a2arquitectos transforms squash court into kaleidoscopic space in spain

a2arquitectos transforms squash court into kaleidoscopic space in spain
(above) the idea of the project was to create a human-size toy 
all images courtesy of a2arquitectos

madrid-based firm a2arquitectos has transformed a squash court into a leisure area for children in a hotel in majorca, spain, by incorporating a traditional toy concept: the kaleidoscope. the idea was to build a large scale version of it in order for kids to interact with and enjoy the different optical effects. variables such as external elements, natural light, and the people moving inside, generate a set of light effects and reflections that intervene the space and create multiple worlds for the children inside.

children can interact with it and it’s special optical aspects

the sobriety of the ancient squash court was altered by a large element that passes along the space: the giant kaleidoscope, whose hexagonal section is 9 meters in length and 2 meters high, allows the children to walk inside and become an active part in generating the effects while perceiving a strange sensation of weightlessness on the outdoor park.

video courtesy a2arquitectos

the main instance that wraps the ‘kaleidoscope’ is characterized by its pink hue, color whose relaxed excitement powers feelings, making it another element in the creation of the dreamlike space. all of this was enhanced by a random pattern of white circles of different sizes, which are home to various applications such as lighting, storage, slates, and caches.

light effects and reflections constantly change the inside aspect

entrance to the kaleidoscope

view from the inside

the main instance that wraps the ‘kaleidoscope’ is characterized by its pink hue

the color was selected because of it powers energy and feelings

the pink was enhanced with a pattern of different-sized circles

the circles were used to add lighting, fixtures, and other applications

all the surrounding spaces were treated with the same detail, giving them a dream-like feeling

bathroom

reflections

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edited by: juliana neira | designboom