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  Do all playgrounds look the same? Even 20 years ago, there were different kinds of playground. Some were built on concrete, some on sand and some were just made of different structures pieced together on the same compound and we still call it a playground. But as time advances, we get to see more and more complex looking  playground design in Singapore . The one thing that is common in all playgrounds is the kind of flooring they have. It is a type of rubber flooring called, the “ EPDM flooring ”. The EPDM flooring is commonly used for all playgrounds as they one of the cheapest and safest types of flooring to use. Not to mention, they abide by American’s safety standard for flooring when it comes to playground equipment. Thus, it became a necessity for all playgrounds unless better flooring is suggested. Nowadays, we have all kinds of playgrounds. As playgrounds are no longer just for the point of having fun, they are also beacon of development for growing kids. If you noti...

  As a kid, have you ever wondered where do playgrounds come from? We would first notice the whiteboards surrounding the construction being erected first, then a few months later comes the playground that magically appears out of nowhere. But kids being kids, there was nothing interesting about the origins of these playgrounds. We just want to play on this colourful and fancy equipment that could satisfy our desires for thrill and excitement.   Of course, these playgrounds don’t just appear randomly in the middle of nowhere. They are carefully planned and installed with the help of the  playground architect ,  playground supplier  and  playground builders  in Singapore to make them happen. Design and build a playground are definitely not easy. As a  playground designer , she has to keep in mind the surroundings before coming up with a design that can blend in or enhance the surrounding; natural or man-made. For most of us, these  playground b...