Friday, May 3, 2013

Whyalla Special School Masterplan



WAX Design in collaboration with Whyalla Special School and Tectvs architects engaged the community in consultation in order to inform the brief for this landscape master plan.
The design incorporates an all accessible landscape for children of all physical and learning abilities, with colour, movement, interactive and contemplative play. Aspects of aboriginal culture as well as references to the rich historic nature of Whyalla are incorporated into the materials selection and design layout.
Environmental considerations of stormwater reuse extend to rain water tanks, overland swales and detention basins. A productive garden includes an orchard, bush foods and a sensory herb garden.
All new plantings are locally indigenous species, reinforcing the cultural context of the site.
The project is currently under construction.