The Lappset Fono Interactive DJ-booth under a highway bridge

Since April 26, 2019, the city of Dortmund has had its You Point at the Phoenix Lake. This meeting place is an area of about 5,000m² with various leisure activities for young people. This project is unique because You Point is located directly under a highway bridge, and the Lappset Fono Interactive DJ-booth was integrated there. The Fono is the first outdoor DJ booth in the world. The You Point offers young people a place to “chill out” with music or be active with fun sports equipment, such as the first Parkour facility in Dortmund!

Dortmund, Germany
2019
Lappset GmbH
est. 3 min

Mr. Ruhrmann from the Youth Welfare Office Dortmund / Office for Children and Youth Interests says:

"Colleagues got to know the interactive devices from Lappset GmbH at a trade fair. Here, they could test the equipment right away. At the time, a meeting place for young people focused on sports and exercise was already planned. The Lappset Fono Interactive DJ-booth is the perfect addition because sports and music simply belong together!"

"The teens now have their own place!"

– Mr. Ruhrmann, Youth Welfare Office / Office for Children's Interests

A person wearing a shiny, metallic jacket with gold and silver sleeves plays on an outdoor exercise machine beneath a bridge. Other individuals are seen in the background, and the area features colorful graffiti, lush green scenery, and modern seating.
People are gathered under a highway bridge near graffiti-covered pillars. Some are interacting with art installations or hanging out near a picnic bench. The setting includes a park-like area with grassy slopes in the background.
An outdoor parkour, play, and fitness area under a highway bridge featuring various climbing structures, benches, and graffiti. A park area with paths and playground equipment is visible in the background. A person sits on a bench, and another exercises.
A person in a shiny silver jacket with red nail polish is using a DJ controller on an outdoor setup. One hand is placed on a turntable and the other on a set of buttons. Nearby, there are phones and equipment. The ground is paved with bricks.
Meeting place in Dortmund, Germany

A meeting place for the youth

It was important for the city to give young people a place to meet. That is why the city organized youth participation. More than 500 young people participated in the planning and helped design their place under and at bridge B 236. We -from Lappset GmbH- were present on this day with our Lappset Sutu Interactive ball wall and the Lappset Fono Interactive DJ-booth so that the young people could try out the equipment and get an overview of the different possibilities of use.

Mr. Ruhrmann continues,

"The feedback on social networks confirms that it has simply become a unique place. The different user groups now have their own place to hang out/chill and play sports."

On Google, you can see many facility reviews, among others. There, the You Point has a rating of 4 stars! The following reviews were left:

  • The DJ booth is cool.
  • Finally, something new and the DJ booth is well received
  • Great idea, it's fun, especially the DJ booth where you can play your own music with your phone.
  • It's a cool playground for the youth.

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