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We create
creospace.co.nz
smart public
playspaces.
Contents
.4 Design something
exceptional
.6 Bringing it all together
.8 Our team
.10 Moving the
vision forward
.11 Planning for success
.12 Caring for the
environment
.14 Safety matters
.16 Going from plan
to reality
Playspace Design + Build
3.
Designing
New Zealand’s next
generation of public
playspaces.
After years of working in the playground After assembling a team of some of New Zealand’s most
building industry, we were tired of hearing experienced playspace construction professionals, we
set up shop in Parnell, Auckland. From there, we began
from councils who were frustrated with the
planning, designing, and installing playgrounds for
complicated process of designing and building Councils, Schools, and Early Learning Centres all over the
public playgrounds. country.
The standard process of building a playground involved With consistency in the make-up of our team, we had
working with multiple partners. Partners like landscape continuity from project to project, which meant we could
architects, construction companies, and equipment learn from, and improve, the design and build process. As
suppliers. Often, these companies were siloed in we grew, this enabled us to deliver simpler, faster, better
their own areas of expertise and unable to deliver the project experiences to our clients.
complete playground package.
Our biggest mission when we set up Creo was to make
We decided the best way to fix this was to start our own people as passionate about playground design as we are.
playground design company. A company that would That is still our biggest mission today.
bring together the services of landscape architecture,
construction, and equipment selection, under one roof.
A specialised playground design service that could offer
scalable design and construction services, a simpler
customer experience, and ultimately, better play spaces.
Consequently, in February 2017, Creo was born.
Contact us on: 0800 000 334 or info@creospace.co.nz
4.
Design
something
exceptional
Playspace Design + Build
5.
How do you achieve
exceptional? How do you
take the ideas from your local
community and turn them
into something tangible?
How do you capture a vision
and make it a reality?
At Creo, we have an expert team of landscape architects,
project managers, and installers who can help you to do
just that. Our team has years of experience designing and
building public play spaces for councils and community
groups, so we understand the demands your outdoor
spaces must meet. It’s all about striking the right balance
between flow, practicality, and play. About making spaces
that are accessible and flexible, ensuring safety standards
are met, and making sure eco-friendliness is a priority.
We’ll work within your processes to produce expertly
crafted outdoor environments that are a joy to maintain
and play in. In doing this, we’ll turn your community’s
dreams into reality and continue our mission to deliver
exceptional play spaces to New Zealand’s towns and cities.
6.
Bringing
it all
together
Playspace Design + Build
7.
Building a new play
space requires design,
planning, procurement,
project management, and
construction expertise.
Until now, bringing these
services together involved
working with multiple
companies; each with their
own unique culture and ways
of doing things.
Working in the playground installation industry for the
past 20 years, we’ve seen first-hand how this approach
almost guarantees mistakes and budget blowouts.
With so many different parties working in one space,
it can be a communications nightmare.
With our full-service approach, we’ve solved the
communications problem and eliminated the stress
clients feel when creating a new play space. Our highly
qualified landscape architects work with you to match
design with your needs. Our experienced project
managers and playground construction teams work
alongside you to ensure your design is delivered as
intended.
By bringing all the necessary disciplines together under
one roof, Creo delivers better play spaces within shorter
time-frames. Best of all, Creo makes the process simple
and stress free.
Playspace Design + Build
8.
Our Lariss Moyle
team
Senior Landscape Architect, BLA Reg NZILA
Larissa has over 13 years’ experience as a landscape
architect, working on a wide range of projects. At Creo
she specialises in child-focused outdoor environments,
ranging from Early Childhood and School play spaces
through to Council parks.
She has an interest in creating high-value play areas
and an ability to work at all project stages including
master planning, concept design, conceptual design,
and detail design, tendering and design oversight
during construction.
Larissa is the mother of two boys and spends a lot of
time visiting new play spaces and the outdoors.
Craig Jones Ben Witty
Senior Project Manager Playspace Consultant
Craig has spent 17 years in the civil construction Ben joined Creo in 2018 in the client-facing, Playspace
industry, working in the landscaping sector. Consultant, role. Since then, he has helped many Creo
customers through the playspace ‘design and build’ journey,
He has hands-on and managerial experience in
delivering some of New Zealand’s most exciting playground
hard and soft landscaping, concrete and paving
projects. His favourite aspect of working in this role is
construction, and the operation of landscape-based
seeing the passion and excitement build in people as their
plant, equipment and machinery.
playspace comes to life.
His management skills are extensive and have been
As Ben puts it, “The sheer variety of size, palate, budget,
honed over the past decade of project managing large-
theme and setting that each playspace requires makes
scale projects from ‘concept to completion’.
every project special. There is no such thing as a ‘copy
Craig has the proven ability to lead site teams, manage and paste’ project, so the challenge to create something
the programme, manage subcontractors, forecast distinctive each time is hugely motivating. I love working with
project cash flow, and work with local stakeholders. our clients through the design journey and understanding
He has a clear understanding of NZS 3910:2003 exactly what their vision is and delivering on it. People have a
Conditions of Contract. lot of passion when it comes to creating a playspace, so the
whole process is incredibly rewarding.”
Playspace Design + Build
9.
Mike Senior Grant Cottle
Operations Team Leader Auckland Site Manager
Mike has been dreaming up and building play spaces Grant has 20 years experience in construction
since he was 5 years old, albeit small projects for management working in a diverse range of industries.
himself and his kids. It was only after taking on the Creo He has worked in the playspace construction sector for
Operations Team Leader role that he was able to do it a significant number of those years.
on a grand scale.
