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Surrey Nature Centre
Master Planning/Play Places
Surrey, BC
Client: City of Surrey
Completed 2009Site:
The
Surrey Nature Centre is located within Green Timbers Urban Park,
located at 9800 140th Street. The Nature Centre offi cially opened in
July of 2008.In the fall of 2008 space2place was retained to create a
master plan that would support the newly developed programming and draw
people to the site. The Nature Centre is the only facility of its kind
within the City of Surrey.Problem Statement:
The
Surrey Nature Centre and surrounding park area will provide public
opportunities for a wide range of nature based education and
interpretation,compatible outdoor play, and recreational opportunities
for all ages.Design Solution:
The
project started with an in-depth exploration of the physical aspects of
the site, precedent research, and research into childhood developmental
requirements. A number of workshops and meetings were held to solicit
local knowledge and ensure the program matched the current and future
requirements for the Nature Centre. The design focuses on highlighting
existing habitat features while adding a play environment that
encourages children and youth to interact with natural elements and
processes in a direct way. Buildings and structures on the site have
adaptively re-usedand special references to the history of the site
have been incorporated into the design.
Surrey, BC
Client: City of Surrey
Completed 2009Site:
The
Surrey Nature Centre is located within Green Timbers Urban Park,
located at 9800 140th Street. The Nature Centre offi cially opened in
July of 2008.In the fall of 2008 space2place was retained to create a
master plan that would support the newly developed programming and draw
people to the site. The Nature Centre is the only facility of its kind
within the City of Surrey.Problem Statement:
The
Surrey Nature Centre and surrounding park area will provide public
opportunities for a wide range of nature based education and
interpretation,compatible outdoor play, and recreational opportunities
for all ages.Design Solution:
The
project started with an in-depth exploration of the physical aspects of
the site, precedent research, and research into childhood developmental
requirements. A number of workshops and meetings were held to solicit
local knowledge and ensure the program matched the current and future
requirements for the Nature Centre. The design focuses on highlighting
existing habitat features while adding a play environment that
encourages children and youth to interact with natural elements and
processes in a direct way. Buildings and structures on the site have
adaptively re-usedand special references to the history of the site
have been incorporated into the design.
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