This Childcare Centre in Footscray project involved two distinct parts: the Playspace and a small Public Open Space.
The playspace consisted of a groundfloor and rooftop playspace. As part of the rooftop playspace, we created a raised sandpit, surrounded by raised planters with an adjacent waterplay area to offer an active and physical play opportunity. A shade structure was installed above the sandpit, providing a covered area to shield children from the sun's rays, ensuring safe play even on hot summer days in Melbourne. There were also wicking gardens, and sensory garden areas included in the rooftop area, we incorporated a sensory pathway with four different paving options and a synthetic turf reading circle with a rock seat, catering to children with diverse preferences for play and rest. The raised planters in this project sustain the growth of larger plants, while lower wicking garden beds allow kids to indulge in vegetable planting and hands-on gardening experiences. Our early childhood landscape design is rooted in fostering childhood development and activating their senses.
The small public open space features a grouping of serpentine seats installed above the bluestone paving, encompassed by newly planted trees on both sides of the area.
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