Breathe&Play combines lightweight wood elements with a simple frame clad in wood veneer sheets, while the modules can be easily moved thanks to swivel wheels. The micro-perforated fabric is supported by a temporary scaffolding structure, and high-pressure misting nozzles are used to activate the pavilion's total evaporation surface, enhancing the vegetation's cooling effect.
