fee proposal

Prepared byFiona Robbé Landscape Architects

March 2013

Experiential Gardern - Maroochy Bush Gardensquotation for consultancy services

Prepared for: The Sunshine Coast Council

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Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects108 Arcadia RoadArcadia NSWAustralia 2159T+61 2 9653 1045F+61 2 9653 1229© March 2013

Architects of Arcadia Pty Ltd.ABN 44 942 927 794

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Content

Section Page

01 BenefitsofWorkingwithOurTeam 102 Project Appreciation 703 ProjectTeam 1104 ProjectMethodology 1705 Anticipated Fees 2506 Ancillary Issues 29

Appendices

i. Appendix A: - Philosophy of Playii. AppendixB:-CurriculumVitaeiii. AppendixC:-ExamplesofWork

“Play is the exultation of the possible”

Martin Buber

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01 BenefitsOfWorkingWithOurTeam

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2 fiona robbé landscape architects

1.1SpecialistsinDesignforChildrenOurpracticeoffersaspecialisationwherethefocusischildcentereddesign:i.e.designtomeettheneedsofchildren(andtheircarers).

Webaseourworkon:

• researchand theglobalbankofknowledgeaccumulatingaround theworldonchildren’s play,

•acuteobservationofchildrenofallagesandabilitiesatplay,•whatchildrentellusinourparticipatorydesignandconsultativesessions,•14yearsexperienceindesigningforspecificallychildren,and28yearsexperienceindesigningpublicenvironments

•passionate interest in this topic•ourskillsgowellbeyondusuallandscapearchitecturalpractice:

-wespecificallydesignforplayoutcomesandbehaviours,forallagesand abilities -wehaveextensivetechnicalknowledgeofconstructionforplayenvironments -ourplayenvironmentsaredeeplyrespectfuloftheirnaturalsettings.

There are no Australian courses or criteria that qualify designers to call themselvesspecialists in child-centred design, or play design, however with our experience,knowledgeandrecognitionwefeelwecanjustifiablycallourselvesspecialists.

1.2OurUnderstandingofChildren’sGardensaroundtheworldWe have extensive knowledge, experience and practical “know-how” of Children’sGardens,asoutlinedbelow.Wearepassionateadvocatesforchildrenhavingregularcontactwithnaturalenvironments.OurknowlegeofdedicatedpublicChildren’sGardensis based on:

a) VisitationofChildren’sGardens.

WehavevisitedandanalysedthefollowingChildren’sGardens:

-HersheyChildren’sGarden(Cleveland,Ohio) -Potter’sChildrenGarden(Auckland,NewZealand) -IanPotterFoundationChildren’sGarden(Melbourne,Australia) -RioTintoNaturescape,KingsPark(Perth,Australia)

b) Research

Weresearchedthestate-of-artChildren’sGardensin2008,andwrotean extensivereporttitled“Children’sGardens”,forCentennialParkandMoore ParkTrust.

We have conducted an action-based piece of research for the Natural ConfectionaryCompanyregardingchildren’sideasfornature-basedplayareas, titled“ConsultationwithChildrenregardingplayinnaturalenvironments”-2011.



Thestudyrevealedthedepthandbreadthofchildren’sconnectionwithnature, andtheirdesiretoplayinnaturalsettings.

c) ConferenceandSeminarTalks

Fiona’steamisconsideredoneofAustralia’sleadingdesignpractitionersregardingchildrenplayinginnaturalsettings,andFiona,forexample,hasgivenapproximately10publictalksonthistopicoverthelast4years(RefertoattachedCV).

d) DesignedNaturalEnvironmentsforChildren

Ourcompanyiswellregardedforourspecialisedknowledgeandabilityto designnaturalenvironmentsforchildren.

Wehaverecentlyworkedonthefollowingprojects;allofwhichhaveanemphasison nature-based play:

Children’sGarden,CentennialParklands,Sydney

KookaburraPlayground,NurragingyReserve(WesternSydneyParklandsTrust)

GlenaeonSchoolPlaygrounds,(SteinerSchool)

Pimelea/LizardLogPlayground(WesternSydneyParklandsTrust)

FitkidzChildCareCentreNo.1,Dural(Fitkidz)

FitkidzChildCareCentreNo.2,Dural(Fitkidz) CammerayChildren’sCentrePlayground(NorthSydneyCouncil)

YokineinclusivePlayground,Perth

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1.3HistoryofourOrganisationFiona Robbé Landscape Architects is a subsidiary design practice to Architects ofArcadia Pty Ltd. Fiona has run this practice since 1992. She has been involved in publicdomaindesignfor28years,havingspecialisedinplaygrounddesign.Herteam’scommitmenttoinclusionhasledtodiverseprojectsforchildrenacrossAustralia.Fionacontributesgenerously to the industry throughpublic talks,probonocontributions tonon government organisations, technical advice to Standards Australia (PlaygroundStandards)andregularlylecturesatUNSWFacultyoftheBuiltEnvironment.

1.4ScopeofOurWorkWehaveundertakenadiverserangeofoutdoorplayprojectsforvariousclientsacrossAustralia, including public parks, schools, child care centres, museums, zoos, andchurches.Wehavebuiltover100outdoorplayenvironments.

1.5ParticularSkillsOfOurOrganisationOur team is trained in landscape architecture and horticulture, and in addition ourexpertise includes:

•designforplay• sustainabledesign• timberstructuredesign•consultationwithchildren•accessibleandinclusivedesignforchildrenofallagesandabilities•playgroundstandardsinterpretation•unambiguousconstructiondocumentation

and above all •caringprojectoutcomesthatbenefittheclientandthecommunity.

1.6AwardsOur team have won national awards for innovative outdoor design, research andadvocasyasfollows:

• Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards 2012 - Public Playspaces up to $500k,KookaburraPlayground,NurragingyReserve,Doonside-awardedtoFionaRobbé

• KidsafeNationalPlayspaceDesignAwards2012-PublicPlayspacesupto$1M,YokinePlayground,Yokine,WA-awardedtoFionaRobbéincollaborationwithAECOM

• KidsafeNationalPlayspaceDesignAwards2012-InnovativeDesignElements,PlaygroundMulch Trial, NSW - awarded to FionaRobbé in collaborationwithOzbreed,Hills BarkBlowerandAcoustoscan

• FionaRobbéwasawardedthe2011NSWAILAPresident’sAward.Thisawardrecognises



ourpractice’scontributiiontoshapingspacesthatengageandservecommunitieswell,inparticular the special place that children hold in public life.

• Australian Stone Advisory Association Architectural Stone Awards 2011 - awarded toFiona Robbé in collaborationwith Karl vanMiddeldyk for “hippo” at Fit Kidz LearningCentre, Dural

• AILANational LandscapeArchitectureAwards2010 -Planning. FormerWaterPolice/PirramaParkMasterplan-awardedtoASPECTStudiosincollaborationwithFionaRobbé

• Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards 2010 - Public Playspaces District Parks,PirramaPark,Pyrmont-awardedtoFionaRobbéincollaborationwithASPECTStudios

• Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards 2010 - Public Playspaces District Parks,BrelsfordPark,Coffsharbour-awardedtoFionaRobbé,GeolinkLandscapeArchitects&Coffs Harbour City Council

• ParksandLeisureAustralia (PLA)PlaySpaceCategoryAward for thenewparkat theFormerWater Police Site Pyrmont – July, 2009. Awarded jointly to Fiona Robbé andAspect Studios

• AILANSW&NSWMinisterforPlanning’sSydneyGreenspaceAward:fortheDeanReservePlayground(awardgrantedtoStrathfieldCouncil)November,2007;

• KidsafeNationalPlaygroundConference2006:CertificateofCommendationforWilloughbyPublicSchoolMasterplan;

• Kidsafe National Playground Conference 2004: “Design Award for Excellence, SchoolSetting”–ArcadiaPublicSchool;

• KidsafeNationalPlaygroundConference2004:“DesignAwardforPublicSpacesunder$200,000”–BicentennialParkPlayground,WestPymble (awardgrantedtoKu-ring-gaiMunicipalCouncil);

• “Australian TimberDesignAward for Excellence in TimberDesign, Exterior Structures”(2004)–ArcadiaPublicSchool(designedbyFionaRobbéandRolfeChrystal).

