Hampton Hill Junior School Resubmission May09

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Hampton Hill Junior School Garden Project

Debbie Israel k0731746 May 2009 3.0 Play Now Kingston University Landscape Architecture

Site location The site is located in the garden of Hampton Hill Junior School in the leafy suburb of Hampton Hill, Richmond, UK.

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FAMILY CENTRE at HAMPTON HILL JUNIOR SCHOOL The former caretakers house and garden adjacent to the school are to be converted and extended to accommodate a new ‘Family Centre’. The garden will be visually linked and accessed from the new link building between the house and school and will be focussed around a ‘hearing garden’ and sensory qualities for under 5’s accompanying adults to the centre.

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Analysis

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first impressions

A small space with good potential for an interesting garden. Not very much vegetation to work with aside from a non-descript bush and a large tree off site on the eastern edge. It felt very lifeless but this could have been due to the onsite construction and a very rainy day. The surrounding buildings seem overpowering almost - but in retrospect this is good for monitoring the young children.

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The two plans an the right show current and proposed access points to the garden. The proposed being once the new build on the old caretakers house is complete. There will be one new entrance from the double doors of the new build. The entrance on the north side through the wooden fence is one that could be widened should the fence be removed. The entrance on the eastern side of the house could be restricted with a lockable gate to ensure children do not leave the garden and unwanted visitiors do not enter.

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proximity to other buildings

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The garden is connected closely to the three surrounding school buildings on the south side, north east and northern end.

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Looking at the plan on the right, the dashed red lines show the current wooden fences, whilst the solid black lines are brick walls.

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The residential blocks on the eastern side are approximately 21 meters away from the garden so should not suffer too much from noise from the garden.

All fences can be replaced while the northern brick wall is part of the neighbouring building. Existing school building

This corner of the garden is also the only area that is not under the shadow of a building and while exposed in winter months, is sheltered by the tree on the outskirts of the property the rest of the year.

Residential homes Existing out building

site boundaries

I would leave the brick wall on the eastern side of the caretakers house and fit a lockable gate where the passage meets the garden - to keep children in and unwanted visitors out.

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views from garden

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These photos are of the the site prior and during construction. a - looking south west b - looking south c - looking north east d - looking north

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The north eastern corner is the only area not in close proximity to a building. It is very close to the tall tree just off site and feels quite open.

Almost all areas of the garden are visible from the neighbouring school and old caretakers house, from ground level up to the first floor of each building. The only area not directly visible from either building is the eastern corner of the caretakers house - the small passage way connecting the front to the back along the side of the house.

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This area could potentially pose a problem of children wandering out or unwanted visitors entering the property and so should be secured with a lockable gate.

Existing school building

Existing out building

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site conclusions

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stage of learning

Based upon Jean Piget’s Stages of Learning/Theory of Cognitive Development ment/piaget.shtml

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Good natural shelter and visible from buildings. A great place for play area of different levels and story-time/ gathering area.

orange oval Wall alongside neighbouring

building, fully visible. Good spot for den/shelter - distracts wall height.

green oval

Central space, fully visible, full sun. A possible play area to break up main space.

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Close proximity to buildings, possible distraction. Good area for adult seating/rest.

pink circles Corner space of building, alongside windows. Ideal for planting.

yellow arrow New corner entrance.

2-5yr old stages of learning

learning language ego centric thinking engagement in make believe classifies objects by single features

early years play space requirements

-challenging spaces for growth & experimentation -simple structures for step ping, climbing & balancing -feature-free space for inve- ntive play -shelter & shade through planting or fixed features -balance of soft and hard landscaping -security and access -changes in topography, levels and colour -transitional space next to exit for decision making -quiet reflective play

http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/develop-

Aims -to create a calm garden atmosphere for 2-5 year olds that has learning elements to engage and enjoy. -the space will offer flexibility, providing place for inter-play and also quiet con templation, for children and adults.

Objectives -the garden proposal will feature various natural elements that surprise and stimulate with movement and sound. -there will be a mixture of surface textures, hard and soft, with gathering places, seating and a sheltered den. -planting selection is of low maintenance, safe plants that complement the space. -level changes will be created with onsite cut and fill.

Proposal 1: natural

water A water element adds life to any space, large or small. Two proposed water interventions are proposed for this garden: A Cascade Wall on the eastern boundary wall, and jumping fountains found hidden amongst a central lavender hedge maze. While the jumping fountain adds a playful feature to the garden, inviting the user to chase the stream, the cascade wall creates a space of calm and serenity. The fountain requires a small opening in the ground and a tiny pool of water so any potential risks with water and 2-5 year olds is minimal. The cascade wall has a depth of approx. 20cm.

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Proposal 2:

greenery Changes in topography and levels are important for neural development in young children. Play spaces should always include a variation of soft and hard landscaping with challenging spaces for stepping, balancing and climbing. The proposed‘moss pit’ at the eastern wall cascade edge is a space of mossy squares of earth with slight changes in levels . There is minimal risk as the surface is soft and can also be used as an area adults could relax, converse or watch over their children. The animation to the right shows an example of the space.

