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Regional Special School

2022

Concept, 3D modelling, Existing Tree Plan, Proposed Planting Plan, Irrigation Plan, Grading Plan, Tender drawings and documentation, Construction Support

The landscape design for this Special School project in rural Victoria provides a safe, accessible, inclusive and secure environment for all students. We see the landscape areas as additional learning spaces which create a welcoming and engaging environment for children, while maintaining sight lines for teachers.

Green spaces including playgrounds are very important to children with special needs. To support age-appropriate engagement, we designed separate playspaces for junior and middle-year students, allowing each group to enjoy activities suited to their physical and developmental levels. Students are challenged by play equipment such as trampolines, Swings, and Climbing ropes. Additional elements such as wetplay areas and sandpits, together with balance beams, Ball Play Areas and vegetable gardens provide a well rounded learning environment.

There are more formal outdoor classroom areas which have tables and chairs surrounded by Herb and vegetable gardens. This green space encourages participation in horticulture and horticultural therapy, giving students hands-on learning and experience in growing fruit and vegetables.

The overall playspace design for this Special School is rich in character and natural elements, designed to offer a range of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social benefits, and foster a sense of belonging for every student.