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title: Sydney Children's Hospital Play Space | FORGE
description: A whale-inspired play space at Sydney Children's Hospital, featuring a 9.7m timber climbing tower designed to transform the hospital experience.
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# [Sydney Children's Hospital Play Space | FORGE](https://forge.com.au/portfolio/sydney-childrens-hospital-play-forge)

 Written by [Madeline Joyce](https://forge.com.au/portfolio/author/madeline-joyce) | Jul 20, 2026 7:37:52 AM

Blacktown City Council's $27 million transformation of the Mount Druitt Town Centre included a striking custom arbour. Designed by CHROFI, the kaleidoscopic curved structure features giant steel tubes, 20km hand-wound steel-cored rope, and LED lighting.

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