Edwardes Lake Park Playspace Concept Plan 16 June 2020
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Edwardes Lake Park Playspace Concept Plan 16 June 2020 Ground Floor 143 Franklin Street Melbourne Vic 3000 p. 9329 6844 f. 9329 6336 e. [email protected] SITE LOCATION 1 2 Proposed Site Location LEAMINGTON STREET Preston Reservoir Reservoir Bowls Club Lakeview Skate Park Tennis Club 2 6 5 3 1 SEAVER GROVE WETLAND 4 EDGARS CREEK 3 All-Abilities Playground 4 EDWARDES LAKE ATHLETICS TRACK BANBURY ROAD GRIFFITHS STREET EDWARDES LAKE 5 6 EDGARS CREEK THE PLAN 2 1 6 2 5 3 4 1 Mindfulness Maze + Wilga Wattle Woods Character R I C H T E R S P I E L G E R Ä T E G M B H · D - 8 3 1 1 2A F peaceful,R A S D O R F ·secluded, P H O N E + 4 sensory9 - 8 0 5 2 / 1 7place 9 8 0 · whichF A X 4 1 8 0 features strong seasonal change, making it Function and Play value Stainless steel sheets are curved into a enticing all year round. U-shape and then welded in this shape to a hollow tube, which serves as a Features resonator. The equipment is tuned to the diatonic scale. When the U-shaped steel Sound Play sheets are hit with a beater, a warm lively sound is created. The resonator is not Mindfulness Maze just open at the top of the hollow tube Image by Brian Sullivan but also atImage the bottom. by GHD If thispty openingltd - Edinburgh (macaulaylibrary.org) is closed offGardens with the Raingarden hand, the sound (landezine.com) Water Play volume can be increased or decreased and the resonance of the sound in the air Native Vegetation can be experienced. This tuning makes it possible for everybody to immediately R I C H T E R S P I E L G E R Ä T E G M B H · D - 8 3 1 1 2 F R A S D O R F · P H O N E + 4 9 - 8 0 5 2 / 1 7 9 8 0 · F A X 4 1 8 0 Forest Plantings create pleasant sounds, without any disharmony. Cultural and Historic References Fundamental characteristics - unique and original - exclusive design - incentive for playing: form, beater Suitable - for all age groups from 4 years - for public places (i.e. pedestrian areas, waiting areas of stations and bus stations, courtyards) - public institutions (i.e. kindergartens, daycare facilities for children, schools) - parks - leisure parks - play areas for people with special needs Barrier-free - independent play Original image from Richter Spielgerate (www.richter-spielgeraete.de) People’s Choice: Function and Play value Please vote for your favourite piece The Sound Arch, which consists of five wooden sound tubes, can be played from of sound play equipment. you can both sides at the same time. This has the choose from the steel ‘Ferraphone’ effect of particularly encouraging the Copyright © Richter Spielgeräte GmbH 09/17 participants to play together and listen above which when the U-shaped to each other. steel sheets are hit with a beater, a Suitable Photos by Mary Noble Ours - for public institutions (i.e. kinder- warm sound is created, or the lovelyFerraphone gartens, daycare facilities for children, wooden ‘Sound Arch’, left. schools) - parks - zoological and botanical gardens - therapy gardens (i.e. in institutions for people with special needs, rehab clinics, retirement homes) Copyright © Richter Spielgeräte GmbH 09/17 Barrier-free - independent play Image by Mamma Knows North - Merri Creek Labyrinth, Original image by Eugene Zelenko (www.wikipedia.org) Clifton Hill (www.mammaknowsnorth.com.au) Original image from Richter Spielgerate (www.richter-spielgeraete.de)Sound Arch graubner Play Stations for Design J. Faßbender Acoustic effect soft Developing the Senses 4 Vandalism not vulnerable Acoustic effect soft Vandalism slightly vulnerable Supervision not necessary Explanation board not necessary Installation indoors and outdoors 9.07000 Design W. Graubner according to H. Kükelhaus Design W. Safety check 27 (EN 1176) not necessary Installation in concrete possible 10.53200 63 200616 ELP Playspace Concept 2 SheOak Forests + Secret Desert Palms Character The close spacing of the indigenous Black SheOak makes the scale of the space exciting to explore and weave in and out of for kids. Acoustically