7.3 Landscape Design Proposals Illustrative Key Stage 02 Landscape Sections

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1 7.3 Landscape Design Proposals Illustrative Key Stage 02 Landscape Sections Section A-A Section A-A Section Location Plan Additional perspective view if required

2 Section B-B 7.3 Landscape Design Proposals Illustrative Key Stage 02 Landscape Sections Section B-B Section Location Plan Additional perspective view if required

3 7.4 Landscape Design Proposals Hard Landscape Strategy Hard landscape materials have been chosen to be durable, robust and smart in circulation and entrance spaces and more creative, colourful and varied in areas concentrated on play and learning. The Green Link is a coloured & cushioned rubber crumb surface that EQPPGEVU VJG VYQ KORQTVCPV UQHV NCPFUECRG RNC[ \QPGU VJG )TQXGµ and the Orchard through the heart of the new school building. Graphic white lining to the main hard play area around the Grove will continue the DCPFGF VJGOG QXGT GZKUVKPI OCECFCO CTGCU Surfacing within the Orchard for the main visitor entrance will be resin bound gravel in bands of colour. These bands set up a playable rhythm VJTQWIJ VJG ITQWPF RNCPG YJKEJ KU TGRGCVGF QP FKøGTGPV NGXGNU CNNQYKPI HQT PGY ICOGU VQ DG ETGCVGF CPF C XKDTCPV CPF GZEKVKPI UEJQQN GPXKTQPOGPV 5JGNVGT CPF UJCFG GUUGPVKCN GZVGTPCN EQORQPGPVU 4CPIG QH RNC[ GSWKROGPV VQ DG EQP½TOGF YKVJ UEJQQN Opportunity to improve school arrival sequence to create a safer, more pleasant pupil entrance. Impact absorbing play surfacing to soft play spaces.ctig ¾QYGTRQV RNCPVGTU VQ VJG TQQH VGTTCEG 1RRQTVWPKV[ VQ ETGCVG FKUVKPEV GZVGTPCN CTGCU VJCV RTQXKFG C TCPIG QH ¾GZKDNG JCTF CPF UQHV RNC[ URCEGU For school soft play areas an impact absorbing rubber crumb surface will be used which will undulate to create additional potential for the formal curriculum through physical education and the hidden curriculum by feeding the imagination and adding to creativity and self- esteem. There is potential to reuse felled tree trunks within the soft play areas. The Play Deck on Second and Fourth Floors has potential to create a unique CPF XCNWCDNG GZVGTPCN NGCTPKPI GPXKTQPOGPV YKVJ C YKFG XCTKGV[ QH VCEVKNG surfaces proposed such as timber deck stage central stage, rubber crumb impact absorbing bands and innovative white- lining and line- marking onto the structural deck. Demountable canopies to the Second Floor Play Deck are proposed for shelter & shade. (WTVJGT EQPUWNVCVKQP YKVJ VGCEJKPI UVCø CPF EJKNFTGP YKNN FG½PG VJG GZCEV OKZ QH RNC[ GSWKROGPV HQT VJG PGY RNC[ URCEGU YKVJKP VJG UEJQQN ITQWPFU Blackboard walls for art outside the classroom Hawkins\Brown December 2011 # XCTKGV[ QH GZVGTPCN UWTHCEG VGZVWTG EQNQWT An indicative view from the Play Deck towards Christchurch

4 7.4 Landscape Design Proposals Hard Landscape Strategy

5 7.5 Landscape Design Proposals Soft Landscape Strategy & Biodiversity The planting strategy for the Key Stage 02 site at Christ the Saviour C of E Primary School sets out to build on the wider landscape strategy by: Creating a stimulating outdoor environment Providing opportunities for learning Contributing to the wider environment Improving habitat and biodiversity provision This will be achieved as follows: Tree Planting species to create a soft green heart to the School. Sensory swathes of planting for soft landscape areas It is proposed that semi mature trees are used to provide immediate visual of damage to the trees from vandalism. Ornamental Shrubs As with tree planting, the proposed shrub planting will be designed to provide year round colour and interest. A robust framework of shrubs will provide structure and year- round presence, stands of softer grasses and sedges will provide verticality and movement, whilst blocks of herbaceous planting will add shots of colour and seasonal interest. Places for birds, beasts & educational opportunity Kinetic black bamboo planting to Play Deck fringes The renaissance of the Orchard with species of local provenance and historical interest In addition, species will be chosen to provide opportunities for outdoor learning and complimenting the school curriculum. This could include wildlife friendly species such as Hebe or Buddleia, as well as species with a culinary or medicinal uses such as Lavender, Salvia and Rosemary. Planting will respect the need for low maintenance and robustness. Existing Vegetation Following the recommendations in the Arboricultural Survey the tree where possible and suitable. protection requirements is illustrated on the Tree Retention & Removal plan. Moderate quality trees retained where possible Semi mature tree planting for instant shelter, shade & impact

