customer case

The Heaven Resort, South Korea

girl in a wooden playground tower

Case details

Location

South Korea

Customer

The Heaven Resort

Sector

Age Group

2+

Giving families a reason to return

Family destinations are no longer evaluated by rooms alone. Today’s guests seek meaningful experiences and moments that bring families closer together.

At The Heaven Resort, the playground is designed as an integral part of the guest experience. Robinia play structures were selected for their organic aesthetic, blending seamlessly into the natural surroundings. This nature-based play environment invites children to move, explore, and connect - feeling the breeze, breathing fresh air, and observing the changes in weather and seasons. Time spent outdoors not only delights but also promotes relaxation and reduces stress for both children and adults. More than an amenity, this natural playground strengthens the resort’s identity - encouraging longer stays, creating lasting memories, and giving families a reason to return.

KOMPAN created designs that perfectly matched our vision. From installation to the final completion, everything was done seamlessly.

Wang Won Kyun

General Manager, The Heaven Resort

Designed for discovery, imagination, and longer play experiences

Children are naturally drawn to play environments that offer freedom, challenge, and opportunities for discovery. The Robinia playground at The Heaven Resort supports these developmental needs through open-ended play inspired by nature.

The organic forms and natural textures encourage children to climb, balance, explore, and invent their own adventures. Unlike highly structured play experiences, natural play environments stimulate creativity and support decision-making, problem-solving, and confidence-building.

The varied play opportunities encourage children to stay engaged for longer periods and discover new challenges each time they visit. As children return to the playground, they continue to find new ways to interact with the environment, strengthening physical, social, and cognitive skills through play. The result is a richer play experience that keeps children engaged while creating meaningful moments for the entire family.

Physical

Physical

Joy of movement: motor skills, muscle, cardio and bone density

Cognitive

Cognitive

Joy of learning: curiosity, understanding of causal relationships and knowledge of the world

Social-Emotional

Social-Emotional

Joy of being together: teamwork, tolerance and sense of belonging

Creative

Creative

Joy of creating: co-creation and experimenting with materials

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