tools for play.
a game of architecture in six acts.
experience & game design.
image credits: simao bassa
Some Place Studio was invited to contribute to the exhibition ‘Nove prakse, nova orodja’ (New practices, new tools) organized by the Museum for Architecture and Design Ljubljana. The show seeks to shed light on the work of selected contemporary Slovenian architecture practices and their way of tackling architectural themes and tasks.
name: tools for play
in collaboration with: some place studio
services provided: experience & game design
location: ljubljana, slovenia
year: 2022
some place studio was invited to contribute to the exhibition ‘nove prakse, nova orodja’ (new practices, new tools) organized by the museum for architecture and design ljubljana in slovenia.
interpreting the ‘tools of architecture’ as the design process itself, we conceived of tools for play as a board game illustrating the stages of architectural design in six phases. our aim was to have the game represent some place studio’s own approach to the practice, engaging audiences in an understanding of architecture that is approachable, playful and educational.
each phase of the design process represents a “puzzle piece” of the board, suggesting the importance of every stage to complete a built project. corresponding 3D forms also comprise the centerpiece of the game which is constructed as players advance to each stage.
i developed the game concept; defined the journey through phases, cards, rules, and material selection; designed the exhibition display; and authored accompanying content.