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1.7Safety&ComplianceFiona isamemberof theCS005PlaygroundStandardsCommittee,and is thereforeabreastofallthelatestdevelopmentsandrequirements.

1.8GlobalFinancialCrisis&ConsultantFeesWeareworking in amarketplacewheredesigners areoffering clients very low fees,simplyinordertomaintainworkflowandstaff.

Likeeveryoneelse,wehavetobecreativeduringthistime,however,weguaranteethefollowing:

We do not:

•acceptindustrykick-backs(fromsuppliers,contractorsetc),•placeanyexpectationsonourteamtoworkforreducedpayornorenumeration,•engageinunfairworkpractices,•copydesignsolutionsfromotherprojectsandpastethemontoyourproject,• copyotherdesignoffices’work(i.e.werespectCopyrightandIntellectualProperty),• askmanufacturerstoundertakeplaygroundlayoutdesignonourbehalf,• engagethedocumentationservicesofoverseasbureaus.i.e.allworkisundertaken

in Australia.

“Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold”

JosephChiltonPearce

02 ProjectAppreciation

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2.1 The SiteThe Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens is the perfect palette for theestablishmentofauniqueandculturallysignificantregionalexperientialgardenaimedatthechildrenandyoungpeopleoftheSunshineCoastRegion.TheBushlandBotanicGardensareahavenofbeautyand tranquility thatshowcase thefloraofSouthEastQueensland,itisaplacewherewecanfeelconnectedtonatureandtooneanotherandwherewecandiscoverwaystocreateasustainablefuture.

There isasignificantopportunitytobuildonthekeyexistingattaractionsthatalreadyprovideforchildrenandyoungpeople;theSculptureGarden,ArtsandEcologyCentre,EphemeralWetlandandWhipbirdWalkallstartasuccessfuldialogue,but it isawelldevelopedExperientialGardenforchildrenandyoungpeoplethatwoulddeliverimportantbotanical,environmentalandhorticulturaleducation,interpretationandinteraction.

2.2Terminology:WhatisaChildren’sGarden?TheBriefreferstoan“ExperientialGarden”asthetitlefortheproject.Forthepurposesofthisdocument,anditscoherency,wewillrefertotheproposedfacilityasa“Children’sGarden”tokeepthefocusonchildrenandlearningthroughplayanddiscovery.Howeverallphrasesaresynonymous.

2.3AChildren’sGardenThere isanunrivalledopportunityfortheSunshineCoastRegionalCounciltoprovidethefirst(andpossiblyonly)Children’sGardenintheSouthEastQueenslandregion,ifnotthewholeofQueensland.ItiswidelyagreedthatMaroochyRegionalBushlandBotanicGardens is eminently suitable for a Children’sGarden in terms of landscape quality,context and accessibilty.

Howwouldthisgardenbeunique?The Children’s Garden project is planned to be visionary and unique internationally,nationally and locally.

Thegardenwillbeuniquebecause:• Itwilbetheresultofaprocessofengagementwithcommunity,Councilandgarden

staff;• Itwillbeinnovativeandadventurousinitsdesignanddelivery;• Itwillprovideforbothyoungandolderchildren.

ThebenefitsofaChildren’sGardenResearchclearlyindicatesthatmodernchildhoodhasmanynewcompetingpressures,which unintentionally threaten children and young people’s health and wellbeing. AChildren’sGardenprovidesasalvetomanyoftheemergingconcernsbyprovidingachildcentredspacewherechildrencanfreelyinteractwtihnatureontheirowntermsand

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exploreourpastandfuturerelationshipwithnature.

Thebenefitstochildreninclude:•Aspacewhichmeetschildren’sneedsinseveraldevelopmentaldomains:physical,cognitive,social,emotionalandspiritual

•Healthybraindevelopmente.gsynapsedevelopment•Opportunitiesforskilldevelopmente.g.problemsolving•Respitefromlife’sstresses,andtimetoassimilateexperiences•Thefosteringofpositiveresponsivenesstothenaturalenvironment

The Children’s Garden would provide these opportunities for children in South EastQueensland where there are few (if any) constructed public venues of this type. AChildren’sGardentapsintoachild’sfundamentalneedandrighttohavecontactwiththenaturalworld.

DemandDedicatedChildren’sGardensaretreasuredvenuesthroughouttheworldwithreportedvisitationbeing200to600visitorsaday(summerperiods),or35,000visitorsayear,onaverage.

The vision is that each child in the Sunshine Coast Region will have the delightfulexperience of visiting a dedicatedChildren’sGarden at least onceduring childhood.(TheSunshineCoastcurrentlyhasabout80,000childrenandyoungpeople;andthisisprojectedtosignificantlyincreaseinthenexttwodecades).

TheSunshineCoastisalsoacentrefortourismandaChildren’sGardenisapopularvenuethatcouldhelptheMaroochyRegionalBushlandBotanicGardenswiththeaimofbeingeconomicallyviablethroughtourism,education,artandculture,horticultureandcontribution to lifestyle.

DirectbenefitstotheSunshineCoastRegionalCouncil•TheCouncil’svisionandcorevaluesaredirectlyandpalpablyexpressedthroughaChildren’sGarden.

•A Children’s Garden is an innovative and attractive destination to the region’sfamilies,schoolsandtourists.

•TheCouncilgainsworld-widerecognitionforrespondingtomodern issuesthatencompasseschildren,theenvironmentandasustainablefutureforeveryone.


“Happy heart and happy facesHappy play in grassy placesThat was how, in ancient agesChildren grew to be kings and sages”

R.L Stevenson


2.3CommitmentToNature-BasedDesignWecloselyfollowresearchonthebenefitsofcontactwithnature,especiallyfromachild’sperspective.Wehaveundertakennumerousstudieswithdirectinvolvementwithchildrenonthistopic,andhavegreatknowledgeonwhatisrelevantandimportanttochildrenasregardscontactwithnatureandplayinginresponsetoanaturalsetting.Weareexperiencedinhowtodeliverthischallenge,andarewellknownforourdesignsinthisendeavour.MaroochyRegionalBushlandBotanicGardensisanidealsettingforthis.

2.4DesignBriefThisfeeproposalisbasedondiscussionswithClaytonFarmer,andtheinitialemaildated1stMarch 2013. TheDesignBrief has required some clarification during the tenderperiod,andourunderstandingofitthusfaristhatthefollowingstagesarerequiredofthe Consultant:

•CommunityConsultation•ConceptualDesign

Weanticipateworkingcollaborativelyandanticipateacloserelationshipwith:•SunshineCoastRegionalCouncil•CouncilLandscapeArchitect:ClaytonFarmer•Council Horticulturalist•MaroochyRegionalBushlandBotanicGardensandkeystakeholders•FriendsoftheMaroochyRegionalBushlandBotanicGardensInc.•Friends of theMaroochy Regional BushlandBotanicGardens President: JoanHorgan

•otheridentifiedlocalcommunitygroups

2.5BudgetA construction budget for the project has been set at approximately $300,000 forthegardenandsupporting infrastructure. Inourexperience the truebudgetand itssupportivefeatureswillemergefromthedesignprocess.

2.6ProjectAssumptionsThefollowingassumptionshaveunderpinnedthepreparationofthisproposal:

• anaccuratesitesurveywillbemadeavailabletotheconsultantteam•accessibleamenitiesareavailableclosetotheintentedgarden•accessiblecarparkingisavailableclosetotheintentedgarden


“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future”

JohnFKennedy


03 ProjectTeam

WaterPlay,HersheyChildren’sGarden,Cleveland


3.1TeamStructure:Ouraccomplishedteammembershavehighlevelsofrelevantskillsandexperience inthedesign,detailandconstructionofpublicdomainenvironmentsforchildren.Ourcombinedstrengthsofferauniquesetofprofessionalskills.

