Gaming spaces that become part of a residential project
The "Cheharda" bureau designs and implements courtyards, play hubs, boulevards, and public zones for residential complexes. We work with architecture, landscape, natural materials, and play — so that each project develops its own point of attraction.
The courtyard — part of how life unfolds in the neighborhood
A buyer chooses more than just an apartment. They look at how the route from home to school is organized, where a child will spend time after lessons, whether it’s possible to linger in the courtyard, meet neighbors, take a walk, and relax.
Play space becomes a significant part of this daily life. It helps the territory gain character, brings together different age groups, and makes the living environment more interesting every day — not just on the day the project is handed over.
We don’t assemble a playground from ready-made elements. First, we analyze the site, architecture, topography, and future resident routes. Then we create a space that continues the residential project itself.
Play space becomes a significant part of this daily life. It helps the territory gain character, brings together different age groups, and makes the living environment more interesting every day — not just on the day the project is handed over.
We don’t assemble a playground from ready-made elements. First, we analyze the site, architecture, topography, and future resident routes. Then we create a space that continues the residential project itself.
From first sketch to finished space
"Cheharda" is an architectural bureau specializing in natural play and educational spaces. We can join at the master plan stage, concept development, design phase, or even during ongoing construction.
Work begins with the territory and the task. We study the site, develop play and movement scenarios, create a concept, prepare design documentation, manufacture elements, perform installation, and hand over the completed facility.
Work begins with the territory and the task. We study the site, develop play and movement scenarios, create a concept, prepare design documentation, manufacture elements, perform installation, and hand over the completed facility.
- Territory and initial data analysis
- Concept and play scenarios
- Architectural and landscape design
- Working documentation
- Material selection and element development
- Manufacturing
- Delivery and installation
- Certification of the finished playground
- Warranty service — in accordance with the contract
Residential Solutions
Courtyard playgrounds
The spaces within residential complexes are designed for active and quiet play, brief meet-ups, strolls, and relaxation. We work with both compact courtyards and large-scale block developments.
Playhubs
Large play areas that draw residents from the entire neighborhood. Here, people can move around, explore, discover their own routes, play together, and come back again and again.
Boulevards and public areas
Play areas located along walking routes, in the neighborhood’s central spaces, in public squares, and between the various phases of development. They connect the area and bring it to life.
Spaces for different ages
Small children, school-age kids, teenagers, parents, and residents without children can all coexist within the same area. We carefully consider the connections between zones so that everyone can find their own way of inhabiting the space.
Game Interiors
Children's areas in the lobby, club spaces, sales offices, community centers, and public interiors of the residential complex.
Projects for residential complexes
SNAKE
Moscow2022
Concept & architectural supervision: Basis architectural bureau Design & construction: Cheharda bureau
The playground is inspired by the name of the residential complex where it is located. It is the first children's space in Moscow where complex technical solutions have come together with a musical concept and a modern approach to the physical and intellectual development of children. Toddlers will find Caribbean white sand, a tactile wall, and various sorters here, while older kids will find horizontal nets and objects with optical and musical effects. We also provided slides, an active play zone, trampolines, and vine ropes for teenagers up to 14 years old.
The central play element is a year-round funnel slide. Children's slides of this scale are a great rarity. By inviting an experienced campanologist specializing in bell creation, we managed to make it not only impressive but also maximally safe for children.
All play elements form a single route. By traversing it, children gain new experience, develop communication skills, train agility, and receive positive emotions.
The 450 m² area includes: a multifunctional play art object and shock-absorbing surfaces.
Client: SZ "PIONEER-1"
Moscow2022
Concept & architectural supervision: Basis architectural bureau Design & construction: Cheharda bureau
The playground is inspired by the name of the residential complex where it is located. It is the first children's space in Moscow where complex technical solutions have come together with a musical concept and a modern approach to the physical and intellectual development of children. Toddlers will find Caribbean white sand, a tactile wall, and various sorters here, while older kids will find horizontal nets and objects with optical and musical effects. We also provided slides, an active play zone, trampolines, and vine ropes for teenagers up to 14 years old.
The central play element is a year-round funnel slide. Children's slides of this scale are a great rarity. By inviting an experienced campanologist specializing in bell creation, we managed to make it not only impressive but also maximally safe for children.
All play elements form a single route. By traversing it, children gain new experience, develop communication skills, train agility, and receive positive emotions.
The 450 m² area includes: a multifunctional play art object and shock-absorbing surfaces.
