Ytter Rum
Ytter Rum transforms the fence around the tennis court into an interactive wall, opening up the possibilities to use this big nearly unused vertical surface. A structure similar to a pegboard is incorporated in the main fence. It has two main functions – it inspires different kinds of play and it is a place to meet and share information. In this way it could be used by people with various interests and different ages. You can put your own message on the chalkboard-flag and hoist it, seek information about what the tennants association is planning, invent new ball games, find your things in the Lost&Found corner, combine the holes with branches and sticks from the side to build a small shed or just hang out and feel at home. Or why don't you use it to organize a small flea market, using the holes to hang clothes? The possibilities are nearly endless...
HDK , Högskolan för Design och Konsthandverk, and Förbo, a Swedish housing company, gave us students the task to create a concept for an activity park in one of Förbo’s housing areas Björkås in Ytterby. As a group we created an identity and several events to engage with the community in Björkas.
My concept was then also developed through a series of workshops and events with teenagers and people from the area. Finally my proposal was chosen by Förbo to be built.