Keyresponsibilitiesareoutlinedbelow:

Head Consultant:FionaRobbé–LandscapeArchitects;

•Projectmanagementandclientliason•Communityconsultationandanalysis•Children’sGardendesign

Eachteammember’srole:Fiona Robbé

•projectmanagementandliason•communityconsultation• stakeholderworkshops•design-allstages•horticulturaldesign•documentation

Peter Mathiesen•projectmanagementandliason•designinput-allstages•horticulturaldesign•documentation•costing

Baz Richards•designinput-allstages•graphicdelivery•communityconsultation• stakeholderworkshops

Robert Green•designinput-allstages•graphicdelivery•communityconsultation•assist as required

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“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in one year of coversation”

Plato


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FionaRobbéDirector,LandscapeArchitectHorticulturistandPlayspaceDesigner

B.L. Arch (Hons), UNSW, 1985Adv. Certificate of Urban Horticulture, TAFE, 1996

Fiona is the Director of Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects.ShehasworkedasaLandscapeArchitect,HorticulturistandPlayspaceDesignerforover28yearsandhasanextensiveexperienceinprovidinguniqueenvironmentalplaydesigns.

Sheisnationallyandinternationallyrecognisedasaleaderinthefieldofplaygrounddesign.Herscopeofworkincludesschools,preschools,publicparks,museums,zoos,churchesandprivateplaygrounds.

Fionaisaregularspeakeratconferencesandseminars,offerspeersupportandreviewofotheroffices,aswellas pro bono research and advocacy. Fiona is involved in thereviewoftheAustralianPlaygroundStandards,andregularlycontributestothedebateonChildrenandYoungPeopleintheBuiltEnvironmentinNSW.

FionastartedherSydneybasedofficein1993.Thequality of projects she has been responsible for has beenrecognisedbyawardsfrommajorprofessionalinstitutions.

RelevantExperience-alloftheseprojectsincludespecificareasforyoungpeople:

› WesternSydneyParklandsLizardLogPlayground(NSW)

› PirramaParkPlayground(NSW) › NurragingyReserve-IntergenerationalPlayground › YokineRegionalOpenSpaceInclusivePlayground

(WA) › StrathfieldParkMasterplanInclusivePlayground

(NSW) › BicentennialPark,WestPymbleAllAbilities

Playground(NSW) › Children’sGardeninCentennialPark

PeterMathiesenSeniorLandscapeArchitect

B.L. Arch, University of Canberra, 2005

Peter has over 7 years of landscape architectural experience in Australia and overseas. With a broad basedskillset,Peterprovideshighqualitylandscapearchitecturalserviceswithapersonallevelofclientcare.

PeterhasworkedextensivelyinCanberra,SydneyandDubai,andthisbreadthofexperienceaswellasapassionfortravelhasreaffirmedtheimportanceofcontext,functionaldesignandclientrelationshipsinthedelivery of successful projects.

Peteroffersexpertiseincomprehensivelandscapedetaildesignanddocumentation,broad-basedmasterplanning,watersensitiveurbandesign&projectconstruction.

Peterhasbeeninvolvedinawiderangeofprojectsforbothgovernmentandprivateinstitutions,involvingtheplanningofbroadscaleopenspaceareas,recreationalfacilities,residentialdevelopments,schoolsandplaygrounds.

RelevantExperience:

› EdwardesLakePark,Darebin(VIC) › NorthPenrithPlaygrounds,AllAbilitiesand

Intergenerational(NSW) › Rhodesplayground,Sydney(NSW) › Dickson/LynehamPonds,Canberra(ACT) › FlemingtonRoadPondsStage1&2,Mitchell(ACT) › CharlesSturtUniversity,WaggaWagga(NSW) › CollegeofFineArts-UNSW,Paddington(NSW) › SydneyAdventistHospital,Wahroonga(NSW) › Numeroustreeassessmentsinassociatedwith

planningstudiesacrossCanberra(ACT)

3.2 Dedicated Personnel


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BazRichardsLandscapeArchitect

M.L. Arch, University of Sheffield (UK), 2010

B.L. Arch (Hons) Leeds Metropolitan University (UK), 2007

BazRichardsisalandscapearchitectwithdiverseexperienceworkinginprivatepracticeandplayspacedesignorganisationsintheUK.

AfunandenergeticdesignerBazadherestotheethosofnaturalandprogressiveplaytypesforallages,asrecognisedthroughthePlayEngland‘DesignforPlay’guidelines.Heunderstandstheimportanceofplaywithinoursocietyanditsdirectcorrelationtochildren’sdevelopmentthroughlandscape.

Bazhasbeeninvolvedinanumberofplayfocusedlandscapedesignprojectsforavarietyofleisure,educational and public sector clients.

Withhisenthusiasm,passionforpeopleandexcellentcommunicationskills,Baztakesgreatdelightinworkingalongsideandguidingcommunitygroupseffectivelythroughthedesignprocess,helpingtogeneratebalancedandwellinformedlandscapedesignproposals.

RelevantExperience:

› BackyardtoBush,TarongaZoo(NSW) › GlenaeonSchool,MiddleCove(NSW) › ExploreandDevelop,Camperdown(NSW) › ThePaddock,Aylesbury(UK) › LightgateLaneandMilfordAdventurePark,

Somerset(UK) › MillenniumTownPark,Jersey(UK) › HollyandFairfieldRegeneration,Liverpool(UK) › CarterhatchSchool,London(UK)

RobertGreenGraduateLandscapeArchitect

B.L. Arch, UNSW, 2011

Robertbringsarangeofskillstoeverylandscapeproject,hisAutoCADandgraphicdesignskillsgivehimtheabilitytoproduceprecisedetailingaswellashighendgraphicdocumentsandpresentationsduringdesigndevelopment.Hisrangeofexperienceandexcellentcommunicationskillsallowhimtoeffectivelyliaisewithclients and consultants.

Roberthasbeenresponsibleforconceptdesign,documentation,graphicproductionandclientcommunicationonprojectsofvariousscaleandscope.Clientsrangefromlocalcouncilsandschools,CentennialParklandsandTarongaZoo,tocommercialdevelopersandgovernmentbodiessuchasMeriton,CharterHallandLandcom.

Roberthasapassionforcreatingfunandvibrantplayscapes,andhasaspecificinterestintheimportanceofriskinplayenvironmentsandtheabilityofthenaturalenvironmenttohavepositiveimpactsonchildren’sphysicalandsocialgrowth.

RelevantExperience:

› Children’sGardeninCentennialParkincludingteenagegarden(NSW)

› LemurForestAdventure,TarongaZoo(NSW) › CollaroyAllAbilitiesPlayground(NSW) › CityofRydePlayImplementationPlan(NSW) › BeatonParkPlayground,Dalkeith(WA) › RhodesPlayspace(NSW) › CityofSydneySmallParksProject(NSW) › NorthPenrithPlaygrounds,AllAbilitiesand

Intergenerational(NSW)

“For most of us, dreams come true only after they do not matter, only in childhood do we ever have the chance of making dreams come true when they mean everything”

JohnBetjeman


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Thefollowingspecialistcanprovideassistanceonthisproject,andhasworkedwithourteamonotherprojects:

Clive DoddCivilEngineer&PlaygroundRiskAnalystConsultingCo-ordinationPtyLtd

Clive isacivil engineer, townplannerand inspectsandcertifiesplaygroundsall overAustraliaandNewZealand.HereviewsplansandplaygroundrelateddocumentsfrocompliancewithStandardsandCodes,aswellasprovidingcommonsenseadviceonthese.Heisoftenanexpertwitnessincourtcasesregardingplaygroundsafetyclaims.Hespeaksatnumerousconferencesonplaygroundriskbenefitanalysis,andissoughtafterforhisresourcefulandclearsightedadviceonthealltoo‘grey’issuesofplaygrounddesignandconstruction.



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04 ProjectMethodology

Lushplantinginrecycledelements,Hershey’sChildren’sGardenCleveland


Ourapproachisbasedonexperience,anddocumentationwillnotonlybedetailedandaccurate,butwillendeavourtoinspireasenseofenthusiasmforthe project.

Ourmethodologyisbasedon:•discussionsandemailswithClaytonFarmer;•previous experience.

