ZigZag Haus

Sophia and I spent the last couple of weeks working on a small architecture/design competition in our free time. All in all, we each spent about 15 hours total from start to finish... not a long time for doing collaborative design.

It was enjoyable, and we are happy with the result. It's simple and "dumb," which we both liked.

ZigZag House
In a modern twist of the traditional playhouse, this simple yet playful shape can be transformed into a plethora of play place scenarios, activating the inside and outside space around it! Walk by, and you're sure to look twice!

ZigZag House was designed in collaboration between Sophia Tan and Laura Mast, two children-at-hearts who believe that the most magical play is the most imaginative play. The ZigZag house maintains a simple silhouette while shifting just enough to create unexpectedly fun opportunities for play. Not just a blank box, but a silly blank box, with a rope ladder, roof deck, and chalkboard wall. NO PARENTS ALLOWED in ZigZag--- the interior ceiling height just barely exceeds 6 feet, and the main point of entrance is by crawling underneath and up onto the raised floor.
Daring! - climb the highest heights! explore the deepest dens! sail the wildest seas!
Decadent! - simplicity of lines and unexpected form!
Delightful! - fun for any age!


Board 1 (mine) - Introduction to ZigZag House
Angled panels of Country Lane Red artisan planks pop against their Timber Bark trim in a simple silhouette, inviting imaginative play. ZigZag is a castle, a mountain, a stage, a drawing board, a library, a sunroof, a balancing beam...


Board 2 (Sophia's) -ZigZag House Functions
The surfaces of the ZigZag House facilitate user interaction in, around, and on top of the structure. With a simple shape, the amount of activities are endless.