a+u May 2026 | Spaces for Play

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Feature

• a+u May 2026 special issue: Spaces for Play
• Explores children's rights within urban environments
• Features 22 international architectural and urban projects
• Includes works integrating play spaces into existing cities
• Japanese / English bilingual edition

Description

a+u May 2026: Spaces for Play explores the theme of children’s right to the city, examining how play can be reintroduced into urban environments often designed without children in mind.

The issue presents 22 projects from around the world, ranging from large-scale urban parks and public interventions to architectural renovations that integrate spaces for play into existing structures.

Featured projects explore a wide variety of approaches and materials—from flexible temporary pavilions and adaptive reuse strategies to experimental forms created with local materials and advanced fabrication technologies.

The issue also reflects on historical precedents, including the legacy of playground designer Aldo van Eyck, while questioning how contemporary architects and artists can create playful environments for both children and adults.

Rather than treating play as a secondary urban function, Spaces for Play positions playful environments as opportunities to rethink cities, public space, and human interaction.

Details

Title: a+u May 2026 / Spaces for Play
Publisher: A and U Co., Ltd.
Release Date: April 27, 2026
Language: Japanese / English (Bilingual)
Pages: 160 pages
Size: 29.2 × 21.9 × 0.9 cm

Condition: Brand New

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