METHODOLOGYTheitemsmarkedareadditionaltotheBriefandnot included in our fees. These stepscanbediscussedand/orincludedifrequired.

Stage 1 – PROJECT INCEPTIONTheidentifiedtasksbelowmaynotnecessarilyhappenintheorderaslisted,butallneedtobeundertaken.

4.1.1 Project InitiationTheclientwillprovideasignedletterofacceptanceandwewillforwardABN’s,InsuranceCertificatesifrequired.Clientandconsultantcontacts(telephone,emails,faxesetc)areexchanged. Ifacontract is required itcanbesignedonceour insurer’s riskadvisorsacceptitscontentandformatThetimelinewillbereviewed,withcalendardates.

4.1.2 Site Survey and Baseplan PreparationSunshineCoastCouncilwillprovideacurrent,updateddetailedsurveyoftherelevantsiteareawithspotheights,sitefeatures,trees,contours,paths,buildings,pondsetc,roadsandgravelareas.Oncethesurveyisemailedtous,weconvertittoabaseplan.Experiencetodatesuggeststhatallsurveysrequireaconsiderableamountofworktore-structurethemintoausableformat,whichisallowedforinourpricing.Thisincludesaddingouron-siteobservations.

4.1.3InceptionMeetingandBriefing(visit1)AninitialmeetingisproposedwithSunshineCoastCouncil.Thissessionwillprovideuswith theprojectobjectives,background to theprojectandclientneeds,Authorityrequirementsandapprovals,budgetsetc.Thismeetingwillestablishtheprogramme.

4.1.4SiteAnalysis(visit1)Theproposedgardenareaswillbeanalysedindetail.Contextualsitefeatureswillbecarefullynoted,andsupportfacilitiesreviewed.Theeducationcentre,lagoon,existingcarparking,andtheproposedChildren’sGardenareaswillbeanalysed.Ouranalysiswillalsoencompassvegetation,drainage,soiltype,visibleservices,pedestriancirculation,obvious use patterns and microclimate. Only visible services can be noted - noresponsibilitycanbetakenforundergroundservices.Recordphotographswillbetaken.


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Stage 2 – COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

SuccessfulChildren’sGardensareunderpinnedbyeffectiveandthoroughconsultation-thispointwasmadetousrepeatedlyintheresearchwedidonChildren’sGardens.Wesupportthefollowingapproach:• internalandexternalstakeholderworkshops• consultationwithprimaryandhighschoolchildren• formulationofadesignreferencegroupfortheChildren’sGarden.

4.2.1Communityvisioningexercise/workshop(visit2)Thisworkshopfollowsonfromtheinceptionmeetinganditsaimwillbeto:

•confirmthechosensite•confirmthegarden’sobjectives•confirmthemarketingmessageandbrandingofthegarden•agreeoneducationalneedsandapproach•discusssoil,treeandwaterstrategies(followingsiteanalysis)•discussservicesupgradesrequired•projectstaging•projectfunding,grantsetc

SunshineCoastCounciltoorganiseattendees,venueetc.Ourofficewill:•minutetheevent•undertakerequiredPowerpointpresentations•co-run the event as required

4.2.2ConsultationwithChildren-optionalextra(visit2)Wesuggestapproachingtwolocalschools-aprimaryschoolandahighschool.Weworkbestwitheachschool’sSRCgroup,whichusually is intheorderof30childrenandyoungpeople.The idealapproach is to involve thegroupofchildren throughouttheproject.Theconsultativesessionsareheldintheschools,andtakeapproximately1 - 11/2 hours.

Thechildrenareleadthrougha3stepprocess:•warmupsession(discussion)•handsonGulliver’sMappingsession(ideasgeneration)•preferenceratingofpictograms(primaryschool)•preferencelistofideas(highschool)

Thequalitativeresultsarecarefullyanalysedandadetailedreportensues,whichbecomesadesignbrieffromthechildrenandyoungpeople.Thedesignbriefwillenrichthedesignprocessenormously,andensurethatoutcomesfortheprojectareinlinewithchildren’srightsandcurrent childhood expectations.


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Fiona’s office has undertaken more than 20 consultations with children and youngpeople andwe are skilled at undertaking these in awaywhich enriches the designprocess.Weareleadersandinnovatersinthisfield,andFiona’sexpertiseisdrawnonbypolicymakers(egtheNSWChildren’sCommission).AllorganisationbyFionaRobbéLandscapeArchitects,includingallethicsissues.

4.2.3 Drop in event - optional extraThiseventwillcapturetheBotanicGardensuser’sperspectiveoftheplannedChildren’sGarden,anditisamarketingandawarenesstool.Thiscouldbeintheformofa‘PlayDay’,withseveralactivitiesonofferforfamiliestoparticipatein.Examplesmayinclude:

• scavengerhunts•organisedgamesandactivities• reptilestosee/interactwith•plant(seedling)handoutsasprizes

It is ideal tohave theeventonmorning television (eg.TheTodayShow)andbewellcoveredbymedia.Artworkcouldbeagoodfocusevent(egpizzapavers)whichthen


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Fiona RobbéLandscape architecture, horticultureand playspace design108 Arcadia Road, Arcadia, NSW 2159Ph: 02 96531045 Fax 02 96531229

BEATON PARK INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDSUMMARY OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSIONS MAY 2012

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becomeembeddedinthegarden.

ThiseventwillbeentirelyorganisedbySunshineCoastCouncilandMaroochyRegionalBushlandBotanicGardens.

4.2.4Summarydocumentanddigitalpresentation(visit3)All outcomes fromCommunityConsultation andworkshops are concisely captured,collatedandsummarisedinanA4documentandpresenttocouncilandstakeholders, providing a thorough graphic and written analysis of all the consultation outcomes.Executivesummariesandcolourfulgraphsareprovided,whererelevant.


PizzaPavers,CommunityArt

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT HAVING A CHILDRENS GARDEN IN CENTENNIAL PARK?

SOUND LIKE A GOOD IDEA FOR OTHER PEOPLE, BUT I AM NOT REALLY INTERESTED

STAKEHOLDERSSCHOOL CONSULTATION214 INVITED TO PARTICIPATE

101 COMPLETED THE SURVEY

TYPICAL RESPONSE RATE FORSURVEYS OF THIS NATURE

WHO COMPLETED THE SURVEY?

46% COMPLETED

10-15%

RATING SCALES FOR ALL STAKEHOLDERS AND PARK USERS

I LOVE THE IDEA AND WILL MAKE ME WANT TO TELL ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO VISIT

I LOVE THE IDEA AND IT WILL MAKE ME COME TO THE GARDEN INSTEAD OF WHERE I USUALLY VISIT IN THE PARK

I LOVE THE IDEA AND IT WILL MAKE ME COME TO VISIT CENTENNIAL PARK A LOT MORE

I LOVE THE IDEA AND IT WILL MAKE NO DIFFERENCE TO HOW OFTEN I LIKE TO VISIT THE PARK

I DON’T THINK IT IS A GOOD IDEA

NOTE: SOME DESCRIPTIONS SUMMARISED

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33

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1

3

DOESN’T APPEAL NEUTRAL APPEALING

FOUNDATION (44)

STAKEHOLDERS (28)

SCHOOLS (8)

CCC (7)

UNKNOWN (14)

EXPERIENCES(102 RESPONSES)

WATER PLAY

SAND PLAY

CLIMBING

SWINGING

BALANCING

GARDENING ACTIVITIES

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4.2.5DesignBriefresultingfromConsultationAdesignbriefwillbedevelopedfromreviewofallconsultations.Thisisabulletpointformbrief,specificallyaboutdesignoutcomes,asopposedtooverallphilosophiesorapproaches.E.g.“4accessiblecarparkingspotswillbeprovided,2forcars,and2formini-buses”asopposedto“accessiblecarparkingshallbeprovided”.

4.2.6OngoingInvolvementoftheCommunityintheDesignProcessWerecommendthateverybodyinvolvedininitialconsultativesessionsarefollowed-upduringthedesignphaseoftheproject,toelicittheiron-goinginputintothedevelopingdesign.Thisprocessshouldideallybephotographedandreportedinthenewspaper.Wewouldlovetobeinvolvedintheseimportantchildfriendlyinitiatives,butalsounderstandthefinancialconstraintsoftheproject,andatthispoint,feesforthisarenotincludedinour proposal.


