Kids + Architecture + Exploration

My son had  camping-themed lessons  at day school this past week.  Despite my husband's pleads, we have yet to go camping as a family.  However,  I promise once it cools off, I'm willing to give it a shot.  Without the comforts of a cabin.  My son is obviously extremely excited to do so.  The proof is in the make shift blanket-tent still erected in the dining room.  Every night after school we crawl inside to read books by the light of the toy lantern, drink hot cocoa, eat  supper and then pretend to sleep in sleeping bags.  

Great memories, don't you think? And all we did is build a simple tent.

This past spring Thrasher Works was able to execute something similar but on a much grander scale.  We helped th+a (t. howard + associates architects, inc.) construct a play structure at the Dallas Arboretum, an exhibit which will be up through the end of December. Granted, th+a's designer (not me) was the driving force behind the final creation, I'd like to think Thrasher Works brought some knowledgeable buildingskills to the table, not to mention those beautiful ipe trimmed portals.

Our exhibit celebrates the polar expeditions of Admiral Byrd in the early 20th Century.  

Now that there's a break in the 100 degree weather, I may finally get my son out there to visit.  We'll have to bring our sleeping bags and camp out!  

Photo from last weekend with all the Arboretum's embellishments.

Photo from last weekend with all the Arboretum's embellishments.