Gymnasium Entrance Garden

Sydenham, Victoria
Catholic Regional College - Sydenham
Expected start date 2024
m² TOTAL SIZE

Design

Evergreen Infrastructure

The client seeks to enhance the school grounds by integrating greenery into the gymnasium entrance landscape. They aim to provide cooling effects, promote enhanced learning outcomes, and foster a comfortable environment conducive to student well-being and interaction.

Form

The gymnasium entrance landscape boasts rolling hills adorned with urban canopee trellis structures, offering both aesthetic appeal and shade. Meandering paths weave through lush grass, creating inviting spaces for student interaction and relaxation. It's a harmonious blend of nature and architecture, fostering a vibrant campus atmosphere.

About the project

Enhanced greenery in school environments has been scientifically proven to positively impact learning outcomes. Deciduous trees and climbers provide shade in summer, reducing heat stress, while allowing sunlight in winter. Calming spaces for student interaction amidst nature promote focus, creativity, and overall well-being, fostering an optimal learning environment.

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Impact

This project creates human and social capital through the correct use of space and plant use. Connections to nature. Provides a strong link between exposure to nature and acedemic and social outcomes

Benefits

Environmental
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Biodiversity
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Reducing urban heat
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Connection to surrounding environment
Social
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Wellbeing
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Retreat
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Connection with Nature
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Social Space
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Learning Environment
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Food Security
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Learning Space
Economic
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Cooling Effect
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thermal cooling for building
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Fresh Food for Restaurant and Cafe
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Clean Air
"We aim to cultivate more than just a landscape; it's a living classroom. By intertwining nature with innovative design, we nurture spaces that inspire learning, growth, and connection."

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