SCHOOLS
IS 59: Playyard Renovation
Working closely with the School, Semmens Associates developed a re-design for the entire existing playyard at IS 59 Queens. The 1.5 acre playyard was re-imagined as a series of multi-function use areas, including active recreation (play courts, synthetic turf mini field, and 100 meter track), passive recreation (game tables), outdoor classroom / amphitheater, dedicated exercise space, and a gathering space within a tree grove. Arched fence elements and re-purposing the existing handball wall allowed multiple activities to occur concurrently.