Undulating lawns also add a variation in levels, allowing children to safelyclimb or roll down a slight gradient: 1:15.

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Proposal 3:

lavender hedge maze

The lavender (lavandula augustifolia) hedge maze is a central element to the garden, providing colour and the wonderful smell of lavender. Grown as a hedge maze, it replaced the traditional yew-type hedge maze, with a flash of colour. The proposed hedge would be mainained to a height of around 2-3feet. Just enough for 2-5 years olds to hide and peek over the tops.

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Proposal 4:

living herb wall The herb living wall is proposed for the western boundary wall of the garden. Apart from the aesthetical value of living walls, they have many other benefits. - the capacity to provide sound insulation. - Increased urban habitat for song birds and butterflies. - Health and horticultural therapy applications. - Gaseous pollutants are absorbed through photosynthesis and airborne particulate matter is trapped in the leaves. - Living walls insulate buildings by external shading, cool industrial buildings and create microclimates. The school’s children can engage in herb planting and learn the value of plants for humans.

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Living Wall in The Children’s Society Garden, Chelsea Flower Show 2008 Courtesy of http://www.gardenvisit.com

Proposal 5: interactive

sound The video right is an interactive sound machine for children and adults. A sensor within the pipe reacts to movement and a sound is emitted. It does not require an instrument to play, simply moving one’s hand over the pipe opening will create a sound. Different sounds could also be programmed to play. Scroll over the coloured spheres to release a different sound.

Another proposed sound element are the sound walls, which divide the cascade wall area from the rest of the garden. The walls have a circular cutout in each decorated with dangling chimes.

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Design development

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Garden Plan Proposal N

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Hampton Hill Junior School

Proposed plan of garden

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Cascade Wall Cascade Wall steps Grassed cubic steps Main lawn Sound Walls Earth undulations Lavender hedge maze Decked seating under awning Living herb wall Entrance from Hampton Hill Jr. School

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Hampton Hill Junior School

Proposed plan of garden 1:50 date 25.02.2009

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bird cherry Prunus padus var. padus

cascade wall

lavender hedge maze Lavandula angustifolia

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earth undulations

Section A - A

sound walls

bird cherry Prunus padus var. padus

wall chimes

cascade wall steps

grassy steps

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sound wall

earth undulations

herb wall

Planting Plan

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Plants are selected for low maintenance, safety and year round colour. Small tree selection can be alternated to include more or less fruiting varieties.

Hampton Hill Junior School

Planting plan of proposed garden

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Bird Cherry Prunus padus var. padus / Plum Kirkes Blue Hydrangeas Paniculata Hydrangeas Camellia Camellia reticulata Fuchsia Fuchsia regia



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Lemon Bergamot

Lavender

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Golden Bamboo (potted) Phyllostachys aurea

1 Kidney Grass steps Dichondra repens 2 Rye Grass lawn Lolium perenne 3 Lavender hedge Lavandula augustifolia

Fuchsia Fuchsia regia

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Children are encouraged to engage in herb wall planting and care.

Plum Kirkes Blue



Living Wall Herb Varieties

Basil Ocimym basilicum Parsley Petroseelinum crispum Peppermint Mentha piperita Thyme Thymus vulgaris Chives Allium schoenoprasum Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Sage Salvia elegans Oregano Oregano vulgare Coriander Coriandrum sativum Lemon Bergamot Monarda Citriodora

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Living wall details

1/4” Irrigation Supply line

(Every row of panels)

Brick wall 1/2“ Irrigation supply line

1/2” Supply line

metal scaffold 10mm Expanded PVC Polyamide felt

Copper pipe connection to water supply.

1/4“ Irrigation supply line Copper pipe connected to water supply & shut off valve (contained in waterproof area) Overflow channel

Overflow channel

Shut off valve

(contained in waterproof area)

Jumping fountain

specifications

Many Jumping Jets can be synchronized to achieve a choreographed display. A popular variation on this concept is to have many jumping jets hidden in different planters. The jets shoot, in sequence, from planter to planter, looking like leaping snakes. LED lights with changing colours can also be included in the system to add a dynamic effect at night time. Water ARCHES Water Angle 75 Degrees - 2 Metres Long - 2 Metres High

Jumping Jet Fountains Technical Details Dimensions (L x W x H) - 478mm x 305mm x 555mm Light Type - LED RGB Multiple Spotlights Power Consumption (mechanical components i.e.pump) - 50 Watts (30% Energy Saving)

Fountain system

Water Jumping Jets Diameter - 12mm (approx 1”) Minimum Water Depth - 200mm (approx 8”) Maximum Water Depth - 300mm (approx 12”) water can be deeper, however, support pillars would be necessary Material - Stainless Steel & Plastic

Water Angle 65 Degrees - 3 Metres Long - 1.5 Metres High Water Angle 40 Degrees - 4 Metres Long - 1 Metre High

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UaXOHKjkia8