What if a horse statue left its pedestal and entered public life? Studio DENG explores that question with Flatland Horse, an installation presented at Seattle Design Festival.
The project replaces the conventional fixed monument with a participatory structure. Flat plywood profiles establish the horse’s recognisable outline, while shaggy chenille introduces a contrasting tactile surface.
Rather than serving solely as an object to view, Flatland Horse works as both a gateway and a slide. The design shifts the monument’s role from commemoration toward play, inviting visitors to move through and engage with its form.
For architects and public-space planners, the installation provides a compact example of how familiar civic symbols can be adapted for more active use. More details on the project were published by designboom.