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Stage 3 – SCHEMATIC DESIGN

4.3.1 Functional LayoutAn overall scaled layout drawing is prepared (bubble diagram) showing proposedfacilities,outcomesandfunctionalinter-relationships.Whereoptionsarepossible,thesewillbeshown.Thisplanwillbecirculatedbyemail.

4.3.2PreliminaryConceptPlan(PlanNo.1)Uponconcurrence fromSunshineCoastCouncilandStakeholders, theoverall intentofthedesignisworkedupinmoredetail.Optionsareshown,themes,materialsandelementsareconsidered.Typesofdifferentgardenelementsandoutcomesareidentifiedandshown,i.e.outdoorclassrooms,wetlandwalkwayetc.Allsupportiveelementsareidentified(e.g.bikeracks,bubblersetc).

4.3.3DesignIdeasBookletAbookletillustratingthedesignisprepared(theChildren’sGardenDesignIdeasBooklet)whichshowsthecomponentsoftheplanbrokenintosub-spaces.Eachsub-spaceis illustratedwithaphotoandtextabouttheactivityoreducationoutcomeinaclear,memorableformat.

4.3.4PresentationofPreliminaryConceptPlanTheschemeandaccompanyingdocumentationwillbepresented toSunshineCoastCouncil and Stakeholders. In the interests of keeping costs down, it is suggestedthat thepresentationwillbeconductedby teleconference. Ifpreferred,flightscanbearranged,butarenotincludedinourfees.MinutesbySunshineCoastCouncil.

4.3.5RefinedConceptPlan(PlanNo.2)Theconceptplanwillbeadjustedtoaccommodateanycommentsandfeedbackfromtheclient,andthedesignwillberefined.TheChildren’sGardenwillberesolvedingreaterdetail,withattentiontowayfinding,accessibility,surfaces,levels,materials,coloursandproposedelements.

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Functional layout Concept plan


4.3.6PresentationofRefinedConceptPlanTheschemeandaccompanyingdocumentationwillbepresentedtoSunshineCoastCouncil.Intheinterestsofkeepingcostsdown,itissuggestedthatthepresentationwillbe conducted by teleconference.

4.3.7Children’sGardenMasterplanTheschemeisrevisedinthelightofsuggestionsmadebytheclientandstakeholders.Thefinalschemewilbedrawn,colouredandsupportedwithphotosandpreliminarycharactersketchesoftheintendedlookandfeeloftheChildren’sGarden.Thisplanwillbe suitable for:

•any approvals•Sunshine Coast Councilwebsite•Councilmeetings(inPowerpointpresentation)• furtherstakeholderinput

Masterplanandcharactersketcheswillbecirculatedbyemail.

4.3.8PublicExhibitionandCommentAllpubliccommentsandexhibitiontobeundertakenbySunshineCoastCouncilandMaroochyRegionalBushlandBotanicGardens.

4.3.9OngoingDesign&DocumentationWewouldlovetoprogresstheprojectbeyondaPreliminaryMasterplanstage.Wecanprogress thedesign throughDesignDevelopment,ConstructionDocumentationandConstruction.Thiscanallbeagreedanddiscussedwhenrelevant.


INCLUSIVE

PLAYIDEAS BOOKLET

NOVEMBER 2012

BEATON PARK INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND

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ROCkINGGraduated challenges ensure an activity is available at several skill levels

Rocking is offered in side-by-side group rockers

Postural support is offered in individual rockers

Group rockers are fitted with back and foot supports to offer more control

Group rockers offer intergenerational play opportunities

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05 AnticipatedFees

Hershey’sChildren’sGarden,Cleveland


ThefeesbelowhavebeencalculatedontheassumptionthatthebudgetforStage1workswillbe$300,000.Ifthisbudgetorscopeofworkchangesthenthefeeswillneedtobereviewed.Feeshavebeenbasedontheanticipatedtimeitwilltaketoundertaketheproposedwork.

5.1 Fees

TASKS FEE

1 Project Inception $2,970

2 CommunityConsultation-Phase1 $2,970

3 SchematicDesign $5,280

TOTAL $11,220

GST IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE FIGURES OR TRAVEL COSTS

Note 1:Wereservetherighttovaryallocationstosuittheneedsoftheprojectasitprogresses.Thiswillalwaysbeagreedinwriting.Note 2:Theabovefeeswillremainvalidforsixty(60)daysfromdateofsubmission.

5.2DisbursementsOur fees cover usual office expenses such as secretarial services, photography andprinting.

5.3Travel&ExpensesTravel&expenses Fee

Trip1-SiteAnalysis(2people) $550

Trip2-Workshop(2people) $550

Trip3-Presentation(1person) $335

GST IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE FIGURES

5.4Accommodation

Accomodation Fee

Trip1-1Night(2Rooms) $300

Trip2-1Night(2Rooms) $300

Trip3-1Night(1Room) $150

GST IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE FIGURES

Accomodationandovernightstayscanbearranged,butarenotincludedinourfees.Thesefiguresareshownonlyasaguide.

05 Anticipated Fees


05 Anticipated Fees

5.5 Hourly RatesPersonnel rate(excludesgst)

Fiona Robbé - Landscape Architects

Fiona Robbé $190/hour

Senior Landscape Architect $150/hour

Landscape Architect $110/hour

GraduateLandscapeArchitect $95/hour

WordProcessing/Secretarial $65/hour

5.6PaymentScheduleInvoiceswillbesubmittedwhenidentifiedmilestonesarecompleted,oronamonthlybasis.

5.7 ExclusionsOurfeesdonotcoverthefollowing:

•PreparationofPlansofManagement•Morethan5copiesofprinteddrawings•Courier expenses •Meetingsoverandabovethosescheduled•StatementsofEnvironmentalEffects(requiredforaDA)•ReviewofEnvironmentalFactors•Anydocuments/formsforDAapprovalsandotherAuthorityapprovals•Documentationusinggridco-ordinatepoints•PreparationofDAandCCApplicationForms•DesignchangesonceConstructionDocumentationhascommenced(i.e.significantdesignchangesrequestedbytheClient)

•Marketing,socialmediaandtechnologyinput•PreparationofOpinionofProbableCosts•StructuralorHydraulicengineeringadvice•Children’s Consultation•Drop-In Event

5.8 Financial EnquiriesWeauthorisetheCounciltoringouraccountantGregSokolnikoff(Tel:0298997566)ofOptimaServices(CharteredAccountants)regardingourfinancialabilitiesandresources.

05 Anticipated Fees

“The most effective kind of educaton is that a child shouldplay amongst lovely things”

Plato

06 AncillaryIssues

OldTreeStump,FaganPark


Fiona Robbé amount insurer

Public Liability $10millionQBE Mercantile Mutual via First ProfessionalUnderwritingAgency

ProfessionalIndemnity $5million VeroInsuranceLimited

Worker’sCompensation Statutoryrequirement GIOAustralia

Insurance certificates identifying Public Liability, Professional Indemnity andWorkersCompensationcanbefurnishedwithinaweekofengagement,ifrequired.

6.2 ABNFionaRobbéwillinvoiceSunshineCoastCouncilthroughthecompanyArchitects of Arcadia ABN:14 826 451 253

6.3 RefereesThefollowingofficerscanprovidecommentsonourteamperformance:Taronga ZooOfficer:JohnInkratasManagerInfrastructurePhone:(02)99784622

City of Stirling Western AustraliaOfficer:DrewManningLandscape ArchitectPhone:(08)93458661

Centennial Park and Moore Park TrustOfficer:GillianSmartLandscapeArchitect,StrategicPlanningandProjectsPhone:(02)93396622

Western Sydney Parklands TrustOfficer:JoshuaFrenchProjectParklandsPlanningOfficerRecreation&InfastructurePhone:(02)98956129

6.4CopyrightOurteamwillretainthecopyrighttothedesignsanddocumentsweproduceandunderouragreementwillgrantalicencetotheClienttousethedocumentsanddrawingstoproducetheprojectforwhichtheyareintended.

