[University of Kansas Architecture - Ryan Gray Playground Pavilion - COVER IMG] The Ryan Gray Playground Pavilion and Rain Garden added colorful and interactive features to the existing ADA accessible playground (credit: Keith Van de Riet)
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Ryan Gray Playground Pavilion

PrizeHonorable Mention in Landscape Architecture / Installations & structures
Firm LocationLawrence, United States
CompanyUniversity of Kansas Architecture
University/SchoolUniversity of Kansas
Lead ArchitectKeith Van de Riet (studio instructor)
Design TeamO.Babcock, A.Brooks, N.Chalona, M.DeFreece, A.Dority, E.Goodman, M.Hahn, S.Jonscher, A.Kucherov, A.Loza-Hernandez, N.Peterson, K.Rauch, J.Tistoj-Lara, J.Tomlinson, A.Ultzsch, R.Wiggins, E.Wright, McClureEngineering, KBSConstructors, P1Group, AZZGalv, HME, HouseofRocks, K.Ramberg, P.Watkins, MidwestConc.Materials, FoleyRental, A1Powder, Cottin’sHardware, NativeLandR.C., S.Hampton, T.Tangpuz,B.Brown
ClientLawrence Unified School District 497, Hillcrest Elementary Staff and Students, Hillcrest Parent Teacher Organization
Projecthttps://news.ku.edu/news/article/2023/12/12/ku-architecture-class-partners-lawrence-elementary-school-construct-shade-structure

The Ryan Gray Playground for All Children is an ADA accessible playground built in memory of a student from Hillcrest Elementary School. University of Kansas 3rd-year Architecture students built a 180m2 shade pavilion and rain garden adjacent to the playground. The pleated form follows an existing curved concrete slab to shade existing picnic benches and blend in with playground amenities. Colorful roof tiles compliment a vibrant playscape and reflect the international heritage of Hillcrest students. Playground signage is framed by the pavilion to strengthen unique forms present at the site.