Very young children between the ages of 2-5 start developing their 5 senses and motor skills. They play alone, in continuous repetition. Their sense of touch is developing every day making them able to do more and more refined tasks. When toddlers start developing their language skills, they are able to play together and learn from each other.
Dulwich College
71 Bukit Batok West Ave 8
| Client | Dulwich College (Singapore) |
|---|---|
| Architect | DP Architects |
| Playground Design | Carve |
| Realisation | Nov 2016 |
| Awards | 2015 LIAS Silver Award |
Dulwich College (Singapore) is the first British independent school to open in Singapore. It will eventually have the capacity for 2500 students who will enjoy facilities and resources that would be the envy of any school in the World.
At Dulwich College (Singapore) children always come first. The College offers a friendly, intimate and student-centred learning environment. An inviting collective space is essential to a healthy living and learning environment.
The zone, where three playgrounds are located, is embraced by the new classrooms and buildings. The zone is dotted with ‘free forms’; grassy little hills and blobs which are either grassy, lush trees or playgrounds. The free forms of the playground are surrounded by safety-surface (epdm), artificial grass and sand creating a soft, playable layer which seamlessly borders the pavement. The area contains three different play zones: an active play area for children aged 6-12, and a combined play zone for toddlers and preschool children. The third play area is located in a courtyard and cozy community zone and an exploring/educational zone for young children and toddlers. When passing through, one experiences all zones.
Zone 1
The zone is equipped with trampoline, embankment slides, stepping pods, spinners, hammocks, crawl tunnels, telephone tubes and sand which makes it a conducive environment for children to mingle and interact socially.
Zone 2: Amoeba
This ‘active play’ zone caters at 6-12 year old children who are becoming more active in their play. They move a lot, developing strength and motor skills. They communicate with each other and play fantasy-games and role-play, and their play is constructive.
A three dimensional climbing hill (‘amoeba’) with sand and netting creates an adventurous climbing experience for the children, enabling them to develop their motor skills and spatial awareness.
Zone 3: Treehouse
This Treehouse is designed for 6-12 year old children. Its position in the courtyard gives it a shaded, enclosed atmosphere. Children can have fun running, hiding, climbing and sliding down the slides or crossing the jungle bridges. It helps in developing their upper and lower body strength and endurance. Fantasy games and role play are essential, but when they get older they also like to hang out in little groups.
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