Located in Domino Park, on the shores of the East River in Brooklyn, NY, Sweetwater Playground is a playful homage to the Domino Sugar refinery that previously stood in its stead. Working closely with local Brooklyn artist Mark Reigelman II, inspiration was drawn from existing ruins and materials to create a play space that both entertains children and teaches them about the site's history at the same time.
View of Sweetwater Playground from adjacent catwalk in Domino Park.
Photo courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
Final render of Sweetwater Playground. Photoshop post-work used to increase shadows and highlights.
Background image added courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
Final render of Sweetwater Playground. Photoshop post-work used to increase shadows and highlights.
Background image added courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
Final render of Sweetwater Playground. Photoshop post-work used to increase shadows and highlights.
Background image added courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
View of Sweetwater Playground in Domino Park with view of Manhattan beyond.
Photo courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
View of Sweetwater Playground in Domino Park with view of Manhattan beyond.
Photo courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
View of Sweetwater Playground in Domino Park with view of Williamsburg Bridge beyond.
Photo courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
View of Sweetwater Playground in Domino Park.
Photo courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
View of Sweetwater Playground in Domino Park. The Cabin was clad using reclaimed wood from the original Domino Sugar Refinery.
Photo courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
View of interior of The Silo net structure.
Photo courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
View of industrial details on Sweetwater Playground. Instead of attempting to hide hardware, I added more than what was structurally needed to enhance the industrial feel of the structure, better reflecting the site's refinery roots.
Photo courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
View of The Cabin in Sweetwater Playground.
Photo courtesy of Mark Reigelman II
