From the archives: Colin MacDonald

From Colin MacDonald: Parkour design, dream builds, and inspiration…

How can public spaces be designed to integrate parkour features while balancing community needs and architectural aesthetics?

Colin MacDonald discusses his experience designing parkour parks, and what he’s learned from the process. He shares thoughts on his creative process and inspirations before explaining more about Landscape Architecture and the program he is in. Colin unpacks some of his personal design and build dreams, along with the realities that affect them, and explores the connection between sculpture and parkour design.

“I think that a well-designed parkour park—compared to something like a well-designed skate park—has the potential to serve a lot of populations.” ~ Colin MacDonald (11:05)

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