The focus of this project was transforming the site into an asset rather than a hindrance to the student's outdoor experiences. Within the context of the natural environment and using innovative techniques, the old eroded and irregularly sloping grounds were altered to provide various spaces, equipment, and paths for physical exercise and active games as well as spaces for quiet games, fantasy play, exploration and nature study. At the entrance to the school, artwork and an arch express the creativity and identity of the school community.
We designed the Tiffany Moore Playlot to seamlessly nestle into the hillside of Olmsted's historic Franklin Park. Children now can interact safely with natural objects within the play area and are encouraged to explore the larger surrounding park. Parents have clear views of their children from the comfort of various seating areas, with choices on sun or shade.
AWARDS:
- 1996 Boston Society of Landscape Architects Merit Award
- 1998 Massachusetts Horticultural Society Certificate for Design Excellence Urban Landscape Award