Innovative Design. Meaningful Impact.
Colin Levin Designs
At CLD Studio, we design play spaces that inspire curiosity, nurture connection, and support lasting growth – where creativity meets developmental insight.
“As an architect who designs educational and recreational spaces for children, it’s rare to find a supplier who blends creativity, safety, and craftsmanship as seamlessly as CLD. Working with Colin and his team has been an absolute pleasure. Their attention to detail, understanding of child-centered design, and commitment to quality have exceeded expectations on every project.”
GREGORY KATZ ARHCITECTURE
Creating Safe, Stimulating, and Purposeful Play Spaces.
How to Design
a Meaningful Playground
Designing a playground isn’t just about choosing swings and slides or picking a theme – it’s about shaping a space that supports development, sparks exploration, and brings people together.
Whether you’re designing for a school, therapy centre, residential development, or retail destination, these five foundational steps will help you create a playground that’s both beautiful and deeply impactful.
Our Process
Every project begins with a collaborative consultation to understand your vision, goals, values, brand narrative, space, and audience. We then develop bespoke 3D concept layouts and visualisations, along with a clear, itemised quote. Installation planning and support are included as needed.
We work across
EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Play and learning spaces that support growth, inclusion, and imagination — from preschool and primary play to differentiated classrooms and innovative media centres.
THERAPY ROOMS & MULTI-SENSORY SPACES
Developmentally informed environments and equipment that support children, and the therapists, specialists, and caregivers committed to their growth.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Shared spaces that build community, nurture connection, and enrich everyday living.
RETAIL & HOSPITALITY SPACES
High-design play zones that elevate guest experience and invite longer, more meaningful visits.
PUBLIC & URBAN ENVIRONMENTS
Inclusive, vibrant spaces that bring people together – and make places come alive.
What sets us apart
• A deep developmental lens – not just design trends
• Seamless collaboration with educators, therapists, architects, and developers
• Custom design – from strategic vision to on-the-ground implementation
• Proven impact across sectors, settings and scales
RECENT PROJECTS
SCHOOL
Redhill
Morningside Jhb
SCHOOL
King Edward Primary
Houghton Jhb
CHILDREN’S HOME
Arcadia
Fairvale Jhb
SCHOOL
Ariel Elementary Remedial
Victoria Park Jhb
Our Clients
Let’s Build Something
We’d love to hear about your project – whether you’re designing a playground, planning a new development, or reimagining a learning space.
Reach out via the form below or contact us directly. We offer a free introductory consultation and tailor every design package to suit your scope, timeline, and budget.
Let’s create something meaningful, together.
info@colinlevindesign.co.za
9 Richard Street Selby, Johannesburg, South Africa
Office number: +27 11 493 4456
Colin: +27 73 218 8633
Sentlenyana (Sales Assistant to Colin): +27 61 512 9760