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It was an exciting day for students and staff at Eltham College with the grand opening of their new Junior Play Space.  Jeavons Landscape Architects collaborated with the head of the junior school, with the staff and parents, and with the students who had initiated the project.  The Jeavons team spent time on guided tour with the […]

Edithvale Children’s Hub is a new centre catering for children and families, child care, kindergarten, maternal and child health services and other professional services.   Jeavons Landscape Architects designed and documented all outdoor landscape and play areas, including a large rooftop play space. The roof top space design is fully accessible and is designed to ensure

Dolomore Recreation Reserve is located at the corner of Queens and First Street, Mentone, next to the Mentone Athletic Club with a proud Olympic history. This playground is significantly located as it is the only playground catering for a large community catchment area.   City of Kingston approached Jeavons with a magic tree house theme to complement the existing mature

The Kidsafe Awards is a biennial event to recognise excellence and innovation in the provision of safe, creative playspaces across Australia. Jeavons Landscape Architects submitted entries into 5 different categories, with 3 of our entries awarded the following: High commendation: Public Playspaces <500K category Merri Park Playground Winner: Playspaces 500K to $1M category Bollygum Adventure Playground Project

Originally designed by our director Mary Jeavons in collaboration with the local community 21 years ago, Mary was once again involved in the rejuvenation of this beloved local playspace in Northcote. Using our in-depth knowledge of the original play structure, this playspace has been successfully re-designed.  While remaining true to the original concept, and with

Dandenong Valley SDS is a school that supports learning for children with moderate to severe intellectual and physical disabilities. Age groups range from young children in the early intervention program through to young adults. The school is located in one of the biggest population growth corridors of Victoria. Jeavons staff have had the pleasure of working

Yesterday we visited the Edithvale & Parkdale Hubs in the City of Kingston which are currently under construction. Here are a few images! Jeavons Landscape Architects have designed and documented both outdoor spaces which are extensive. The Edithvale Hub project includes a large rooftop playspace as well as a ground level area. The rooftop has required careful detailing and

Last week the Glenallen School Primary Play Space won a commendation in the 2014 CEFPi Awards for the renovation/modernisation under $2m category The citation is as follows:   Project: Glenallen School Primary Play Space, Victoria Landscape Architect: Jeavons Landscape Architects The jurors were impressed at the way the landscape architects have created a highly tactile sensory environment     for

Here are a few recent photos of Plum Garland Playground which was designed by Jeavons Landscape Architects for the City of Port Phillip . Since construction in late 2012, the playground has proven to be a popular play and meeting place. The design provides a contained, complex and inclusive play environment with a wide range of play equipment; seating

It was a welcome surprise to the start of the school year for the returning children and staff at Burwood East SDS with their new play spaces completed and ready for use. Jeavons designed and project managed the construction of the senior, middle and early education play spaces of the school grounds. The design focused on the