Just Kidz Ormiston

Creo has been a part of bringing together many play spaces in Just Kidz centers throughout the country. Vanessa Henry, Operations Manager at Just Kidz Franchise System Ltd, first met with Creo more than five years ago. She has since been working with the Creo team to create fun and functional play spaces at all new build Just Kidz centres across New Zealand.

When the new centre at Ormiston was in development, Vanessa reached out to Creo to manage the build of the new outdoor play area. The brief was for a safe and inspiring play space that incorporated as many natural elements as possible to accompany the modern setting of this new centre.

The design of the space centred around engaging and inspiring the children through nature, unprescribed play opportunities, and flexible play pieces. A natural colour palette was used, full of greens, blues, and earth tones that were reflected in the surfacing and the equipment selected for the space. Various plantings were added to the space along with appropriate shading to protect children from the sun.

The result is a spacious yet cosy play area that fulfils all the needs of the centre. The space is inviting, open, and full of play elements to keep children engaged.