Client: SZ "PIONEER-1"
OLD LIGHTHOUSE
Moscow2021
A large playground featuring a high-rise art object in the form of a Lighthouse, integrated into the multifunctional leisure zone of the "Ostafyevo" residential complex.
According to legend, an old lighthouse on a distant ocean island was once damaged by a severe storm. Joining forces, children built scaffolding around the lighthouse, as well as suspension bridges to neighboring islands, to make it easier for guys to get there from their homes for construction.
The central architectural landmark of the playground is a ten-meter play art object with a slide and a viewing platform amidst "construction forests." To convey the image of an old lighthouse that has seen many views, trees of natural geometry were used in its casing. Nine-meter tree trunks with branches were selected so that they could embrace the circumference of the lighthouse, preserving its silhouette and forming a complete shape. In the lighthouse casing, the trees are interwoven in three layers. The final position of each tree was determined directly on the playground, and as a result, every branch found its place in the complex interlacing of unpredictable forms!
This unique solution has no world analogs and adds artistic value to the image of the lighthouse, adding mystery and offering many ways to interpret the created image.
In addition to the architectural dominant, the "Old Lighthouse" playhub combines several play islands: a sand island, a climbing island, and a movement island. They are separated by paths and connected to each other by underground tunnels. Together, the play elements provide a full range of diverse types of movement, contributing to harmonious physical development and brain development.
Moscow2021
A large playground featuring a high-rise art object in the form of a Lighthouse, integrated into the multifunctional leisure zone of the "Ostafyevo" residential complex.
According to legend, an old lighthouse on a distant ocean island was once damaged by a severe storm. Joining forces, children built scaffolding around the lighthouse, as well as suspension bridges to neighboring islands, to make it easier for guys to get there from their homes for construction.
The central architectural landmark of the playground is a ten-meter play art object with a slide and a viewing platform amidst "construction forests." To convey the image of an old lighthouse that has seen many views, trees of natural geometry were used in its casing. Nine-meter tree trunks with branches were selected so that they could embrace the circumference of the lighthouse, preserving its silhouette and forming a complete shape. In the lighthouse casing, the trees are interwoven in three layers. The final position of each tree was determined directly on the playground, and as a result, every branch found its place in the complex interlacing of unpredictable forms!
This unique solution has no world analogs and adds artistic value to the image of the lighthouse, adding mystery and offering many ways to interpret the created image.
In addition to the architectural dominant, the "Old Lighthouse" playhub combines several play islands: a sand island, a climbing island, and a movement island. They are separated by paths and connected to each other by underground tunnels. Together, the play elements provide a full range of diverse types of movement, contributing to harmonious physical development and brain development.
SPIDERS
Ulyanovsk
2020
At this modern high-rise development site, not just a natural play space has been created, but something mysterious, unknown, and unique.
Here, a fragment of the insect world has been recreated, where huge webs are woven from silk and houses are built from twigs. A world that both beckons and frightens...
"Spiders" is a natural play hub that will be interesting for children, teenagers, and adults alike. The space features several zones.
"Sandy Shore" is a zone for toddlers to develop fine motor skills, featuring a sifting station and a huge sandbox that is easy to get into... by sliding down a slide! "Climbing Thickets" is a zone for children aged 3-7, where balance, strength, and agility can be tested on spinners and rope climbing structures. "Swaying Reed" is a zone for children aged 3-12 with various types of swings and platforms for jumping.
The center of attraction for the entire playground is the art object and play complex "Spiders," featuring two spider nest-towers, rope tunnels, and a huge slide, accessible only via nets, rope ways, or 3D mazes. The entire playground is visible from the top of the high towers, and in the evenings, they can serve as gathering spots for teenagers. Different wood species were used for the towers, and their combination gives the art object a fairytale flair.
The "Spiders" playground features a large meadow where you can play active games or gather in a large group. The playground is surrounded by green hills. They not only create additional opportunities for play but also make the space complete and truly natural.
Client: Specialized Developer "Novaya Zhizn" (New Life)
Ulyanovsk
2020
At this modern high-rise development site, not just a natural play space has been created, but something mysterious, unknown, and unique.
Here, a fragment of the insect world has been recreated, where huge webs are woven from silk and houses are built from twigs. A world that both beckons and frightens...
"Spiders" is a natural play hub that will be interesting for children, teenagers, and adults alike. The space features several zones.
