巴尔的摩弯道，阿尔梅勒-比滕的标志性建筑已经开业! 2022年是以一声巨响开始的! 而且是一个蓝色的大爆炸。由Arttenders和Studio Spass设计的多功能艺术游乐场Baltimore Bend已经完工，并在Baltimore广场闪耀着它的光彩。这项工作是由阿尔梅勒市政府委托进行的，今天由女议员Hilde van Garderen主持了节日开幕式。

Baltimore Bend, an icon for Almere Buiten has been opened! 2022 starts with a bang! And a blue bang at that. The multi-functional art playground Baltimore Bend, designed by Arttenders and Studio Spass, has been finalized and is shining in all its brilliance in Baltimore Square. The work is commissioned by the municipality of Almere and has been festively opened today by alderwoman Hilde van Garderen.

手工艺是一种投入。Arttenders通过让附近的居民参与设计过程，在Almere Buiten形成了广泛的支持基础。例如，来自Almere Buiten的孩子们帮助确定了他们在Baltimoreplein广场上的理想操场。他们的手工艺品成为艺术操场的四个设计的灵感。在Almere Buiten的居民中进行的公开投票中，名为Baltimore Bend的设计被宣布为获胜者。在去年的秋天，Arttenders和Studio Spass与Mannen van Staal合作，在他们的车间里开发钢结构。

Crafts as input. Arttenders has generated a broad support base in Almere Buiten by involving the neighborhood in the design process. Children from Almere Buiten have for example helped figure out their ideal playground for the square at Baltimoreplein. Their crafts served as inspiration for four designs for the artistic playground. The design title Baltimore Bend was declared the winner in a public vote held amongst residents of Almere Buiten. During last year’s fall, Arttenders and Studio Spass collaborated with Mannen van Staal to develop the steel construction in their workshop.

Almere Buiten的城市重建。Baltimore Bend是Almere Buiten中心城市改造的一部分。Hilde van Garderen，城市重建的女议员。”我很高兴这项工作现在已经完成，我们终于可以向Almere Buiten的居民展示它了。巴尔的摩弯道是公园、游乐场和艺术的完美结合。我们与当地的合作伙伴一起，努力应对挑战，使该中心对居民、企业家和游客再次具有吸引力和面向未来。而有了这个独特的设计，该中心肯定会变得更有吸引力！”

Urban renewal Almere Buiten. Baltimore Bend is part of the urban renewal of the center of Almere Buiten. Hilde van Garderen, alderwoman of Urban Renewal: “I am glad the work is now finished, and we can finally reveal it to the residents of Almere Buiten. Baltimore Bend is a nice combination of park, playground, and art. Together with local partners, we work hard on the challenge to make the center attractive and future-proof again for the residents, entrepreneurs, and visitors. And with this unique design, the center will definitely be a lot more attractive!”

轮到居民了。Baltimore Bend由Arttenders与Studio Spass的Jaron Korvinus和Daan Mens合作开发。他们一起将游乐场的传统概念提升到了一个更高的层次。Faye Ellen，Arttenders的创始人。”通过社会设计，我们确保一件艺术作品不仅是一场视觉盛宴，而且还能为其周围的环境提供功能和社会目的。因此，居民的愿望和地点本身的技术要求一直是设计过程的出发点”。

Resident’s turn. Baltimore Bend has been developed by Arttenders in collaboration with Jaron Korvinus and Daan Mens of Studio Spass. Together, they have raised the traditional concept of a playground to a higher level. Faye Ellen, founder of Arttenders: “Through social design, we ensure that a work of art is not only a feast for the eyes, but also serves a functional and social purpose for its surroundings. The wishes of the residents and technical demands of the location itself have therefore been the starting point of the design process.”

Almere Buiten作为灵感。在设计中，所有年龄段的人的愿望都得到了考虑。斯帕斯工作室的Jaron Korvinus。”我们感到非常荣幸为阿尔梅勒市政府设计一件艺术品，它不仅外观特别，而且居民也可以玩。Almere Buiten的建筑和环境激发了我们的设计灵感，我们对形式和互动的迷恋在这里得到了完美的结合！”

Almere Buiten as inspiration. The wishes of all age groups have been considered in the design. Jaron Korvinus of Studio Spass: “We feel very privileged to design a work of art for the Municipality of Almere which is not only special to look at, but which can also be played with by its residents. The architecture and surroundings of Almere Buiten have inspired us to this playful design, in which our fascination for form and interaction perfectly align!”

带有切口的有机形状的灵感来自于阿尔梅勒市：她丰富多彩的实验性建筑，阿尔梅勒的水，以及这个城市和她的居民的多样性。因此，蓝色是对水和取自附近的颜色样本的反映。除此之外，这个应用艺术作品不仅仅是一个儿童的游乐场；这个艺术作品为不同的目标群体提供了多种功能。对于年轻人、老人、残疾人和阿尔梅勒-布滕的游客来说，更新后的巴尔的摩广场充当了会议场所、运动场所和休闲中心。巴尔的摩弯道对每个人都有好处!

The organic shape with its cutouts are inspired by the city of Almere: her colorful and experimental architecture, the water of Almere, and the diversity of the city and her inhabitants. The blue color is therefore a reflection of the water and color samples taken from the neighborhood. Besides this, the applied artwork is more than just a playground for children; the artwork serves multiple functions for diverse target groups. For young people, the elderly, disabled, and visitors of Almere Buiten, the renewed Baltimore Square acts as a meeting place, sporting venue, and recreational hub. Baltimore Bend has something for everyone!

通过弯曲的形状和色彩鲜艳的钢结构中的穿孔，创造了一个有趣的路线，邀请人们探索不同的区域。抽象和创新的设计激发了儿童使用他们的幻想和创造力来创造他们自己的游戏环境。艺术品的开放形状确保了父母和孩子的清晰视野，并将艺术品与它直接的城市环境联系起来。

Through the curved shape and perforations in the brightly colored steel construction, a playful and interesting route is created which invites for exploration of different areas. The abstract and innovative design stimulates children to use their fantasy and creativity to make their own play environment. The open shape of the artwork ensures a clear view for parent and child and connects the artwork with its direct urban surroundings.

而它终于来了，巴尔的摩弯道是一个实体，可以被阿尔梅勒-比滕的居民最佳地使用。你会来试一试吗？

And it is finally here, Baltimore Bend is an entity and can be optimally used by the Almere Buiten residents. Will you come and try it out?

Architects: Arttenders, Studio Spass
Area : 177 m²
Year : 2022
Photographs :Pim Top
Transport : Schot verticaal Transport
Design : Arttenders, Studio Spass
Strategy And Production : Arttenders
City : Almere
Country : The Netherlands