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Designers: Do Hwan Park, Do Hwan Park, Chang Gyun Lee, Hye Ra Lee, Su Bin Lee, Playjam, Seoul, Republic of Korea & GS Engineering & Construction Corp. (GS E&C), Seoul, Republic of Korea
Manufacturer: GS Engineering & Construction Corp, GS Engineering & Construction Corp, Jongno-gu, South Korea

The overall concept of the playground is set as an exploration of the Four Great Ancient Civilisations of the world. It presents a unique and imaginative theme rarely seen in children's playgrounds, making it a highly distinctive and landmark-worthy design.

The four themed zones represent the core symbols of ancient civilisations, each thoughtfully designed to capture the essence of its cultural identity. The Great Wall symbolises the Yellow River Civilisation of China, Mohenjo-daro represents the Indus Valley Civilisation, the Sphinx reflects the Egyptian Civilisation, and the Ziggurat embodies the Mesopotamian Civilisation. Together, these distinct spaces form a series of unique, immersive playgrounds that celebrate global heritage in a way unlike any other destination.

Each space is designed to reflect the identity of its respective civilisation, creating one-of-a-kind, themed playgrounds that cannot be found anywhere else.

Efforts were made to preserve the authentic visual elements—such as imagery, colours, and patterns—as closely as possible to the real-world inspirations. While there were limitations in terms of scale, the structures were designed to appear as grand and impressive as possible. This is a truly special space where children can embark on an adventurous journey through the Four Great Civilisations—right within their apartment complex.