DESIGN
We are market leaders in the design and build of bespoke playgrounds having built numerous award-winning playgrounds. We can help you with the design process from initial concept design through to detailed construction drawings, advice on adding play value, feedback on compliance with play safety standards, engineering support and liaise with external play safety consultants
We can help you with the design process. If you are an architect, we can check your designs to ensure they are ASTM and EN 1176 compliant. We can produce detailed construction drawings and if you want suggestions on how to add play value. We can design your play space from initial conception through to detailed construction drawings and engineering calculations through to it being inspected by an independent play inspector.
We have years of experience designing and building bespoke playgrounds. We have our own in-house design team who have spent time on site building playground equipment, so they understand the issues involved in terms of engineering, play safety standards and durability. We are conversant with most CAD software and can provide you with detailed drawings and advise on ASTM and EN 1176 compliance. We are more than happy to either create a design for you or look at the designs you have created and provide expert feedback in terms of possible construction techniques and play safety standards compliance.
BUILD
We have our own manufacturing facility based in United Kingdom and are in the process of setting up a facility in the United States which will be operational by summer 2021. Both facilities are collocated with our timber suppliers.
This means that we are able to maintain tight quality control over our raw materials with minimal lead in times before we can start manufacturing our playground equipment. Our design and manufacture teams work closely so when manufacturing complex structures the manufacturing team and the design team can be in constant contact to ensure that details are adhered to.
You are welcome to come to our facility to inspect your equipment prior to delivery. We can also have the play safety inspector check the equipment at our facility before it is delivered to site to minimise any play inspection snagging.
We have our own on site installation teams ensuring our playground equipment is installed to a hire standard.
MAINTENANCE
When purchasing playground equipment you want playground equipment that is going to last and if there is a failure then the problem will be rectified quickly.
Because we manufacture our own equipment in the United Kingdom and the United States and our raw material suppliers are local we are able to quickly respond to issues in the unlikely event of there being something wrong with our equipment.
We also provide detailed maintenance guides for all of our equipment. Because our equipment is built from durable hardwood and designed and built for the outdoor environment it requires very little maintenance. We are confident about the durability of our equipment and offer long warranties.
PROJECTS
AWARDS
PRINCIPAL AWARD WINNER – COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT
Holland Park Adventure Playground, BALI Awards 2020
AWARD WINNER – HARD LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION
Holland Park Adventure Playground, BALI Awards 2020
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Holland Park Adventure Playground, New London Awards 2020
AWARD WINNER – COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT
School in North London, BALI Awards 2020
GRAND AWARD WINNER
The Children’s Garden Kew, BALI Awards 2019
PRINCIPAL AWARD WINNER – COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT
The Children’s Garden Kew, BALI Awards 2019
WINNER – HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION
Jellicoe Water Gardens, Landscape Institute Award 2017
PRINCIPAL AWARD WINNER – URBAN REGENERATION
Woodhouse Urban Park, BALI Awards 2016
WINNER – BEST PUBLIC SPACE
Woodhouse Urban Park, New London Architecture Award 2017
HIGHLY COMMENDED – REGENERATION
Woodhouse Urban Park, RICS Award 2017
PRINCIPAL AWARD WINNER – COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS
Alexandra Road Park, BALI Awards 2016
PRINCIPAL AWARD WINNER – REGENERATION SCHEME
Alexandra Road Park, BALI Awards 2016
WINNER
Alexandra Road Park, Camden Design Award 2017
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Drapers Field, WAN Landscape Award 2014
‘The new children’s garden is the best playground I have ever been to. It is a beautiful, sensory rich environment that encourages children to relate to others, explore and try new things. The layout of aesthetically impressive and provides a lot of fun!’
‘The playground project has been very successful – visitor numbers have increased significantly. People buying annual passes has increased 30-40% each year since construction. Feed-back is very positive and clearly the playground is a major reason for return visits and increased membership.’
‘All the stake holders were very pleased with the results and end product. We would recommend Duncan and Grove as not just a competent play equipment company but as a market leader in the field.’