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.

Sonja Johansson has more than 38 years of experience with the landscape architectural design of public spaces. She is personally committed to finding ways to effectively improve the quality of life for all people, with a special emphasis on women, children and the elderly. A majority of her design work is generated for public agencies and she is highly experienced with the individual requirements of these many different agencies. Sonja Johansson works closely with community groups to assess and implement their goals. She believes that the most successful projects are those in which client agencies are committed to the active exchange of ideas with the community. Some of the firm’s best work is accomplished through creative brainstorming collaborations with teams of designers and programmers, and with client and community groups.

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.