The aim was to create one space that feels energetic and engaging for school break times, while remaining organised and comfortable when the wider community uses it. The layout combines a clear central destination with supporting zones around it, keeping the site active without feeling crowded. The programme includes a main multi level play unit, a dedicated toddler area, a climbing wall, and additional play elements.
School and Community Play Space
Set within a school environment, this play space was designed for two everyday rhythms: active use during school hours and relaxed community use after hours. At the centre of the site is a rich, multi level main structure with layered routes and moments of discovery, finished with semi transparent printed panels that bring light, colour, and curiosity into every corner.
Age Range
0-99Users
119
About the Project and the Process
Highlights of the Project
CLIENT REQUIREMENTS
• One space serving two audiences: school users and the local community outside school hours
• A central feature that draws users in, with multiple levels and a rich variety of routes
• Options for different ages: main structure, toddler unit, and additional elements
PLANNING PHASE
The site was planned as a set of zones that work together: a central hub for climbing and movement between levels, a calmer toddler area, and open pockets that support sitting and gathering. Element selection focused on variety in movement and pace, including a climbing wall and plus additional play pieces.
ABOUT THE DESIGN
The main structure works like a story you discover through movement: step up a level, peek through a semi transparent printed panel, cross to the next section, and find a new point of play. The printed panels add depth and atmosphere without closing the structure off, and they help maintain clear sightlines for accompanying adults while keeping the experience visually rich.
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