Playko Playground

Playko is a good quality public space with a clear identity, streetball courts, a place to meet friends, and a space for contemporary culture and events. 

For several years, there had been a concrete plot of land in the centre of  Košice, waiting to fulfil its potential. We were approached by a young civic association "Dobrý kolektív" ("Good collective") with an incredible enthusiasm for a good cause to change this plot into a functional, good public space full of life. Together with designer Martin Jenč from Milk, Lousy, Viktor Fehér from Natreto in cooperation with the city of Košice we created a unique space connecting sport, art and culture. The playground can be used all year round. For majority of the year it serves as a sports field and a community space  and in the winter time it functions as an ice rink. The revitalisation of the area is part of the comprehensive concept of this park as a sports and relaxation zone.

Team: Sadovsky & Architects, Milk, Dobrý Kolektív, Lousy Auber

Oliver Sadovský, Elena Šoltésová, Natália Okáliová, Martin Jenča, Kristína Horinková, Martin Péchy, Lousy Auber

Typology: Public architecture

Year: 2022

Location: Košice, Slovakia

Status: Built

Images: Dobrý kolektív

Other: https://kolektiv.sk/