CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

Swings and seesaws have always been spaces for social interaction and play. “Impulse” reinvents these traditional playground fixtures by transforming them into an interactive artistic experience that brings light, movement and sound together.

The installation presents a series of large seesaws that come to life when visitors activate them: the brightness of the light and the music notes change with each movement, creating a unique, collective symphony. Inspired by musical serialism, the work creates moments of intensity and calm through the repetition and variation of sound and light elements. This ephemeral, changing landscape turns a public space into a shining playground where old and young alike can rediscover the joy of playing together. The seesaws become urban instruments that invite interaction, laughter and surprises, creating a collective experience that will blur the lines between art, play and social interactions.

Acknowledgements: Oficina de Québec a Barcelona

CS Design, founded by Conor Sampson in 2008, is an architectural lighting studio that has earned the trust of numerous architecture, landscape design and engineering firms. Their expertise ranges from lighting up parks, heritage buildings and public spaces to works of art. They excel in designing custom lighting and programmable control systems, always with a strong commitment to energy efficiency.

Lateral Office, founded in 2003 by Lola Sheppard and Mason White in Toronto, represents an experimental vision of architecture that transcends the traditional boundaries of design. Their innovative approach merges architecture, landscape design and urban planning to address the complex challenges of urban environments. Their projects and research are known for establishing meaningful dialogue with public space, infrastructure and the environment, always from a social, environmental and political perspective.