the carpet of sheoak-needles underfoot dampens sound and makes it an interesting sensory experience with a secret to discover within. Features Long Leg Log Stilts (gross-motor play elements) Indigenous Vegetation Forest Plantings Historical Plantings Sensory Play Imaginative Play (Treasure Hunt references) Original image from Richter Spielgerate (www.richter-spielgeraete.de) Image from Vega Landskab - Artillery Road Playground (vegalandskab.dk) Pine Forest Floor Background by Nefrith on @creativemarket.jpg 5 3 Little Hill + Rippa Rill Character Open and undulating, this hill is exciting and boasts fabulous views. There are many educational opportunities for art, environmental and science-inspired projects. Features Accessible basket ‘Fly” swing Little Slide Accessible spinner Boulder Maze Accessible Sound Play Voice Tubes Boulder Scramble Rolling Hill Bird Box Tree Log Climbs x 2 Leap-Frog Loops R I C H T E R S P I E PicnickingL G E R Ä T E G M DeckB H · D - 8 3 1 1 2 F R A S D O R F · P H O N E + 4 9 - 8 0 5 2 - 1 7 9Indigenous 8 0 · F A X 4 1 8 Feature 0 Vegetation for Foraging Objects Play value Balance Beams This swing is attached only at one point Native Grassland Plantings and can therefore moveCubby freely in structureevery – fine and gross motor direction, enabling all kinds of swinging and turning games. Theopportunities long swing and loose parts play Cultural References chains make this piece of equipment interesting for young people. In their normal environment, Rippa they seldom Rill find Watercourse a and Bridges satisfactory outlet for their natural ener- gies. This big swing is designed to help meet that requirement. To set the swing in motion requires strength and skill. This equipment can be used to help even the most energetic of children let off steam, thereby avoiding these energies being directed on more negative activities. 04/19 Artwork by Michael Heizer Isolated Mass Circumflex Image by © Richter Spielgeräte GmbH Original image from Richter Spielgerate (www.richter-spielgeraete.de) Image by Joyce Watts (tothotornot.com) ^<v> - Flickr com 6 Fundamental characteristics Tractor Tyre Swing - one-point suspension allows for a multitude of different movements - equipment height is challenging for young people - incentive for playing: cantilever arm with chain suspension - movement: swinging, turning, swaying, jumping on and off, physical effort Recommended Design and Copyright - for children from 6 years and young people - for public playgrounds children‘s homes leisure areas outdoor swimming pools 7.45000 371 372 200616 ELP Playspace Concept 4 Wetland Amphitheatre Character Natural amphitheatre setting with exceptional views out to wetland and lake Features Terraced Seating/Gathering Spaces Stage for formal and informal performances Native Grassland Meadow Open Lawn Shade Picnicking Opportunities Image by Rodrigo Sheward - Pinohuacho Observation Deck (archdaily.com) Image by Joyce Watts (tothotornot.com) Image from Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture - Childrens Garden (acochran.com) Image from Jeavons Landscape Architects - Melbourne Zoo (jeavons.net.au) 7 5 Big Hill Adventure Trail Character Challenging and adventurous play opportunities for bigger kids with fabulous views Features Adventure Trail Path which connects to Amphitheatre and Upper Path Hangout Seating Platform Connections to Skate Park Big Slide Climbing Frame Indigenous Plantings SheOak Forest Too Big Rolling Hill Image by Bence Pásztor for Batlab Architects Original image from Richter Spielgerate (www.richter-spielgeraete.de) Image by Undy (rhythmsofplay.com) (www.contemporist.com) 8 200616 ELP Playspace Concept 6 BBQ Area + Existing Playspace The new playspace will integrate with the existing BBQ area and small playspace. In the future, the BBQ area will be upgraded and a new shelter will be constructed in the location of the existing playspace, as it has be best views over the lake. The existing play equipment (swings, play deck and springer) will be retained until they need to be removed to make way for the new shelter. 9.