"Sandy Shore" is a zone for toddlers to develop fine motor skills, featuring a sifting station and a huge sandbox that is easy to get into... by sliding down a slide! "Climbing Thickets" is a zone for children aged 3-7, where balance, strength, and agility can be tested on spinners and rope climbing structures. "Swaying Reed" is a zone for children aged 3-12 with various types of swings and platforms for jumping.
The center of attraction for the entire playground is the art object and play complex "Spiders," featuring two spider nest-towers, rope tunnels, and a huge slide, accessible only via nets, rope ways, or 3D mazes. The entire playground is visible from the top of the high towers, and in the evenings, they can serve as gathering spots for teenagers. Different wood species were used for the towers, and their combination gives the art object a fairytale flair.
The "Spiders" playground features a large meadow where you can play active games or gather in a large group. The playground is surrounded by green hills. They not only create additional opportunities for play but also make the space complete and truly natural.
Client: Specialized Developer "Novaya Zhizn" (New Life)
DNA MOLECULE
Izhevsk
2022
With the discovery of the DNA molecule structure, a new era began in the history of medicine, biology, and science as a whole. Realizing the scale of this discovery's impact on all of humanity inspired us to create the main play object for a children's playground in the "Znak" residential complex in Izhevsk.
A white DNA molecule in the form of two intertwined ribbons made of metal encompasses the entire playground.
The recognizable, unobtrusive image made the Molecule an art object, but the authors also preserved its functional component — it is a structure with swings, a climbing wall, a slide, climbing elements, rope tunnels, and hammocks.
The play elements are aimed at developing a child's brain through diverse movements during play. The complex is located on artificially created hills, which create even more interesting opportunities for play, and in front of them lies a huge sand lake.
The 465 m² playground includes: 1 play complex with a slide and swings, 1 sandbox, shock-absorbing surface, and landscape elements.
Client: Zhelezno Izhevsk
Izhevsk
2022
With the discovery of the DNA molecule structure, a new era began in the history of medicine, biology, and science as a whole. Realizing the scale of this discovery's impact on all of humanity inspired us to create the main play object for a children's playground in the "Znak" residential complex in Izhevsk.
A white DNA molecule in the form of two intertwined ribbons made of metal encompasses the entire playground.
The recognizable, unobtrusive image made the Molecule an art object, but the authors also preserved its functional component — it is a structure with swings, a climbing wall, a slide, climbing elements, rope tunnels, and hammocks.
The play elements are aimed at developing a child's brain through diverse movements during play. The complex is located on artificially created hills, which create even more interesting opportunities for play, and in front of them lies a huge sand lake.
The 465 m² playground includes: 1 play complex with a slide and swings, 1 sandbox, shock-absorbing surface, and landscape elements.
Client: Zhelezno Izhevsk
"TRUBA" (PIPE/FLUE) PLAYGROUND IN "JAZZ" RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
Moscow
2022
Concept & architectural supervision: Megabudka bureau Design & construction: Cheharda bureau
The playground is inspired by the name of the residential complex where it is located. It is the first children's space in Moscow where complex technical solutions have come together with a unique musical concept and a modern approach to the physical and intellectual development of children.
Toddlers will find Caribbean white sand, a tactile wall, and various sorters here, while older kids will find horizontal nets and objects with optical and musical effects. We also provided slides, an active play zone, trampolines, and vine ropes for teenagers up to 14 years old.
The central play element is a year-round funnel slide. Children's slides of this scale are a great rarity. By inviting an experienced campanologist specializing in bell creation to the project, we managed to make it not only impressive but also maximally safe for children.
All play elements form a single route. By traversing it, children gain new experience, develop communication skills, train agility, and receive positive emotions.
The 450 m² area includes: a multifunctional play art object and shock-absorbing surfaces.
Client: Sminex – Inteko
Moscow
2022
Concept & architectural supervision: Megabudka bureau Design & construction: Cheharda bureau
The playground is inspired by the name of the residential complex where it is located. It is the first children's space in Moscow where complex technical solutions have come together with a unique musical concept and a modern approach to the physical and intellectual development of children.
Toddlers will find Caribbean white sand, a tactile wall, and various sorters here, while older kids will find horizontal nets and objects with optical and musical effects. We also provided slides, an active play zone, trampolines, and vine ropes for teenagers up to 14 years old.
The central play element is a year-round funnel slide. Children's slides of this scale are a great rarity. By inviting an experienced campanologist specializing in bell creation to the project, we managed to make it not only impressive but also maximally safe for children.
All play elements form a single route. By traversing it, children gain new experience, develop communication skills, train agility, and receive positive emotions.