6 7.5 Landscape Design Proposals Soft Landscape Strategy

7 7.5 Landscape Design Proposals Soft Landscape Strategy 1.0 Site Preparation & Earthworks to be protected from damage for the duration of the construction works. Protection measures are to comply with the recommendations of BS 5837:2005 Trees in Relation to Construction and to include protective Protective fencing is to be located outside the line of the root protection an approved Arboriculturalist. BS 4428:1989 Code of Practice for General Landscape Operations. It planting areas, provided that it meets the requirements of the detailed Generally topsoil depths shall be: Ornamental Shrub mm depth Amenity Grassland- 150mm depth Hedge planting mm trench 1.3 Prior to the spreading of topsoil, subsoil shall be ripped to relieve any compaction, ensure adequate drainage and provide a key between the subsoil and topsoil over. from localised depressions, high spots or abrupt angles. Topsoil to be cultivated to produce an even surface free from lumps and clods. 1.5 The need for ameliorates and fertilisers shall be reviewed, by appropriate soil analysis, prior to soil impact and spreading. 2.o Planting 2.1 Handling and transportation of all plants shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the Horticultural Trade Association Plant Handling booklet (1987). 2.2 All planting operations shall be carried out in accordance with BS 4043:1989 and BS 4428: Trees: all trees shall be supplied in accordance with the plant schedules. In certain key hard landscape areas it is intended to establish landmark trees and these will be established by the use of load bearing All semi- mature and mutlistemmed trees (over 2.5m in height) are to be anchored using Duckbill anchoring kit. Watering tubes shall be perforated land drainage pipes with suitable rubber/plastic bung. Tree Pits: 2.4 Shrubs: All shrubs shall be supplied in accordance with the plant schedules. Shrub root system. Sides and bottom of the pits shall be loosened to relieve Bark mulch shall consist of matured British conifer bark with an even Ornamental Grade Bark Mulch or similar approved, and a representative sample of the mulch shall be supplied for approval prior to delivery to site. 2.5 Transplants: All transplants to be notch planted by carefully inserting the transplant into the notch, ensuring that the roots spread downwards and that the Plants to be evenly spaced and grouped in accordance with proportion straight lines. To be 12mm square plastic mesh tree guards, 600mm high, in black, 2.6 Grass turf: Fisons PS5 applied at a rate of 70g/m2. The turves shall be laid with half lapped joints and well butted up. 2.7 Grass Seeding: Grass seeding to be carried out in accordance with BS 4428:1989. Seed grassland habitats.

8 7.6 Landscape Design Proposals commitment and regime of maintenance & management for the healthy establishment of trees and plants within the grounds. Maintaining the School Grounds Allied to the design, environmental and capital cost considerations, a key objective is the need to address and balance the future maintenance and management implications as the school matures and evolves over time. An integrated approach to the school grounds maintenance and management should be adopted at an early stage of the detailed design process. constraints to ensure an appropriate and robust management structure is established to meet the aspirations of the school. The management can evolve in terms of usage, water management and vegetation growth, as well as being responsive to economic changes. Materials Paving materials, street furniture, play equipment and other hard landscape elements will be selected for robustness, longevity and durability. Preference is given to robust surfacing and seating that is low maintenance, vandal resistent and has a timeless design quality. Planting Planting associated with the soft spaces will respect the need for low maintenance and robustness. Semi- mature trees should be used for and to reduce the risk of damage to the trees/plants from vandalism. Ongoing Maintenance The School Grounds Management Plan will be used as a guideline document to help understand the maintenance requirements as well as provide a structure for change. Soft Landscape Areas & Trees Watering from a standpoint Weed control Pruning/Feeding Plant replacements Litter Re- cultivation/mulch top- up Hard Landscape Areas Cleaning Checking Play Equipment & Impact Absorbing Surfacing Vandalism Settlement of Paving Drainage Maintenance Litter Crime Prevention An enhanced and civilised environment generally makes people feel safer and behave in a more responsible and respectful way. In addition removal are signs of an involved and caring community. Monitoring of the Proposals The School Grounds Management Plan will be an essential document to objectives of the long term maintenance and highlight key maintenance operations that would be necessary to ensure the long- term health and vigour of the school grounds.