APE Studio

“Life without a swing is a misunderstanding.”

We are the partners of Richter Spielgeräte and moveart. It means that people really use our equipment.

Together with Richter, we work with landscape architects and other playground planners to create play spaces where children feel free, where families feel at home, and where communities come together. Play Value is the outstanding quality of Richter products.

06/10/2026

We're excited to be at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026 in San Diego this week!

Stop by Booth 612 at the San Diego Convention Center on June 11–12 to explore moveart, a collection of multifunctional artworks that blur the line between sculpture and play. Rooted in organic form, moveart sculptures bring beauty and function together in a way that welcomes everyone — kids, adults, and everyone in between.⁠

📍 Booth 612 · San Diego Convention Center · June 11–12

05/27/2026

Curious how great playspaces are made?

Join APE Studio and Brad Lents of for a hands-on CEU tour at San Diego's Children's Park, exploring what it really takes to design for play value.

🗓 Friday, June 12th | 5:00 PM
📍 326 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA

Fundamentals of Playspace Design: Designing for Play Value

Reflecting on their own work at Children's Park, the presenters will walk through what makes outdoor play spaces truly exceptional — how to weave adventure, challenge, collaboration, and imagination into the landscape in ways that last.

✅ 1.0 PDH (LA CES / HSW)
✅ Spots are limited-- registration required via link in bio.

05/19/2026

Great public spaces bring people together. Each moveart sculpture is built to accommodate multiple users at once, creating countless opportunities for shared experiences. Whether it's children playing side by side, families gathering after school, or strangers pausing to rest and connect, moveart transforms any space into a dynamic environment that promotes teamwork, intergenerational connection, and inclusive play.

Interested how moveart could enrich your space? View our catalog via the link in bio.

05/11/2026

Movement is foundational for creating fulfilling childhoods. When children climb, balance, and explore moveart sculptures, they're building spatial awareness, physical coordination, resilience, and confidence. But moveart isn't designed only for children. These sculptures invite people of all ages to engage — to climb, rest, play, glide, and connect — all on a single piece.

To explore moveart's offerings, visit the link in bio.

05/07/2026

At APE Studio, we're dedicated to providing robust play experiences that scale with child development. Guided by Richter Spielgerate's founding principle “as much play value as possible, as much safety as necessary.”

A balance of risk and play value provides the best environments for young people to test their developing abilities. Richter’s equipment is designed with graduated challenges so children can stretch their bodies, gain mastery over time, and grow to become self-determined individuals.

To learn more about our play philosophy, visit the link in bio.

04/26/2026

The best public spaces invite everyone in. moveart sculptures are designed to encourage intergenerational connection — offering opportunities to climb, balance, rest, play, and gather, all within a single piece. They function as site markers and social anchors, enriching the environments around them while drawing people of all ages together.

Streets, parks, and plazas should be more than just pathways — they should be destinations in themselves. By creating spaces that encourage meaningful engagement, moveart supports cognitive development, community resilience, and lasting social connection.

Discover how moveart can enhance your next project via the link in bio.

04/22/2026

Inspired by the double helix structure of DNA, moveart sculptures reflect the origins of life and its continuous evolution. Each piece brings together mathematical precision and artistic expression — creating biomorphic forms that are as meaningful as they are functional.

Just as DNA encodes complexity from simple, systematic patterns, moveart's designs embody both order and transformation. The result is sculpture that sparks curiosity, invites interaction, and adds depth to the spaces it inhabits — prompting reflection and conversation for visitors of all ages.

Learn more about the design philosophy behind moveart via the link in bio.

04/20/2026

We are proud to have contributed to the Chapman Adventure Playground at Gathering Place in Tulsa, OK — named USA TODAY's #1 Best Public Playground in the United States for 2026.

Since opening in 2018, Gathering Place has become one of the most celebrated public parks in the country, welcoming millions of visitors each year. The Chapman Adventure Playground is a five-acre landscape of towering structures, water features, and open-ended play spaces designed to spark imagination for visitors of all ages.

The recognition is a testament to the thoughtful design of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc, timeless equipment by Richter Spielgeräte GmbH, and the incredible team at the Gathering Place who continue to bring this space to life for the Tulsa community and beyond.

Visit the link in bio to learn more about our work on this project.

📷️ Daniel Perales

04/09/2026

Destination playgrounds get all the attention — but they make up less than 1% of American playspaces. What about the rest?

Join us Wednesday, April 29 for the second in our webinar series on American playspaces. APE Studio's Max D'Aurizio takes a comparative look at large-scale destination playgrounds and the everyday community spaces where most children actually play — exploring what drives them, how they're designed differently, and the value each brings to the landscape.

1.0 PDH (LA CES/HSW) pending⁠. Registration required.

🔗 Link in bio to register.

04/07/2026

How does a playground's materiality affect its users?

Research suggests the answer matters more than we think. Studies show that contact with natural materials — wood, stone, sand, water — supports sensory development, reduces stress, and fosters a deeper connection to the natural world. Nature-based play has been linked to improved attention, emotional regulation, and encourages children to become stewards of their environment.

At APE Studio, we believe the materials a playground is made from are not an aesthetic choice — they're a developmental one. Together with our partners Richter Spielgeräte GmbH and moveart, we champion play equipment crafted using simple, durable, and consciously sourced materials.

Explore our play philosophy via the link in bio.

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