in association with Bernhard Kaiser, Terry Farrell, Robert Binelli & CADsult Irrigation

Previous site of Melville Primary School

Council secured land for community use

Numerous existing mature trees

Some remnant school buildings

Numerous existing car parks

Benched topography & steep banks

3 major changes in the brief / scope

Extended masterplan & stimulus

Kadidjiny Park was realised

Topography

Current land use

Existing vegetation

Physical access

Visual access

Landscape character

Structural elements

Visual connectivity & vistas

Drainage

Landscape opportunities

Review of community consultation based plan - the ‘game of life’ theme

Adaptation of ‘game of life’ theme to a more naturalised ,organic approach positioned in the southern portion of the site

Transition to ‘ecology of play’ theme with a strong emphasis on custom designed elements and relocated to the north

Evolution to a budget-driven review based on an inspiring terrain punctuated with propriety equipment and local vegetation

Local vegetation – textures, smells, colours, birds and insects

Creek bed – the universal play element

Topography – run, jump, hide, roll, sit, slide

Sound and music elements by Rob Binelli

Bright complimentary colours

Sculptural elements by local artist Bernhard Kaiser and innovative shelter design by Terry Farrell

Natural materials like local timber, granite boulders, river sand and planting