6.5ConflictOfInterestUndertakingthisconsultancydoesnotresultinanyconflictofinterestformyofficethatIamawareof.Idonotthinkitposesaconflictofinterestforanyoftheproposedsub-consultant’sofficeseither.

6.6 Child ProtectionFionaRobbé’steamarenotpersonsprohibitedbytheChildProtectionActof1998fromseekingorundertakingchild-relatedemploymentandareawarethatitisanoffencetomakeafalsestatementinthisfeeproposal.

06 Ancilliary Issues

6.1 Insurances



6.7TimelineWecancommenceworkinApril2013oruponreceiptoftheletterofengagement.Thetimelineasoutlinedinthebriefisacknowledged.

Datescanbeconfirmedoncewecommencetheproject.Notethatpublicholidaysandannualleavecanallaffectthetimelineandprojectdelivery.


“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchaned place where colours are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.”

ElizabethLawrence

AppendixA:PhilosophyofPlay

AppendixA:PhilosophyofPlay

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

Fiona Robbé02 9653 1229

Play is a means of learning to live, an interactive ex-

ploration of the possibilities of this world and our place

in it. Instinctive, voluntary, spontaneous

play is vital to develop the potential of all children.

Our practice rmly commits to the notion that

investment in quality play environments is one

of the decisive social investments in a sustainable,

peaceful, cross-cultural future.Australia is a signatory to the UN Convention on the

Rights of the Child, and the work of our pratice re-

spects these principals.

Our designs celebrate the joy and spontaneity

that children bring to our lives and communicate that

they are valued, important people in our society.

They also welcome children and their families and

carers to an environment where their needs,

interests and abilities have been re ected in the

landscape design.

We strive to uphold the theory of Universal Design to

it’s highest ideological interpretation –

for people of all ages, abilities and ethnic

origins to feel included in the play environment,

and to accomplish this at all levels: socially, emotion-

ally and intellectually.

Our playgrounds richly explore the unique ambi-

ence of their settings, while intensifying the focus on

children’s needs and experiences in an environment of

exuberance, challenge and wonder.

Philosophy of play

AppendixB:CurriculumVitaé

c u r r i c u l u m v i t a e


Fiona Robbé

Qualifications » Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - First Class Honours, UNSW, 1985

» Advanced Certificate of Urban Horticulture - Distinction, Ryde T.A.F.E. 1998

Employment History: 1985 to 1989 Conybeare Morrison & Partners (currently Context) 1989 to 1990 Land Systems (currently HASSELL) 1990 to 1993 Knox and Tanner (currently Knox & Partners) 1993 to date Establishment of Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects

Professional Affiliations » Registered Member of Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)

» Member of Playground and Recreation Association of Victoria (PRAV)

» Member of International Play Association (IPA)

» Member of Kidsafe NSW

» Member of Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)

» Member of Parks & Leisure Australia (PLA)

» Member of Nature Action Collaborative for Children (NACC)

» Member of NSW Early Childhood Environmental Education Network (ECEEN)

Industry Contributions » AILA representative of CS005 Australian Playground Standards Committee

» AILA representative on the Inquiry into the Built Environment for Children, NSW Commission for Children and Young People

Awards

Nov2012:

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)AILA FellowshipIn recognition of initiatives and successes in Fiona’s innovative approach to the design of children’s environments.

2012: KidsafeNational Playground Design Awards - Public Playspaces up to $500KKookaburra Playground (Nurragingy Reserve), Doonside NSW

2012: KidsafeNational Playspace Design Awards - Public Playspaces more than $1MYokine Playground, Yokine WA - awarded to Fiona Robbé, AECOM and City of Stirling

2012: KidsafeNational Playspace Design Awards - Innovative Design ElementsPlayground Mulch Trial NSW - awarded to Fiona Robbé, Ozbreed, Hills Bark Blower and Acoustoscan

2011: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)AILA NSW President’s AwardFiona Robbé was awarded the 2011 NSW AILA President’s Award.The award recognises our practice’s contribution to shaping spaces that engage and serve communities well, in particular the special place that children hold in public life.

2011: Australian Stone Advisory AssociationAustralian Stone Advisory Association Architectural Stone Awards - “Hippo“ at Fit Kidz Learning Centre, Dural - awarded to Fiona Robbé in collaboration with Karl van Middeldyk



Fiona Robbé

2010: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)National Landscape Architecture Awards - Planning. Former Water Police/Pirrama Park Masterplan - awarded to ASPECT Studios in collaboration with Fiona Robbé

2010: Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Public Playspaces District ParksPirrama Park, Pyrmont - awarded to Fiona Robbé in collaboration with ASPECT Studios

2010: Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Public Playspaces District ParksBrelsford Park, Coffs Harbour - awarded to Fiona Robbé, Geolink Landscape Architects and Coffs Harbour City Council

2010: Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Innovative Design SolutionsOrphan School Creek Playground - Sandpit and Cover - awarded to Fiona Robbé with Phillips Marler Architects / Landscape Architects

2009: Parks and Leisure Association (PLA) Regional Awards of Excellence Play Space Category:New Park at the Former Water Police Site, Pyrmont - awarded to Fiona Robbé and ASPECT Studios

2007: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSWNSW Minister for Planning’s Sydney Greenspace Award Dean Reserve Playground - awarded to Strathfield Council

2006: Kidsafe National Playground Awards - School Setting Willoughby Public School Masterplan

2004: Timber Development Association Award for Excellence in Timber Design, Exterior StructuresArcadia Public School Playground

2004: Kidsafe National Playground Awards - School SettingArcadia Public School

2004: Kidsafe National Playground Awards - Public Spaces under $200,000 Bicentennial Park Playground (West Pymble) - award granted to Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council

Playground Projects

State Government: » Café Playground, Centennial Parklands (in collaboration with Brecknock Design) - 2002

» Bike Track Playground, Centennial Parklands (in collaboration with Brecknock Design) - 2002

» Moore Park Playground, Moore Park (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2003

» Paddington Gates Playground, Centennial Park (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2004

» Wentworth Common Playground, Sydney Olympic Park - 2005

» Village Green Playground Update, Bicentennial Park, Homebush - 2005

» Overflow Park Toddler Playground, Sydney Showground, Homebush - 2005

» Powerhouse Museum Playground, Ultimo - 2006

» Powerhouse Museum Playground, Discovery Centre, Castle Hill - 2007



Fiona Robbé

2010: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)National Landscape Architecture Awards - Planning. Former Water Police/Pirrama Park Masterplan - awarded to ASPECT Studios in collaboration with Fiona Robbé

2010: Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Public Playspaces District ParksPirrama Park, Pyrmont - awarded to Fiona Robbé in collaboration with ASPECT Studios

2010: Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Public Playspaces District ParksBrelsford Park, Coffs Harbour - awarded to Fiona Robbé, Geolink Landscape Architects and Coffs Harbour City Council

2010: Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Innovative Design SolutionsOrphan School Creek Playground - Sandpit and Cover - awarded to Fiona Robbé with Phillips Marler Architects / Landscape Architects

2009: Parks and Leisure Association (PLA) Regional Awards of Excellence Play Space Category:New Park at the Former Water Police Site, Pyrmont - awarded to Fiona Robbé and ASPECT Studios

2007: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSWNSW Minister for Planning’s Sydney Greenspace Award Dean Reserve Playground - awarded to Strathfield Council

2006: Kidsafe National Playground Awards - School Setting Willoughby Public School Masterplan

2004: Timber Development Association Award for Excellence in Timber Design, Exterior StructuresArcadia Public School Playground

2004: Kidsafe National Playground Awards - School SettingArcadia Public School

2004: Kidsafe National Playground Awards - Public Spaces under $200,000 Bicentennial Park Playground (West Pymble) - award granted to Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council

Playground Projects

State Government: » Café Playground, Centennial Parklands (in collaboration with Brecknock Design) - 2002

» Bike Track Playground, Centennial Parklands (in collaboration with Brecknock Design) - 2002

» Moore Park Playground, Moore Park (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2003

