A unique 3D play sculpture

BLOQX
A unique 3D play sculpture
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The vision behind BLOQX
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Compare BLOQX with other current ’climbing’ products
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We worked with the world’s best climbers to create BLOQX
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The use of colours
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Materials
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Play values
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Installation
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BLOQX 1
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BLOQX 2
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BLOQX 3
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BLOQX 4
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BLOQX 5
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BLOQX 6
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Warranty
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Symbols and Icons
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KOMPAN Design Awards
“Jeppe” 1972
FRANCE
Redde
DotL’Industrie
Award 2008
Janus
2007
Danish Industrial
Design Prize 1977
DENMARK
Red Dot Award 2008
Technology Prize 1987
DENMARK
Red Dot Award 2008
European Community
Design Prize 1994
EUROPE
Silver Industrial Design Excellence Award 1999, 2002
AMERICA
“Green Business”
1992, 1994,1998
DENMARK
Independent Living
Design Award 2001
UNITED KINDOM
Danish Industrial
Design Prize 1999
DENMARK
Good Design Award
1999
JAPAN
GaLaBau-Innovations
Medaille 2002
GERMANY
Nordic Days Innovation Award 2007
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Our research shows that girls love the social
opportunities and ’resting’ spots on BLOQX.
The vision behind BLOQX
We’re creating a NEW climbing experience for tweens and teenagers —
we’re taking climbing further than the normal climbing wall.
We wanted to raise the bar and create a whole new climbing system that doesn’t look like a fake rock or a traditional
climbing wall, something that looks completely different and fresh. And something that really has focus on form and
aesthetics all at the same time. That’s why we agreed on making a play sculpture. And that’s the keyword — it’s
something you climb on and also admire as a sculpture in a public space.
10-15 years tweens and early teenagers
Difficult age group, they don’t play anymore... it’s not cool. Instead, they hang-out and do sports. To this group, everything
that would be found in a ’normal’ playground is percieved by them as childish and very uncool.
They grow older younger today due to our fascination of electronic era. Today, kids at 11 years have mobile phones, live
on the internet, play gameboys, playstation... you name it. And the fascination with electronics leads to inactivity.
As leaders in playground innovation, we love having the challenge of inventing and developing things that appeals to our
hardest-to-please market — tweens and early teenagers. Our research shows that they need to feel as if the product is
made for them so they take ownership over it, and that they can bring their own rules to make it their own.
It’s critical to create the right places for them that appeals to them and does not signal ’playground’! It’s much more than
just the equipment... it’s the whole scene — the landscaping, the choice of colours, green environment, the sculptural
aspect of it...
How to make a NEW, innovative, climbing experience
We wanted to create a funky, urban product that provides an abstract climbing experience that is unique to any other due
to its one-of-a-kind sculptural and geometrical appearance.
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Compare BLOQX with other current ’climbing’ products
Here’s how we compare BLOQX with other current
‘climbing’ products (like fake rocks):
Fake rocks are products which attempt to imitate nature and fool the user.
Fake rocks have a dull appearance which does not attract users.
Fake rocks look the same from all sides and don’t allow the user to see or
understand where they have already been.
Fake rocks are typically a singular, non-modular, inflexible, unit.
Fake rocks are heavy, cumbersome, and difficult to ship.
BLOQX is visually attractive that speaks to the user — ‘come and discover me’ —
and fits well into the urban built environment.
Through our research, we’ve discovered that BLOQX encourages (especially
young boys) youth to challenge each other on strength, speed and strategy. It also
encourages them to teach and mentor one another in developing their climbing
skills.
BLOQX is a modular system that can be built in different sizes and shapes.
BLOQX are light weight, packable, and easy to send (flat pack).
Climb sideways...
Really, it’s climbing on your terms.
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And here’s how we compare BLOQX with other current
‘climbing’ products (like traditional climbing walls):
With traditional climbing walls, the target really is to get to the top and then down
again — it’s a one dimensional climbing experience.
BLOQX offers a climbing experience similar to ’bouldering’ — it’s low-to-the-ground
climbing where the climber can jump back down to the ground; and where a rope
and belay aren’t necessary. This way, almost everyone can take part in climbing —
hop-on and hop-off. We’ve designed this product with a ’way out’ — meaning that a
person can have a great climbing experience climbing near the ground... practice to
get better and move up higher — and jump off anytime it suits them.
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We worked with the
world’s best climbers to
develop BLOQX.
