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Garden City Play Environment

richmond, Canada
 
A project by: space2place
 
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Play Places/Natural Places
Richmond, BC
Client: City of Richmond
Completed 2008

Site: Garden City Park is a new park located near Richmond City Hall and Richmond Centre Mall. The Play Environment is in close proximity to several public schools and is adjacent to a forest, an arboretum and a new pond.

Problem Statement: To develop a site-specifi... read more
Play Places/Natural Places
Richmond, BC
Client: City of Richmond
Completed 2008

Site: Garden City Park is a new park located near Richmond City Hall and Richmond Centre Mall. The Play Environment is in close proximity to several public schools and is adjacent to a forest, an arboretum and a new pond.

Problem Statement: To develop a site-specific solution
for a play environment that encourages creative play. Outdoor play spaces have the potential to establish a connection with natural systems and living organisms that change with the seasons. This contact can enhance physical and cognitive development, and encourage imaginative and spontaneous play and exploration.

Design Solution: space2place undertook a collaborative design approach for the play environment at Garden City Park. Workshops and design exercises were used to gain a clear understanding of the specific needs of the project, and to promote awareness of the findings among child-care professionals and decision makers. This approach gave us a unique ability to create and inspire change in outdoor play spaces, resulting in site-specific designs that foster healthy development of children and strong connections to the outdoor world.

Awards:

2008 Design Exchange Award - Best in Category - Landscape Architecture
2009 Canadian Society of Landscape Architects - National Merit Award
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Type Public - Park
 
 
Location 9224 alberta rd
richmond
Canada
 
Client City of Richmond
 
Building status built in 2008
 
Site type other
 
 

Project in Detail

Materials, products, construction methods and more.
 
Are there any unique construction methods that make this project stand out?
 
reclaimed wood, concrete
 
Is there an innovative sustainable method deployed in this project?
 
rain water, xeriscape, nature based play, water play
 
Which materials were crucial in creating this design?
 
concrete, water, reclaimed wood
 
Where there any product, manufacturers or suppliers that were especially helpful?
 
kaiser kuhne
 

Project Leader

space2place
Vancouver, Canada
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Team

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Alexa Uhrich
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Alison Maddaugh
As: designer
Jeff Cutler
vancouver, Canada
As: Principal
 

Consultants

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Wood Artist
Warren Brubacher
Brackendale, B.C.,..
 
Landscape Architect
space2place
Vancouver, Canada
 
 

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Playscapes Blog, 09/19/08
 
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