Think the gorgeous Castle Ramparts structure above is out of your reach? Well, in the Play Bargains section of our website, check out this spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a custom play structure in excellent condition at an amazing discount!
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Did you know we have a What’s New? section on our website? It’s the place to go for the latest BBAB projects, inspiration and yard envy. This week’s latest addition to our website is Forest Lookout.
Back in 2012, we received a call from a grieving father who had lost his son Leo to leukemia at age 5. He wanted to create a unique memorial in the form of a playground at the site of Leo’s nursery school, which had been one of his favorite places to play.
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Although this rugged playhouse looks like it stepped right out of the Wild West, it actually began its life looking more like a pink-and-blue cupcake.
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Besides giving Mom a little peace and quiet in the house, are they any true benefits to sending the kids outside to play?
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Of all the play accessories we add on to our one-of-a-kind treehouses and play structures, zip lines are perhaps the biggest rush for kids. It starts with a moment of spine-tingling anticipation as they prepare to hop on. Once in the air, the stomach-flipping thrill of flying through the air…
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At the cusp of a new year, let’s take a moment to savor some of the highlights of 2015. It’s been quite a year for BBAB, chock-full of innovative projects and exciting collaborations. Magical Bridge Naturally, one of the highlights of the year was the long-awaited opening of Magical Bridge…
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The greatest gift of this season is undoubtedly spending time with family. However, a close second is the privilege of doing inspiring, fulfilling work surrounded by a creative and fun-loving crew. In this picture from 2004, Barbara and Suzy are playing the part of holiday elves hiding amongst a crop…
Read MoreSure, kids love to climb, but is it really that important? After all, they love staring at screens, too, and the jury is still out on whether that’s good for them. Turns out, young growing bodies are made to pull, grasp and leap and spending enough time on these activities…
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Join us in the time machine as we journey back… The year is 2004. The place is Perched Playhouse. Two sisters are testing out their brand-new play structure for the first time. Their tour begins with a stint on the swings with an assist from Barbara. Next up for the…
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The most engaging play spaces? Ones that give kids options. Distinct areas for different kinds of play are key. One benefit of multifaceted structures is that they help integrate a wide range of personalities, from the bookish introvert living next door to the high-energy cousin who can climb anything. Another plus: they are welcoming…
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At this point in the calendar, there are only ten weekends until Christmas. But before we surrender the remainder of the year to a mad rush of festivities, let’s take a moment to savor the season we’re in right now. Shifting temperatures, shorter days and golden leaves… Even if it…
After bringing you photos of the stick-out and the fabrication at our shop, we are thrilled to unveil the finished Pasadena Playhouse! Above, the installation process is distilled into two action-packed minutes. Looking just as majestic as we’d envisioned in the design process, this regal playhouse sits high above the…
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Barbara received the following email comments from our Long Island Treehouse client: A huge hit (Grand slam) my daughter Screamed and my son looked up in awe. Couldn’t get them out last night until dark then they got a little spooked and shut it down for the evening. At first…
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