We developed the product
in cooperation with actual
active climbers... and we
involved the end user.
Not only did we work with actual experienced climbers, we
used several user groups to observe, experience and give
us feedback about BLOQX. We set up an outside test site for
the purpose — and invited different user groups. We had
three different user groups; very active and fit young people; a
climbing club of youth; and an older crowd to see how it would
appeal to them.
We used several
user groups
to observe,
experience and
give us feedback
about BLOQX
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The use of colour
As we were founded by a sculptor, colour has always been very important for
KOMPAN. We also understand the importance of colour and what a strong message
it sends to the users — especially when you want to create age appropriate
equipment.
The base colour of BLOQX is grey — chosen essentially for the tweens and early
teenagers. We invited a lot of different age groups into the design department and
got their preference on colour boards and had them choose colours — what you see
are their choices. The 3 colours are:
• Major colour grey – 9 out of the 12 plates are grey • Minor colour orange – 2 of the 12 plates (warm colours)
• Accent colour light-blue – 1 of the 12 plates (cool colours)
Having 3 plate colours allows you to create challenging routes across the product using
colour.
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Materials
Making a playground is an investment, it has to look fantastic for many years.
BLOQX HDPE panels — highly resistant material
• High impact resistance: vandal proof panels for
urban settings.
• Low maintenance: durable material in all weather
conditions (-30°C to 60°C). The special surface
texture eases the job of cleaning the panels.
• Supporting leg: is mounted below elevated cubes
to ensure stability and safety of the entire structure.
The legs are made of hot-dip galvanized steel.
• Coloured through: scratches and cuts are less visible.
• Rot and fungal attack proof: ensures long lifetime
of the products under all climates.
• UV Stability: panels are stabilized to reduce colour
fade to a minimum.
• 100% recyclable: all panels can be disposed of
environmentally safely after use. Panels are in
accordance with the EN71-3 Standard.
• No-skid safety plates: are located on plates used
to access elevated cubes. These ekogip® plates
have a rubber surface which ensure safe climbing.
• Flame resistance: HDPE is almost impossible to set
alight due to its high ignition temperature.
• Environmentally friendly: no hazardous materials
or additives are used (e.g. PVC, phthalates, heavy
metal UV stabilizers, poisonous flame retardant
materials etc).
• Climbing grips: they’re a special KOMPAN
customized design. They are based on
professionally designed climbing grips — for
optimal play value. The material base is Polyester.
• Metal corner connectors: are made of polished
stainless steel plates. The countersink A2 steel
screws are secured with locktite.
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Play Values — BLOQX offers physical,
social and cognitive development
Meeting spaces (especially for girls)
• Spaces for observation
• Spaces for chatting
• Spaces for resting
• Opportunities for team work
• Girls don’t mind if the climb is long
Climbing qualities (especially for boys)
• Offers different levels for strength
• Strategic challenges
• Aim higher
• Offers opportunties for mentoring and teaching
Visual qualities
• long distance attraction
• clear geometirc shapes
INSTALLATION
BLOQX is built of very
few components and is
easily assembled due to
the repeated installations
procedures. It can be installed
by installers without any prior
knowledge to the product by
using the installation manual.
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BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4100 BLOQX 1
Product Benefits
Product Facts
The single BLOQX can stand alone and create a spectacle
due to its slightly oversized proportions (with three different
panel colours).
Estimated Installation
Weight Total height: Standard colours:
The climbing experience on this module with its broad sides
(and therefore more roomy climbing area) is different from the
more concentrated clustered structures. The less experienced
climber can get the satisfaction of having reached the top.
Each side has 4 climbing grips arranged in a varied pattern to
assist the climber. Different climbing events can be arranged
when the climbers focus on using a special coloured grip or a
panel colour.
Technical Facts
Max fall height:
Safety zone area:
Concrete required:
Number of foundations:
Available for surface mount:
Standard installation depth:
2 Pers
5 hours
438 kg
205 cm
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205 cm
19.8 m2
0.15 m3
2
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90cm
The Single BLOQX has a strong visual quality. Together with a
cluster of BLOQX the single module creates an interesting and
diverse climbing attraction.
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height of fall
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BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4100 BLOQX 1
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BLX410000
*210cm
**205cm
***30.1m²
BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4101 BLOQX 2
Product Benefits
Product Facts
By combining 2 climbing elements, different climbing angles
appear (where the climber can use grips placed on opposite
sides and find foothold in corners). This can make the climbing
easier for the beginner, but can also open up new challenges
for the advanced climber, who can choose to use only the
most tricky placed grips.
