Playgrounds for Architecture and Design
What role does play have in your next project? Architecture and design professionals can work with Soft Play® every step of the way to deliver outdoor and indoor playground solutions that fit every space. We believe there are no limits to imagination. Whatever role a playground experience needs to play, we’ll make it safe, engaging and within your budget. Need to increase foot traffic in a retail environment? Or design a community gathering place? Looking to attract families? We’ve got solutions for every environment.
Custom Services for Architecture & Design
We work alongside architects and designers every step of the way, from initial design to final installation and fabrication. Together, we can bring your unique vision for a space to life.
Strategic Planning for Flow and Feasibility
Soft Play integrates floor plans with architectural plans to maximize your square footage without disrupting traffic flow. We prioritize adherence to ASTM F1918-21 standards and ADA accessibility requirements, reducing liability concerns for developers early in the design phase.
Take a look at our end-to-end process:
- Consultation: Before construction begins, we encourage an early consultation to determine structural requirements, including ceiling height and the load-bearing capacity you require. We will work together to assess the space to set the design foundation for demographics, events and fitness needs.
- Design: During the design phase, we bring your vision to life through digital models and CAD files. Our experts have experience with layout, various types of equipment and other features that encourage play. We consider safety, the surrounding environment, equipment variety, amenities, themes and upkeep needs to develop a thorough plan for your space. From brand colors to sculpted mascots, we make the design phase unique to your company.
- Manufacturing: At our state-of-the-art facilities in Monett, Missouri, and Englewood, Colorado, we perform all in-house metal fabrication, rotation molding and powder coating. Having this control allows us to dictate on-time delivery and quality compliance for every project. We can also eliminate costs to help projects fit your budget and authorize last-minute changes without additional delays or costs.
- Installation: Our installation professionals are certified, trained and regularly tested to ensure compliance with current standards and regulations. We promote proper system assembly so you feel confident in the final product. Our team has earned a stellar reputation in our industry, ensuring we follow every installation process with safety and knowledge.
- Maintenance: To safeguard your investment and ensure continued safety and optimal performance, we offer dedicated maintenance support. Our team provides comprehensive guidance and services to help preserve the structural integrity, functionality and aesthetic appeal of your installation.
Financing and Capital Planning for Commercial Projects
A playground can drive dwell time and repeat visits to your business. However, playground equipment is a significant capital expenditure. Soft Play can help mitigate up front costs.
Your program can include value-engineering options to accommodate different budget tiers. If a design exceeds your budget, we can reconfigure components to hit the price point without sacrificing safety or visual impact. Additionally, there are several potential tax benefits of leasing equipment. Your indoor playground could qualify for Section 179 tax deductions, allowing your business to write off the full purchase price in the current tax year. Contact your personal tax advisor for more information on your tailored benefits.
Benefits of choosing soft play to design your playground
For over 40 years, Soft Play has been a global leader in contained playground equipment. With installations in more than 60 countries, we are well known for our ability to deliver commercial playground equipment that can be customized to any space and budget. We deliver high-quality, durable playgrounds designed for your space, including options with upper-level Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access for inclusive play.
There are many benefits to designing your commercial playground with Soft Play, including:
- We make the entire playground equipment design process easy from start to finish.
- All of our playground equipment can be tailored for multiple age groups and spaces, both large and small.
- We offer a fully-staffed in-house design team of graphic designers, 3D artists and illustrators.
- Our team performs extensive cycle and destructive testing to ensure our playground equipment can withstand years of use.
- Our designs meet or exceed the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for soft contained playground equipment.
- Our experienced sales representatives work with architects to ensure success in every step of the commercial playground equipment design process.
- We can offer guidance on topics such as ADA access, theming, age-appropriate commercial play components or customization.
- Our customer service professionals are readily available to help with playground equipment maintenance, repair or installation.
- We offer on-time delivery for all your commercial playground equipment needs.
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Ready to get started? Connect with our design team to request custom renderings or feasibility assessments for your next project today.
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