Beautiful New Sod Room Provides Communal Green Play for Chicago Kids
Posted By Tafline Laylin On March 10, 2013 @ 10:07 am In Architecture,carousel showcase,Inhabitots | No Comments
Frustrated with an absence of communal, eco-minded play areas in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Cynthia Valenciana and her husband commissioned design extraordinaire Jen Talbot [4] to create Sod Room [5]. Decorated with a variety of recycled materials [6] such as wine corks and books and even shopping bags from Trader Joes, the vibrant play room offers children an opportunity to unleash their imagination in a healthy, earth-centric space. Hit the jump to see a few more images of Talbot’s inspired design and head on down if you’re in the area.
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