Estimated Installation
Weight Total height: Standard colours:
An interesting route for bouldering around the structure can
be chosen with some difficult challenges to overcome.
Technical Facts
Max fall height:
Safety zone area:
Concrete required:
Number of foundations:
Available for surface mount:
Standard installation depth:
On the top space of the 2 BLOQX, a comfortable meeting
place is shaped, where the two modules meet — a fine
meeting and resting place with a great view.
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2 Pers
9 hours
576 kg
171 cm
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171 cm
32.4 m2
0.2 m3
2
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90cm
height of fall
* = =MaxTotalfreeheight
product
** = Total safetyofzone
area
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BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4101 BLOQX 2
680
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195
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BLX410100
*195cm
**171cm
***32.4m²
BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4202 BLOQX 3
Product Benefits
Product Facts
With the 3rd module things get really dramatic. A flying
module is added to the 2 coupled modules, thus offering a
number of totally new and exciting climbing routes.
Estimated Installation
Weight Total height: Standard colours:
Not only is the airborne module much higher and more
difficult to access, there are also tricky bouldering routes
around the whole structure that get really tough. Thus a
climbing landscape is offered that can be a training arena,
where enthusiastic training is rewarded with success!
To secure the internal fall height, no climbing grips are
placed on the surface adjacent to the flying BLOQX. Instead
the plate is provided with a non-slippery texture to provide
a safe foothold.
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Technical Facts
Max fall height:
Safety zone area:
Concrete required:
Number of foundations:
Available for surface mount:
Standard installation depth:
2 Pers
13-15 hours
828 kg
246 cm
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246 cm
37.6 m2
0.25 m3
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Yes
90cm
height of fall
* = =MaxTotalfreeheight
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** = Total safetyofzone
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BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4202 BLOQX 3
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BLX420200
*246cm
**246cm
***37.6m²
BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4203 BLOQX 4
Product Benefits
Product Facts
A diverse bouldering route with a lot of critical spots to
overcome, several great places for hanging-out and a
challenging top to mount.
Estimated Installation
Weight Total height: Standard colours:
The structure provides climbing for a large number of climbers
and offers (at the same time) enough spaces for rest and
observation.
By choosing plates of the same two colours as climbing areas
or concentrating on one of the two grip colours, routes of
various complexity can be chosen.
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Technical Facts
Max fall height:
Safety zone area:
Concrete required:
Number of foundations:
Available for surface mount:
Standard installation depth:
2 Pers
15-18 hours
1093 kg
246 cm
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246 cm
42.7 m2
0.25 m3
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Yes
90cm
height of fall
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** = Total safetyofzone
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BLOQX
BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4203 BLOQX 4
Age 8-15 - BLX4203 BLOQX 4
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BLX420300
*246cm
**246cm
***42.7m²
250
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SCALE 1:10
Please refer to the website www.products.kompan.com for additional product information and access to our technical drawings online library
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BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4204 BLOQX 5
Product Benefits
Product Facts
3 ground level attached modules and 2 flying BLOQX create
an exciting climbing landscape. The bouldering routes are
both long and challenging, especially every time the climber
has to overcome the climb under a flying module.
Estimated Installation
Weight Total height: Standard colours:
Only true climbing experts can reach the top module from
a ground position. This asks for balance, coordination and
physical strength.
The clustered modules provide a good number of meeting
places from where the strategy for the next climbing trip can
be planned.
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Technical Facts
Max fall height:
Safety zone area:
Concrete required:
Number of foundations:
Available for surface mount:
Standard installation depth:
2 Pers
18-20 hours
1345 kg
246 cm
■■■
246 cm
53.3 m2
0.4 m3
4
Yes
90cm
height of fall
* = =MaxTotalfreeheight
product
** = Total safetyofzone
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BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4204 BLOQX 5
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BLX420400
*246cm
**246cm
***58.1m²
BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4204 BLOQX 5
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BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4205 BLOQX 6
Product Benefits
Product Facts
A massive climbing landscape is created out of these 6
modules.
Estimated Installation
Weight Total height: Standard colours:
Bouldering routes in and out of angles and corners, under
flying modules (and maybe changing sides on the way),
provide a number of extreme climbing challenges.
From the top, the most complex route leads downward. Only
by feeling your way from foothold to foothold and securing
your handhold along the way, will you have success!
