KOMPAN is featured in ArchDaily
Shaping Spaces for Children
Designing for Childhood, Together
At KOMPAN, we believe that shaping spaces for children is more than a design challenge - it’s a shared responsibility with long-term impact. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor ArchDaily’s August editorial theme: “Shaping Spaces for Children.”
This month, we’re spotlighting how child-centered design rooted in research, play, and participation can transform public spaces into inclusive, inspiring environments where every child can thrive. From physical activity to emotional well-being, the way we design for children today shapes the communities of tomorrow.
Dive into our featured article by Jeanette Fich Jespersen, Head of the KOMPAN Play Institute, and explore the why, what, and how behind truly human-centered playground design.
“Children’s changing needs happen at an intense pace as they grow through different developmental stages. If we’re not designing with those changes in mind - and with children involved - we’re not designing successfully.”
Jeanette Fich Jespersen, Head of KOMPAN Play Institute
Featuring the KOMPAN Play Institute
Backed by Research. Driven by Play.
The KOMPAN Play Institute is our in-house research center - a team of play specialists who’ve been studying how children play, grow, and thrive since the 1980s.
Their work ensures that every KOMPAN playground is more than just fun - it’s a space that supports physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and creative development. From white papers to real-world testing, the Institute’s insights guide our innovation and help cities and communities design smarter, more inclusive play spaces.
Would you like to know what really motivates children to play? The KOMPAN Play Institute has the answers, and the data to back it up.
Designed with Children - Not Just for Them
1. Co-Created with Kids
We don’t assume what children want - we ask them. KOMPAN playground equipment is co-created and tested with children, ensuring it delivers what really matters: fun, challenge, and the freedom to play their way.
2. Designed Through Observation
We study how children move, what excites them, and what keeps them coming back. Their behavior and feedback shape everything - from the height of a climbing net to the thrill of a slide. It’s design driven by real play.
3. Built for Belonging
Inclusion is at the heart of every design. Our playgrounds are made to welcome children of all abilities, with features like wheelchair-accessible ramps, sensory play panels, and quiet zones. Because the best playgrounds don’t just entertain - they empower.
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