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Award for Design in Landscape Architecture
THE HARBOUR FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Landscape Architect: HASSELL in collaboration with Children's Landscapes
Australia
Client: City of Melbourne
 This
project is both well designed and beautifully executed.
This is particularly impressive given the
site location, on a rooftop. The jury was impressed by the attention to
detail clearly demonstrated in the carefully considered use of plant
species and provision of shade. A range of tactile experiences is also
provided by using a wide selection of materials and surfaces. The area
will be not only be a valuable play experience for children, but will also
encourage an understanding of, and involvement in, food production.
The rooftop location and safety standards for
children's play areas were always going to be significant challenges for
the project team, but the final outcome is exciting and well resolved.
The project not only sets a benchmark for
child care centre outdoor areas, it also challenges us to use all rooftop
areas more creatively.
Images
Photographs: Andrew Lloyd
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