Jeavons were tasked with designing two distinct playspaces to cater specifically for girls and boys as requested by the school. The recently constructed playspaces at Tintern for the grades three to six includes a range of diverse natural and built play elements in a carefully designed natural setting. The large outdoor spaces with natural materials […]
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 students discussing their play activities and the kinds of spaces and the qualities they need. The consultation with the students and
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Beaumaris Reserve Playground is a popular park and playground well loved by the local community. When Council identified the playground for renewal, the local community were adamant that former features and play elements of the playground were to be preserved in the new design. A community based design for the original “Magic Park” created in
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Edithvale Children’s Hub is a new service for children and families combining child care for babies and young children, a kindergarten, and maternal and child health and other professional services. Our landscaping 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
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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. This resulted in a range of creative design outcomes that are more inclusive, usable by a wider range of ages and abilities, encourage creative
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The Werribee Open Range Zoo identified a need for a small play area and shady picnic spot along the route that visitors take through the zoo. A treed mound adjacent to the Vervet Monkey enclosure was selected for “Monkey Play” – a space where children could mimic the behaviour of the monkeys in the nearby enclosure.
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The Paediatric ward of the new Fiona Stanley Hospital has an eclectic small rooftop space on the third floor that aims to provide a sensory outdoor refuge for patients, siblings and families using the new hospital. Jeavons Landscape Architects designed and documented the space, working with the Hospital, with head contractor Brookfield Multiplex and landscape
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Plum Garland Memorial Playground is one of The City of Port Phillip’s most popular play spaces, located in a prominent location on the beach at Albert Park. In order to avoid the more common references to boats as seen in playgrounds all along the coast, a new design theme was required. A unique aspect of
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Jeavons Landscape Architects were commissioned by The Sovereign Hill Museums Association to design an accessible play space as part of the evolution to provide visitors a different experience. A play space with a prospecting theme will provide a play and interpretative experience for children of all ages and abilities. The overall design intent is to
The unique and magical playground at Bollygum Park, Kinglake, based on the book by Garry Fleming, was officially opened in late 2011. More than 11 years in the making, the project stemmed from the hard work and fundraising by the local community and committee. Jeavons Landscape Architects staff, in particular Felicity Brown and Bruce Grillmeier,
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