ID Sculpture is a leading manufacturer for glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) commercial playground equipment, climbing boulders, and public art. Our typical structures use a digitally fabricated armature encapsulated within a specially formulated shell of GFRC. The product is then hand sculpted and stained resulting in a product that’s lightweight yet durable, rich in textural detail, and architecturally accurate so you can plan your project down to the smallest detail. Hand sculpting also allows us to customize details like rock texture and color to match the surrounding environment. We can even design our products to interface with existing site features like retaining walls.
Safety is at the heart of all we do. Compliance with nationally recognized standards provides a safer environment for children and the general public.
All of our playground features conform to ASTM F1487, the “Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use” as well as the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Guidelines. ID Sculpture has Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) in-house to ensure that designs are safe and compliant. We proudly offer a range of products certified by the International Playground Manufacturers Association, Inc. (IPEMA) who provide a third-party certification to ensure product compliance to specific ASTM standards. To verify product certification, visit www.ipema.org and conduct a search.
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All of our projects are designed and fabricated with installation in mind. We understand the realities of construction sites and have learned how to properly execute even the most demanding installations.
Most of our sculptures are installed by local certified playground installers and contractors. Sculptures come with either an integral footing or are designed for a simple, site-built slab on grade. Your sculpture will come with everything you need to install it, including mechanical connection points, hardware, an easy-to-understand installation guide and an Operations and Maintenance manual.
While most conventional playground equipment is replaced, on average, every ten years; ID Sculpture believes in a higher bar. The life expectancy of our outdoor sculptural concrete products is estimated to be 50 years. Everything we build is made to last. Our proprietary concrete was developed through years of experience in the harshest of climates – from the bitter cold of our home in Gunnison, Colorado to the blazing heat of Mesa, Arizona. ID Sculpture’s proprietary concrete mix is the toughest in the industry and is designed for easy maintenance and repair. All ID Sculpture concrete products are warrantied for 10 years and ropes for 3 years.
Sandstone
Granite
Buff Granite
Quartzite
In addition to our typical rock finishes, ID Sculpture is capable of matching virtually any geologic texture. Our artists and designers love the challenge of matching site-specific geology and exotic rock-types. Of course, we aren't limited to stone textures from the natural world. Custom sculptures, climbers, and playground features can be finished to look like tree bark, reptile skin, roots, feathers, fur... Whatever the project demands, we can create the perfect matching finish.
Looking at a structure with rope components? ID Sculpture ropes and nets are available at 16mm and 18mm diameters and feature 9-strand steel construction, with a braided polyesther sheathing. All end-fittings are either stainless steel or aluminum. We offer six rope color options.
PE01 - Polyester, Black
PE02 - Polyester, Green
PE03 - Polyester, Red
PE04 - Polyester, Blue
PE05 - Polyester, Tan
PE06 - Polyester, Yellow
All of our products come with a suite of assets including 3D CAD, specification sheets, and installation instructions to make it easy to design and build your next playground.
Click here to get startedLook for the icon in our product catalog pages for features that can be viewed from a whole new perspective. Augmented reality allows you to see an actual-size 3D model of many of our products through the view-finder on your smart phone camera. Cool, right!
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If you see the "Quick-Look" icon on your mobile device, our new AR product experience is available. Tap the icon and follow the on-screen guidance to view 3d product models in your space!
If you see the "Quick-Look" icon on your mobile device, our new AR product experience is available. Tap the icon and follow the on-screen guidance to view 3d product models in your space!
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*The AR experience is currently only available on recent iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphones.
We are thrilled you are interested in downloading product files to use in your project specs and drawings. Please take a minute to let us know who you are and what you're interested in. Once you've submitted this form, look for the "Download" link on our product pages to access CAD and model files.
