Jury comment
The Corner packs a punch of creative exploration and play onto a hundred-square-metre microsite at a Queensland state school. The design’s vibrant and diverse spaces spark the imagination, senses and cognitive engagement of children from prep to year 12, supporting both socialization and independent discovery. The narrative of the central element – a bogged tractor made from recycled materials – reflects the school’s farmland setting. The Corner demonstrates the strength and versatility of tailored landscapes for children that extend beyond off-the-shelf playgrounds.
The Corner – Cairns School of Distance Education is built in Cairns, Queensland on the land of the Yirrganydji people.
Project credits
Design practice Landplan Landscape Architecture Engineer KFB Engineers Landscape contractor Miles of Landscaping Photographer Ben Mackay
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