Public Spaces
A Nest for Community
Play for All
The Northfield Community Education Center wanted an installation that would foster play and community for children. Jo-Lu collaborated with the Minnesota Children’s Museum to design and build this play space that also serves as an art object.
The Nest invites kids to spend time exploring a space that evokes both the safety of enclosure and the thrill of openness.
The curved shapes and concentric design echo natural organic patterns and bring a feel of the outdoors into the education center.
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Get a bird’s eye view of The Nest.
Tour the Nest and let your imagination take flight.
Building the Nest
All elements were fabricated and assembled by Jo-Lu. The curved shapes required exceptional attention to detail, and the structure had to be sturdy enough to stand up to the destructive force of enthusiastic kids.