Here it is not necessarily the physical force that counts, but
carefull planning and good coordination.
CLIMBInG
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Technical Facts
Max fall height:
Safety zone area:
Concrete required:
Number of foundations:
Available for surface mount:
Standard installation depth:
2 Pers
20-22 hours
1611 kg
256 cm
■■■
246 cm
58.1 m2
0.5 m3
6
Yes
90cm
height of fall
* = =MaxTotalfreeheight
product
** = Total safetyofzone
area
***
BLOQX
Age 8-15 - BLX4205 BLOQX 6
250
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BLX420500
*246cm
**246cm
***58.1m²
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WARRANTY
Warranty Conditions for KOMPAN Play Equipment
Warranty coverage applies only if products have been
properly installed and maintained.
The warranty is not effective if products have not been
installed properly according to the instructions provided by
KOMPAN, or maintained correctly according to the KOMPAN
Maintenance Manual.
1. Classification of material in relation to years of warranty
20 years
Against failure due to production defects or
decomposition of HDPE and HPL panels in all
climates. Panels are UV stabilized to the maximum,
nevertheless some colour fading will occur over
time.
10 years
Against failure due to material or production defects
on all galvanized and other non-painted steel and
metal parts, solid plastic, resin-coated plywood
panels and engineered timber.
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2. Warranty coverage of damaged parts
The warranty is limited to KOMPAN products. Such
damaged parts will be replaced by KOMPAN and
will be delivered to the customer’s address free of
charge.
3. Warranty coverage applies only if products have been
properly installed and Maintained
The warranty is not effective if products have not
been installed according to the instructions provided
by KOMPAN, or maintained correctly according to
the KOMPAN Maintenance Manual.
4. No coverage for wear, tear, misuse or vandalism
The warranty does not cover normal wear and
tear, surface corrosion on metal parts, discoloured
surfaces and other cosmetic issues or failures due to
misuse or vandalism.
Limitation of Liability
KOMPAN’s liability for any faulty or defective goods will be
limited to:-
2 years
(a) the replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent
goods;
(b) the repair of the goods;
(c) the payment of the cost replacing the goods or of
acquiring equivalent goods; or
(d) the payment of the cost of having the goods repaired, at
the sole discretion of KOMPAN.
Against dysfunction errors due to material or
production defects on moveable plastic and metal
parts, and sport nets.
All conditions, warranties or other terms implied by statute
or common law are expressly excluded to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
Against failure due to material or production
defects on springs, painted metal parts, moulded
plastic parts, ball bearing assemblies, climbing net
constructions and ropes, and synthetic grass.
Extreme Foreshore Conditions
Play systems installed in these locations are subject
to constant extreme corrosive atmosphere. This will
undoubtedly cause surface corrosion.
Installations in these situations require extra
maintenance and regular documented evidence of
washing down with clean water is required for the
warranty to be considered.
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Symbols & Icons
The process of consciously practising
a skill or particular movement.
Product available in high-density polyethylene
only.
Climbing or crawling involves a child using both arms
and legs, creating a cross movement.
The act of meeting socially. It can be a place for
observing, telling stories, talking etc.
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* = Free
height in
of high-density
fall (see planpolyethylene
drawings)
Product
available
The area requiring protective surfacing, according to EN 1176 and AS
only.
Accessible for all children, with or without disability,
eep the body’s centre of gravity
4685, is marked with a dotted line and a * written within the area.
in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.
e.
Ground level products, with no fall height, have a recommended
circulation area marked and require no protective surfacing. The
dotted line then indicates the recommended space around the
erally as a vertical movement
Product available in high-density polyethylene
product.
of gravity.
Climbing or crawling involves only.
a child using both arms
and
creating
cross
movement.
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Shown when relevant.
TÜV certification
European
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EN1176.
1176.
Certification according to ISO 9001
Certification according to ISO 9001 Quality
Quality Management System
Management System and ISO 14001
and
ISO 14001 Management
Environmental
Environmental
System.
Management System.
involves a child using both arms
Standard in-ground depth.
*** = Total safety zone area
cross movement.
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Play
Play
Industry.
Industry.
Shown when relevant.
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Complies with AS 4685
Australian safety standard
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KOMPAN Playscape PTY LTD
12 Kingtel Place
Geebung QLD 4034
Tel: (07) 3865 2800
Fax: (07) 3865 3435
email: kompan.au@kompan.com
www.kompan.com