» Paddington Gates Playground, Centennial Park (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2004

» Wentworth Common Playground, Sydney Olympic Park - 2005

» Village Green Playground Update, Bicentennial Park, Homebush - 2005

» Overflow Park Toddler Playground, Sydney Showground, Homebush - 2005

» Powerhouse Museum Playground, Ultimo - 2006

» Powerhouse Museum Playground, Discovery Centre, Castle Hill - 2007



Fiona Robbé

» Queen’s Park Playground, Centennial Parklands - 2007

» Restaurant Precinct Playground, Centennial Parklands - 2008

» Centennial Square Education Centre, Centennial Parklands - 2009 (ongoing)

» Blackwater All Abilities Playground (for Disability Services Queensland), Blackwater, Queensland - 2010

» Pimelea Park - Lizard Log Playground, Western Sydney Parklands, Bossley Park - 2010

» Royal Children’s Hospital Playground, Melbourne - 2011

» Nurragingy Reserve, Western Sydney Parklands Trust, Intergenerational & 4 small Playgrounds - 2011 (ongoing)

» Backyard to Bush Playground upgrade, Taronga Zoo - 2011 (ongoing)

» Children’s Garden: Centennial Parklands - 2012

Local Government:All parks listed below include playgrounds:

» Reserve No 685, Dean Park - 2001

» Woodstock Park, Plumpton - 2001

» Deborah Wicks Park, Blacktown - 2001

» Christies Corner Park, Lalor Park - 2001

» Templeton Crescent Reserve, Baulkham Hills - 2002

» Hunts Creek Reserve, North Rocks - 2002

» Elizabeth Jonsson Reserve, Mt Druitt - 2002

» Bicentennial Park Playground, West Pymble (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2002

» Henley Park, Concord - 2003

» Reserve No. 624, Mt Druitt - 2003

» Reserve No. 756, Blacktown - 2003

» Reserve No. 268, Blacktown - 2003

» Metz Place Park, Plumpton - 2003

» Shelly Park, Cronulla (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2003

» Hagger Park, Woolooware - 2005 to 2007

» Ascot Place Reserve, Miranda - 2005

» Reserve No. 676, Hassell Grove - 2005

» Dean Reserve, South Strathfield - 2006

» Foley Park, Glebe (in collaboration with Aspect, Sydney) - 2006

» Sydney Park, Play Environments Strategy (in collaboration with Aspect, Sydney) - 2006

» Regional Extreme Sports Facility, Victoria Park, Dubbo (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2006

» Bondi Park Playground, Bondi Beach - 2007

» Sensory Garden, Elizabeth Park, Dubbo - 2007

» Orphan School Creek Playground, Forest Lodge (in collaboration with Philips Marler, Sydney) - 2007

» Knightsbridge Park, Glenwood - 2007

» Yokine Regional Open Space Inclusive Playground - (in collaboration with Kate Bishop & AECOM) - 2007-2010 (ongoing)

» Belmore Basin, Wollongong - 2008

» Former Water Police Site Playground, Pyrmont Point (in collaboration with Aspect, Sydney) - 2009

» Brelsford Park Playground, Coffs Harbour (in collaboration with Geolink, Coffs Harbour) - 2009

» Town Green Playground, Port Macquarie - 2009



Fiona Robbé

» Rose Point Park All Abilities Playground, Singleton - 2009

» Edwardes Lake Park All Abilities Playground, Darebin, Victoria (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2010

» Strathfield Park Masterplan and playground plans, Strathfield - 2010

» Children’s Play Implementation Plan (in collaboration with AECOM), Ryde - 2012

» Smith’s Paddock Playgrounds, North Penrith - 2012

» Beaton Park Inclusive Playground, Nedlands, WA - 2012

» Collaroy Beach Inclusive Playground, Warringah Council - 2012

» Charter Hall - Bay Playground, Little Bay- 2012

» Meriton lots 101 & 102 Playground, Rhodes - 2012

» Western Playing Fields Playground, The Ponds - 2012

Peer Review: » Brelsford Park Playground, Coffs Harbour (peer review and advice to Geolink, Coffs Harbour) - 2009

» Pimelea Playground, Western Sydney Parklands (peer review and advice to McGregor Coxall) - 2009

» Rance Oval, Penrith (peer review and advice to Penrith City Council) - 2009

» Timbrell Park, Canada Bay (peer review and advice to Canada Bay City Council) - 2009

» New Mapoon Family Place (All Abilities Playground), Cape York (peer review and advice to Centre for Alternative Technology) - 2010

» Lemur Forest Adventure, Taronga Zoo - 2011 (in collaboration with Hill Thalis Architects) - ongoing

» Riverheart Parkland Playground, Brisbane (peer review and advice to Vee Design) - 2011

» City of Sydney, Parks General Upgrades, (in collaboration with JILA) - 2012

Schools: » Cranbrook Preparatory School, Rose Bay - 1994

» Camphor Laurel Playground, Arcadia Public School, Arcadia - 2000-2003

» Karningul Special School, Regents Park - 2002

» Parameadows School, Wollongong - 2002

» Willoughby Public School, Willoughby - 2004-2006

» St Therese School, Wollongong - 2006-2008

» Lucas Gardens Special School, Five Dock (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2007

» Bellevue Hill Public School, Bellevue Hill - 2007

» Oatley West Public School, Oatley West - 2009

» Galston High School, Galston - 2010

» Sir Eric Woodward School, St Ives - 2012 (ongoing)

» Glenaeon School, Middle Cove - 2012 (ongoing)

» Glenaeon High School, Middle Cove - 2012 (ongoing)

» Kellyville Public School - 2012 (ongoing)

Childcare Centres: » Castle Glen Childcare Centre, Glenhaven - 2000

» North Epping Kindergarten, North Epping - 2003

» “Starting Points”, McArthur, Campbelltown (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2003

» Beaumont Hills Child Care Centres, Beaumont Hills - 2004



Fiona Robbé

» Cook Parade Childcare Centre, St Claire - 2005 (ongoing)

» Hilda Booler Child Care Centre, Glebe - 2005

» Gordon Preschool Centre, Gordon - 2005 (ongoing)

» Blue Emu Childcare Centre, Penrith - 2005

» 2 x preschools in Sutherland (Canberra Road & Jannali) - 2008

» Soldiers Road Childcare Centre, Miranda - 2008

» St Thomas’ Preschool, North Sydney - 2008

» Redlands House SCECGS, Mosman - 2008

» Blacktown Road Childcare Centre, Blacktown - 2009

» Fitkidz Childcare Centre, Dural - 2009

» Cammeray Occassional Child Care Centre, Cammeray - 2011

» Fitkidz Childcare Centre, Quarry Road, Dural - 2011

» Werrington Child Care Centre - 2011

» Pennant Hills War Memorial Children’s Centre, Pennant Hills - 2012 (ongoing)

» Moriah College - Mt Zion War Memorial Kindergarten - 2012 (ongoing)

Church Playgrounds: » Salvation Army, Menai - 1992

» Salvation Army, Belmont - 1997

» Advice regards landscaping of Ebenezer Church - 2005

» Dural Baptist Church, Dural - 2006

Private Playgrounds: » Phillips Playground, Wahroonga - 2000-2001

» Zschech Playground, Dural - 2001-2002

» Chrystal Playground, Arcadia - 2001-2003

» Choker Café Playground, Alexandria - 2012

Local Government Parks: » James Watkinson Reserve, Pyrmont Point (landscape only, not playground) -1994

» Rodd Park, Drummoyne, Sydney - 1996

» Berowra Sports Facility - Masterplan for Hornsby Shire Council -1999

» African Garden and Walls, Fagan Park, Galston - 2001

» Queen Victoria Reserve Masterplan, Drummoyne - 2001

» Heber Park Masterplan, Hebersham - 2003

» Rural Sports Facility, Galston - DA for Hornsby Shire Council - 2005

» Strathfield Park Environmental Trail - 2006

Institutional Centres: » Restoration of garden to Nutcote (May Gibbs garden), Neutral Bay -1993-1994

