Khẳng Tắng Nhá Chair
Design by: Think Playgrounds

Introduction

Think Playgrounds was founded in 2014 with the mission of promoting children’s Right to Play. Operating as both a social enterprise and a design unit, the team collaborates with interdisciplinary partners, local authorities, and community groups. The goal of this collaboration is to create child-friendly playgrounds as well as biodiverse and sustainable public spaces.

Practice Philosophy

Think Playgrounds operates on the belief that high-quality public spaces, created in collaboration with the community, form the foundation for social equity. These spaces are seen as tools to enhance quality of life, strengthen connections among urban communities, and provide children living in Vietnamese cities with opportunities for playful experiences and healthy development.

Design Approach

“Khẳng tắng nhá,” meaning “Big Chair” in the language of the Thai people in Khâu Phạ, is a design inspired by the concept of a giant chair. The design provides expansive space while integrating diverse functions and activities, including climbing, sliding, crawling, and hiding. Its aim is to enhance social interaction and make those interactions more engaging.

“Khẳng tắng nhá” encourages children’s imagination, connecting cultural and emotional experiences. The giant chair is designed to be placed along the Khâu Phạ stream, on an experiential tourism route, serving as an adventure playground where urban children can play alongside local children. Additionally, the design can be adapted for urban public spaces, raising awareness of the value of connected spaces and addressing the shortage of creative spaces essential for children in cities.

Dimensions: 4300x2900x3900 mm
Seat height: 1800 mm
Materials: Eucalyptus wood, nylon rope, tires