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Garden Project

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feb/march 2009
 Analysis - first impressions
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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.
 Analysis - access points
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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.

current proposed
 Analysis - proximity to other buildings Analysis - site boundaries
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The garden is connected closely to Looking at the plan on the right, the dashed
the three surrounding school red lines show the current wooden fences,
buildings on the south side, north east whilst the solid black lines are brick walls.
and northern end. Small building

All fences can be replaced while the

The residential blocks on the eastern northern brick wall is part of the neighbouring
side are approximately 21 meters building.
away from the garden so should not
suffer too much from noise from the I would leave the brick wall on the eastern
garden. side of the caretakers house and fit a
Existing school building

lockable gate where the passage meets the

This corner of the garden is also the garden - to keep children in and unwanted
only area that is not under the shadow visitors out.
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
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HAMPTON HILL SCHOOL & GROUNDS RAILSIDE GREEN PATH (GREEN) RAILWAY (ORANGE) PRIVATE PROPERTIES (GREY OVERLAY)
CANAL (DARK BLUE) SECONDARY ROAD (GREY)
TERTIARY STREETS (YELLOW)
 Analysis -
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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
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.
d c
views from garden Analysis - viewpoints onto the garden
Almost all areas of the garden are visible
a 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.
This area could potentially pose a problem
of children wandering out or unwanted
b visitors entering the property and so should
be secured with a lockable gate.
Existing school building
Existing out building
 Analysis: sun path study 1 - january
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07:30am 10:30am

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 Analysis: sun path study 2 - april
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 Analysis: sun path study 3 - july
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 Analysis: sun path study 4 - october
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 Analysis: site conclusions Analysis: stage of learning conclusions
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blue oval Good natural shelter and visible 2-5yr old stages of learning language
from buildings. learning ego centric thinking
A great place for play area of engagement in make-believe
different levels and story-time/ classifies objects by single
gathering area. features

orange oval Wall alongside neighbouring early years play space -challenging spaces for
building, fully visible.
requirements growth & experimentation
Good spot for den/shelter - distracts
-simple structures for stepping,
wall height.
climbing & balancing
-feature-free space for inven-
green oval Central space, fully visible, full sun.
A possible play area to break up tive play
main space. -shelter & shade through
planting or fixed features
-balance of soft and hard
pink oval Close proximity to buildings, possible
distraction. landscaping
Good area for adult seating/rest. -security and access
-changes in topography,
pink circles Corner space of building, alongside levels and colour
windows. -transitional space next to exit
Ideal for planting. for decision making
-quiet reflective play
yellow arrow New corner entrance.
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Aims
-to create a soniferous garden for 2-5 year olds that is a fun and safe
learning environment.
-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 and digital 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 kept to a minimum to keep maintenance costs down.
-level changes will be created with onsite cut and fill.
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Proposal 1: natural
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The jumping fountain adds

a playful feature to the
garden, inviting the user to
chase the stream.
Each water jet generates a con-
figuration of precisely cut water
jets that disappear in a small catch
opening with pin-point prediction.

The water can be manipulated

into a continuous arc that stands in
the air or a water jet segment.

Since it only requires a small open-

ing in the ground and a tiny pool
of water, any potential risks with
water and 2-5 year olds is minimal.

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Proposal 2: interactive
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The following studies

represent the possibilities
in creating a kinetic digital
catalyst for social interac-
tion.
Each node has the ability to
change colour and create sound
whilst encouraging the user to
interact with the others.

The system consists of interactive

position tracking with a pressure
and heat sensitive monitoring
system.

An overhead projector relays the

image of the pond onto the
interactive floor surface.

p r e c e d e n t
 Proposal 3: greenery
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Changes in topography and

levels are important for nerual
development in young children.

Their play spaces should always include

a variation of soft and hard landscap-
ing with challenging spaces for stepping,
balancing and climbing.

The ‘moss pit’ 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 click

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example of the space.

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Proposal 4: interactive
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This is an interactive sound

machine for children and adults.

A sensor within the pipe reacts to

movement and a sound is emitted.

Continuing with the theme of

interactivity, it is a fun addition to the
sound garden, and can entertain
children and adults.

It does not require an instrument to play,

simply moving ones 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. click toto
click play
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Proposal 5: kinetic
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Jason bruges’ dado rail and

Daan Roosegaarde’s ‘dune 4.0’
are precedent for a responsive,
kinetic sound installation.
The digigarden installation is suspend-
ed and chime-like, responding to wind
movements and human interaction.

Powered with solar technology and a

small internal battery, they are made of
fibres with concealed speakers and
sensors which react to wind and human
movement.

The sounds they emit can be very

subtle, natural sounds, that fit into the
landscape that they are a part of.

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 Site plan
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scheme Hampton Hill Junior School

title Proposed plan of garden

scale 1:50 date 25.02.2009

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scheme Hampton Hill Junior School title Section A-A showing level changes
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scheme Hampton Hill Junior School title Section B-B showing level changes
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 Materials
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decking: maine deck - ‘superior
quality sustainable composite
decking’ ultra low maintenance
http://www.maine-deck.co.uk/default.asp
awning: slimline electric cas-
sette awning. made to meas-
ure. projects up to 3m. http://
www.patio-awnings-uk.co.uk
Reclaimed granite flags for sale,
beautiful worn surface, random
.
sizes, mostly large sizes http://www.
salvoweb.com/flagstones-floortiles/antique-
reclaimed/forsale.html
fence: woven willow fence,
planted, low maintenance,
connects the maze and the wil-
low den.

shelter/den: a living willow

moss pit: standard garden moss, structure that can house 4-6 maze: again willow, it can be
young children at a time. lasts screen: pot planted bamboo. grown into the shape of a maze,
very low maintenance, fun, dif-
about 2 years with mainte- an invasive plant which should easy to maintain and fun for
ferent, good cover and grows
nance. http:stickwork.net not be planted in the ground. young children to play in.
well in shady areas.
Jumping fountain specifications
Water ARCHES

Water Angle 75 Degrees - 2 Metres Long - 2 Metres High

Water Angle 65 Degrees - 3 Metres Long - 1.5 Metres High

Many Jumping Jets can be synchronized to Water Angle 40 Degrees - 4 Metres Long - 1 Metre High

achieve a choreographed display.

A popular variation on this concept is to have many jumping
jets hidden in different plant-ers. The jets shoot, in sequence,
from planter to planter, looking like leaping snakes.

Jumping Jet Fountains Technical Details LED lights with changing colours can also be included in
the
Dimensions (L x W x H) - 478mm x 305mm x 555mm system to add a dynamic effect at night time.
Light Type - LED RGB Multiple Spotlights

Power Consumption (mechanical components i.e.pump) - 50 Watts

(30% Energy Saving)

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

Material - Stainless Steel & Plastic

Interactive pond technical details
The interactive floor would work
similiarly to touch screen technology.

A small amount of voltage is supplied to the

four corners of the interactive floor surface with
a uniform electric field.

A foot touches the floor and draws a minute

amount of current to the point of contact.

The XY location of the point of contact is cal-

culated by a controller and transmitted to a
PC.

Meanwhile the image of the pond is projected onto the interactive sur-
face using a projector connected to the pc.

When the child steps or jumps onto the interactive surface, it can create
a ‘splash’ with sound (depending on the pressure of the step) and also
track movement on the surface.