GARDEN CITY
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APRIL 20
CANBERRA AU.
GARDEN CITY
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APRIL 20
CANBERRA AU.

DEXUS ​
OCEAN KEYS
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March 2026
Clarkson WA AU
Inline playgrounds are one of the most challenging formats in commercial placemaking. They must deliver meaningful play value while respecting the operational realities of a live retail environment, circulation, visibility, noise, safety, and tenant adjacency. The Ocean Keys inline playground is a case study in how thoughtful design can elevate a transitional space into a purposeful, high‑performing asset.
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Ocean Keys Shopping Centre sought to enhance its family offering without sacrificing valuable mall floor space. Blanc Space responded with a design that treats the corridor not as a constraint, but as an opportunity to create a linear, discovery‑based play experience that unfolds naturally along the shopper journey.

Blanc Space creates Sensory Social Spaces for Inclusion, Function, Safety and Sustainability.
Inspiration: Surrounding coastal landscape as well as native flora and fauna.
Target Age: 2 - 5 Years
Play: Active, Inclusive, Sensory, & Imagination
Materials: 100% Recycled & Recyclable Post Consumer Plastic, Acrylic, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Rubber, Aluminum, Foam, Timber & Upholstery


A Space That Works Harder Than Its Footprint
Turning Movement Into Engagement
Rather than clustering equipment in a traditional footprint, the design stretches play moments along the mall’s natural flow. This creates:
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Micro‑zones that support different types of play
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Natural pacing that encourages children to explore progressively
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Reduced congestion, as children disperse along the line rather than clustering in one spot
This approach transforms a simple walkway into a dynamic, family‑friendly experience.
Play Value Without Visual Clutter
Inline playgrounds must remain visually permeable. The Ocean Keys design uses:
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Low‑rise structures to maintain sightlines
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Soft curves and sculptural forms that feel integrated, not intrusive
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A cohesive palette that complements the centre’s interior design
The result is a play space that feels intentional and premium, not chaotic or visually noisy.
Designed for Caregiver Comfort
Caregivers are the decision‑makers in dwell time. The playground supports them through:
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Clear visibility from all angles
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Seating opportunities nearby, encouraging longer stays
This creates a sense of ease that directly contributes to repeat visitation.
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Products Featured
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Slide
Climbing Reeds
Ottomans


Maze Panel



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Magic Talk Tubes
Sensory Walls
High Bench
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Cog Box
Rope Tunnel
Illusion Panel

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Rock Grip Climber