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modular ‘playrise’ kit brings easy-build playgrounds to children in refugee sites

designboom.com·May 14, 2026

Playrise is a modular timber playground designed for children in refugee settlements and disaster relief sites, starting with a pilot project in Aysaita camp, Ethiopia. The structure is adaptable, built with basic tools, and aims to provide a space for play while addressing the logistical challenges of displacement.

For a professional interested in modular construction and architecture, the Playrise project demonstrates how modular design can be effectively applied to humanitarian contexts, such as refugee camps, by creating flexible, scalable, and participatory spaces. The modular timber playground's design allows for ease of transport, assembly, and reconfiguration, making it an adaptable solution that can be tailored to various site-specific needs and cultural contexts, which can be particularly valuable in designing sustainable and responsive environments.

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