Grant brings excellent people skills to the Site Manager
In recent years, Mike has been involved in many large role which enables him to comfortably work with
projects including Anderson Park in Napier and Royal the various groups and individuals involved in the
Reserve in Auckland. construction process.
Drawing on his varied experience in building, concrete He has an excellent understanding of site management
work, hard and soft landscaping, site management and and has the experience and skills to consistently
project management – he has been able to establish achieve high-quality project outcomes.
a reputation for well-run job sites and excellent
communication.
Kelvin Smith Carn Parata
Wellington Site Manager South Island Site Manager
Kelvin brings 17 years’ worth of experience in the With 10 years’ worth of experience in the construction
playground construction industry. His knowledge and industry, Carn Parata knows how to run a job site. Not
expertise in this area run wide and deep and include only is he well versed in earthworks, landscaping and
skills in site management, play equipment installation, drainage, but he also possesses a creative streak and a
surfacing, and base works. love of big challenges.
These skills, paired with a natural ability for problem- This mix of talents make Carn the perfect fit for
solving, enable Kelvin to quickly resolve issues on-site playground construction where he enjoys the technical
and continuously improve through innovation. challenges of creating spaces that are safe, enjoyable
and, ultimately, fun.
Kelvin has worked on many major playground projects
over the years, too many to mention – but Anderson Carn has been involved in the delivery of some large-
Park in Napier and Parliamentary Playground in scale projects including, the Dunedin City Council
Wellington are two recent highlights. playgrounds revamp and the installation of the Cornwall
Park playground in Hastings.
Playspace Design + Build
10.
Moving
the vision
forward
You’ve listened to the community. At this stage of the process, Creo can help you
take the ideas provided by the community and
turn them into a concept design that’s ready for
You’ve gathered their ideas. presentation.
Working closely with your team, we will
develop an achievable playspace concept that
You’re heading in the right direction. resonates with your community, makes the
most of your available resources, and balances
the competing demands on the space.
What comes next? As your playspace design takes shape, you’ll
feel the excitement and momentum build as
you begin to see and share the vision.Playspace Design + Build
11.
Planning You’ve got your concept.
for You know what you are
going to build.
success But how will you make it?
This is where our construction detail team
can help. With their extensive experience in
detailed design, cost forecasting, and project
programming, they will translate your concept into
a set of detailed plans that are ready for the tender
process.
If required, Creo can help you select appropriate
play equipment and materials and make detailed
costings to ensure the overall project is kept
within budget.
Finally, Creo can provide design implementation
oversight where required to ensure all aspects of
your build are compliant with local and national
standards and meet the standards set in the
design phase.12.
Caring
for the
environmentPlayspace Design + Build
When selecting materials, we Our rubber safety surfacing products are made from
renewable or recycled materials. The rubber is recycled
13.
look for products that are fit from waste vehicle tyres using a clean and efficient
recycling process in New Zealand, Europe or Canada.
for purpose to ensure they
Our dedication to reducing, recycling and reusing
don’t need replacing a few ensures we minimise wastage as we maximize play
years later. We look to include spaces. This is a company-wide mindset – our work is
about creating smart, sustainable playspaces with the
permeable surfaces as smallest footprint possible.
much as possible and slope When selecting products, we also look at their longevity,
areas to drain into gardens as the longer the product lasts, the better it is for the
environment. We also factor in what happens to an item
where practical. As well as at the end of its life; can it be reused, re-purposed or
recovered?
this, we are committed to
We try to avoid staining, painting, and powder coating to
environmentally friendly eliminate the need for touch ups and recoating as they
products and sustainable chip and wear over time. We select appropriate grasses
and plantings that won’t need excessive watering and
manufacturing processes. maintenance.14.
Safety
mattersPlayspace Design + Build
15.
At Creo, we’re
constantly looking
at ways to improve
our health and safety
performance.
One of the ways we achieve this is through our
partnership with SiteWise. As a SiteWise Green Partner
we have demonstrated our ability to maintain quality
health and safety systems and processes.
We are committed to onsite safety and, as such, we know
the importance of thorough staff training in this area. All
our installation staff hold Site Safe Passports and our site
supervisors hold Site Safe Supervisor Passports and first
aid certificates.
In addition to our commitment to health and safety
training and processes, we believe in the importance
of looking after the well-being of our team. We seek to
support our staff with the provision of assistance and
training through EAP Services.Playspace Design + Build
16.
Going
from plan
to reality
Enough planning.
It’s time to build.
At Creo, we have a team of project managers, site
managers and installers with years of building,
construction, and landscaping experience behind them.
It’s this experience that enables us to consistently finish
projects on-time and as intended.
The quality of your playspace is determined by the
abilities of the installation team. Our site managers and
installers are masters of their craft and specialists in
playspace construction. Maybe more importantly, they
are passionate about their work and take great pride in
delivering exceptional playspaces.
Throughout the build, our landscape architects are on
hand to provide implementation oversight, ensuring
that what goes in the ground is the same as what’s on
the plan.17.
18.
“ The designer made the playground
flow and look fantastic and the
project manager took the stress
off our organisation. We had
to change a few plans during
installation and Creo dealt really
well with these changes.
The communication was great -
very organised and efficient.
Amanda Reid - Greater Green Island Community Network40 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, Auckland 1061 info@creospace.co.nz 0800 000 334 No matter where you are in New Zealand, Creo can work with you. Our Designers can meet you on site and our local site managers provide nationwide coverage. creospace.co.nz
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