refortify 2018

Praxis3 had the awesome opportunity to participate in this year’s refortify event, thanks to our sponsor, Spartan Surfaces. Refortify is a local program that walks young students through the design process (from concept to construction) of their very own fort. Our team consisted of Jessica Earp, Charlotte Friedman, Kristopher Goettig, Bezawit Moges, Logan Patterson, Michael Weaver, and Garrett Womble.  We met several times leading up to build day to brainstorm ideas, discuss construction, and collect donations from co-workers.  The clothing and materials are donated to benefit Salvation Army Kroc Center’s mission.

Our little architects, Brenden and Gabriel, wanted to highlight their love of the changing seasons in this fort. We’ve chosen to represent each season through the application of color and season-specific amenities. From the warmth and fun of summer to the peaceful calm of winter, take a walk through the year inside!

The entrance of the fort represents spring with lively green grass and colorful snacks. For Gabriel and Brenden, playing basketball reminds them of Spring and Summer. Between playing on a team and after school pickup games, our little architects spend a lot of their free time on the court. To celebrate their love of basketball, we chose to include a hoop and a space to dribble. When not on the court, they also enjoy:

• chill-axing
• talking to Alexa
• playing video games
• eating chips

To simulate the cozy warmth of fall and winter, we included a pile of pillows and a video game corner. Here, our little architects can kick back and relax. To represent the playful side of winter, we built a sledding hill that also serves as the exit to our fort.