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Brian Massumi’s post-capitalist Temporary Autonomous Zone (TAZ) opposes the prevalent capitalist economy, while interfacing with it through products of capitalist value. For the pre-schooler (4-6 years old), a TAZ opens when, seeking novelty and thrill, he opposes his parent by contravening social norms through mischievous play.

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One of these norms is cleanliness. The use of the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park as an outdoor classroom ties clean water to biodiversity. Though it aims to promote closer interactions with the natural landscape, the park’s pristine setting and rules of conduct render such interactions distanced and underwhelming.

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This project creates a “zone of mischief” by “vandalising” Bishan Park with a “mud-beach”. Constructive and destructive play with mud creates and maintains the landscape. Thus, both the pre-schooler and his parent gain a more intimate relationship with the landscape by getting dirty, thus meeting the park’s educational objectives more holistically.​