The 450 m² area includes: a multifunctional play art object and shock-absorbing surfaces.
Client: Sminex – Inteko
Projects that remain part of the city
- Over 10 years of designing play and educational spaces
- More than 70 completed projects
- Projects in 20+ cities across Russia and beyond
- 50+ specialists in design, production, and installation teams
- Our team includes architects, designers, engineers, technologists, production and installation specialists, as well as a child psychologist
- Projects recognized by Archwood, Build School Project, Martela EdDesign Award, and 100+ AWARDS
The bureau’s portfolio features projects in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Ulyanovsk, Izhevsk, Kazan, Murmansk, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Kaliningrad, Yakutsk, Barcelona, and other cities. It also includes projects honored with Archwood, Build School Project, Martela EdDesign Award, and 100+ AWARDS.
One team — one clear path
We join at any stage
We work with the territory at the master plan, concept, design, or construction stage. This allows us to integrate the play space into the existing logic of the project.
We see the whole territory
The playground is connected to the architecture, landscape, routes, engineering solutions, and the life of the courtyard. We view it as part of the overall environment, not as a separate object.
We consider implementation from the start
Form, materials, and play scenarios are created with an understanding of the budget, technology, installation, timelines, and future use of the space.
We guide the project to completion
The bureau’s team accompanies the design, production, and installation to ensure the original concept isn’t lost along the way to realization.
We provide a warranty on the facility
After the facility is handed over, warranty service applies as defined in the contract.
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The path from territory to finished space
Getting to know the task
We discuss the future facility, the territory, timelines, and the format of the bureau’s involvement.
Studying the site
We look at the architecture, topography, landscaping, routes, future users, and site constraints.
Creating the concept
We find the image of the space, develop play scenarios, zoning, movement flows, and materials.
Designing
We prepare architectural and working solutions, work out structural details, materials, and coordination with related specialists.
Manufacturing and installation
We manufacture the elements, organize delivery, and perform installation on-site.
Handing over the facility
We check the readiness of the space, hand over the necessary documentation, and provide warranty obligations.
Safety is built into the project
A play space must be not only interesting but also safe for daily use. Therefore, we consider issues of structures, materials, surfaces, installation, and operation right at the design stage.
For every implemented playground, the bureau prepares a set of documents required for handing over the facility. Depending on the scope of the project, this may include:
For every implemented playground, the bureau prepares a set of documents required for handing over the facility. Depending on the scope of the project, this may include:
- Playground certificate
- Product and play element passports
- Declarations of conformity
- Documents for used materials
- As-built and accompanying documentation
Spaces are created by people of different professions
A distributed team of architects, designers, engineers, technologists, production, and installation specialists works on every project. We combine different areas of expertise into a single goal: to ensure the idea is preserved in the drawing, the material quality is maintained in production, and the finished space comes alive in the children’s daily lives.
When developing play scenarios, we look at the territory through a child’s eyes: how they want to move, what they can explore, where to hide, what to climb, and what to invent themselves. A child psychologist helps us with this work.
When developing play scenarios, we look at the territory through a child’s eyes: how they want to move, what they can explore, where to hide, what to climb, and what to invent themselves. A child psychologist helps us with this work.
Questions and Answers
Yes. We can start with the territory and the task: discuss the future residential complex, study the initial materials, and suggest a format for further work.
Ideally — at the master plan or concept stage, when the play space can be integrated with the architecture, landscape, routes, and engineering solutions. However, we can join later as well: for a specific courtyard, playhub, boulevard, or an already ongoing project.
Yes. The bureau can develop the concept and design part separately, or handle the entire process through to production and installation.
No. We work with territories of various scales: from intimate courtyards and play zones near sales offices to large playhubs and neighborhood public spaces.
The scope of work is determined by the task. The project may include the concept, design, working documentation, production, delivery, installation, certification, and warranty obligations. After an initial conversation, we will suggest a suitable work format.
Yes. We can implement the project fully: manufacture the elements, organize delivery, perform installation, and hand over the finished facility. The feasibility and scope of work are determined based on the specific task.
Warranty service is provided for completed facilities in accordance with the contract.
Yes. The bureau implements projects in various cities across Russia and beyond. Geography, logistics, and the scope of work are discussed individually for each project.
Play spaces that become part of a residential project
The "Cheharda" bureau designs and implements courtyards, playhubs, boulevards, and public zones for residential complexes. We work with architecture, landscape, natural materials, and play — so that each project develops its own point of attraction.
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