» Salvation Army - Landscape Design for Men’s Hostel, Surry Hills, Sydney -1996

» Galston Community Centre, Galston, Sydney -1996

» Salvation Army - Landscape Design for four churches in, Fairfield, Menai, Dural and Belmont -1992-2001

» Animal Welfare League Surrender Centre Kemps Creek Centre, Kemps Creek - 2003 (ongoing)

» Boystown - San Miguel Playground, North Richmond - 2010



Fiona Robbé

» Restoration of garden to Wallarobba, Hornsby Shire Council - 2010

» Wesley Mission - Ashfield - 2011

» Wesley Mission - Kogarah - 2011

Management and Planning Studies: » Richmond Town Entry DCP Landscape Guidelines, Richmond

» Rural Land Study - Hornsby Shire Council (Galston/Arcadia Area)

Visual Assessment and Planning: » Research Thesis: Landscape Visual Quality Assessment

University Lecturing: » University of Sydney - Design Tutor to Architects 1985

» University of Western Sydney (Richmond Campus) - Lecturer in Landscape Architecture 1993-1997

» University of NSW - Invited Lecturer 2010 - 2013

Relevant Exhibition/Conference InvolvementFuture City Exhibition, The Rocks, 1992Invited Participant.Topic Presented: “Synthesis of imaginative visions for Sydney’s CBD”. Collaborative exhibit undertaken with Evan Yabsley.Playground Design Seminar, Manly Pacific Hotel, 1999A daylong seminar exploring children’s needs in public playspaces, the design of playgrounds, safety issues and collaborative approaches to playground design. This event was mostly aimed at a Local Council audience. Fiona Robbé was solely responsible for the concept, financing and organisation of the event.Kompan Seminar, The Newport Arms, Sydney, 2002Invited Speaker.Topic presented: Designing beyond ‘Splat’.Kidsafe National Playground Conference, The Novotel Hotel, 2004Fiona was a member of the Steering Committee, advising on conference organisation and providing support where necessary. Topic presented: “Designing for Delight - Creative playground solutions, no matter what!”.Kompan Seminar, Paddington, Sydney, 2004Invited Speaker.Topic presented: “Creative solutions for everyone - Inclusive Design Principles”.International Play Association (IPA), Berlin, Germany, 2005 “Creative solutions for everyone - a special playground in Sydney”.Sydney University, Environmental Sociology, 2006 “Designing for delight - Creative playground solutions - no matter what”. Kidsafe National Playground Conference, The Manly Pacific, 2006Fiona was a member of the Steering Committee.Topics presented: “Creative solutions for everyone”, “Incidental play at schools”, & “Playground Adequacy Checklist”.PLA Conference, Homebush, 2006Invited speaker.Topic presented: “Creative Playground Design - Are we creating a liveable legacy?”.Playright Seminar, Perth, 2006Invited Speaker.Topic presented: “Universal Design in playgrounds”.ECEEN Seminar, Sydney, 2008Invited Speaker.Topic presented: “Nature Action Collaborative for Children”.



Fiona Robbé

Playright Conference, Access for All, 2007Invited Speaker.Topic presented: “Creative solutions for everyone”.International Play Association Conference, “Play in a Changing World”, Hong Kong, 2008Invited Speaker.Topics presented: “The Importance of Hopscotch” and “Play Patrol in Australia”QCAN Conference, Brisbane, 2008Invited Speaker.Topic presented: “The importance of hopscotch”.NSW Play Environments Network, 2008Invited Speaker.Topic presented: “Seeing past the sand and into the sky”.Parks & Leisure Association Conference, “Making it Happen”, Boomerang Beach, 2009Topic presented: “Consultation with Children in the design process”.Kidsafe WA Conference, “The Nature of Play”, Perth, 2010Invited Speaker.Topics presented: “Naturally better - designing opportunities to play in a natural setting”.Parks & Leisure Association Conference, “Partnerships for Sustainable Outcomes”, Albury, 2010Topic presented: “Naturally better - designing opportunities to play in a natural setting”.AILA Seminar, Sydney, 2010Invited Speaker. “Naturally better - designing opportunities to play in a natural setting”.Topic presented: “Naturally better - designing opportunities to play in a natural setting”.Kompan Seminar, Sydney, 2010Invited Speaker.Topic presented: “The invitation to play”.Inclusive Play Road Show, New Zealand, 2010Invited Speaker.Topic presented: “Inclusive playground design”.Kompan Seminar, Brisbane, 2010Invited Speaker.Topic presented: “The invitation to play”.Dubbo PLA, Sydney, 2011Topic presented: “Playground Crowding”: What are the consequences?New Zealand Recreation Association, Auckland, New Zealand, 2011Invited Speaker.Topic Presented: “ The Total Package”.Coffs Harbour PLA, NSW, 2012Invited Speaker.Topic Presented: “ Evaluating Playspace Potential”.Bendigo Child Friendly Cities Conference, 2012Invited Speaker.Topic Presented: “ Consultation with Children”.Newcastle, PLA, NSW, 2012 “Change - an opportunity for revitalisation”Topic Presented: “Evaluating playspace potential” & “National Inclusive playground workshop”Invited Speaker.AILA Seminar, Sydney, November 2012Topic Presented: “Planting in Fallzones - the latest research”.Invited Speaker.AILA Seminar, Hobart, February 2013Topic Presented: “Public Playgrounds as Venues for Community Engagement”.Invited Speaker.



Fiona Robbé

Published Articles:Robbé, F. (2003) ‘Learning Landscapes’, Landscape Australia, vol.25, (4), pp. 26-29.Robbé, F. (2010) ‘ Public Play’, Landscape Australia, vol.125, pp. 49-51.

Review and contributions to publications, guidelines, standards and strategies• Review of “The Outdoor Playspace Naturally for Children birth to 5 years” - 2008• Review of “Play Space Design Guidelines” prepared by Mary Jeavons Landscape Architects for City of Sydney - 2007• Review of “Inclusive Play Design Guide” prepared by Playworld Systems - 2012• Advice to Standards Australia as a member of the CS005 committee regarding playground standards - 2011 ongoing.

Review = critical appraisal & written input.

Website LinksFiona’s work is presented in a Danish website www.kompan.com (“Unique Playgrounds”)and ‘Australian Timber Design Awards for 2004’ website: www.timber.net.au

AppendixC:ExamplesofWork



Fiona Robbé

Published Articles:Robbé, F. (2003) ‘Learning Landscapes’, Landscape Australia, vol.25, (4), pp. 26-29.Robbé, F. (2010) ‘ Public Play’, Landscape Australia, vol.125, pp. 49-51.

Review and contributions to publications, guidelines, standards and strategies• Review of “The Outdoor Playspace Naturally for Children birth to 5 years” - 2008• Review of “Play Space Design Guidelines” prepared by Mary Jeavons Landscape Architects for City of Sydney - 2007• Review of “Inclusive Play Design Guide” prepared by Playworld Systems - 2012• Advice to Standards Australia as a member of the CS005 committee regarding playground standards - 2011 ongoing.

Review = critical appraisal & written input.

Website LinksFiona’s work is presented in a Danish website www.kompan.com (“Unique Playgrounds”)and ‘Australian Timber Design Awards for 2004’ website: www.timber.net.au

Design Philosophy

Thisgardenwasacommunityproject.Itispartofaninternationallythemedpark

withgreatappealtochildren.

Location GalstonNSW

Client Hornsby Shire Council

Duration 2001

Landscapearchitecture,horticultureandplayspacedesign108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

Fiona Robbé

AFRICANGARDENFAGANPARKthemedgarden


Fiona Robbé

Design PhilosophyThis innovative playground utilised condemned trees from site and recycled them into

unique play elements. Play challenges include long bike tracks, flying foxes, 2.5m

high slide, climbing walls, group spinners, sophisticated diggers, and 360 degree

single point swings, and difficult balancing challenges.

LIZARD LOG PLAYGROUND (Formerly Pimelea)regional playground

Location Horsley Park

Client Western Sydney

Parklands Trust

Duration 2010

* Photos courtesy of Simon Wood Photography


Fiona Robbé

Design PhilosophyThis innovative playground utilised condemned trees from site and recycled them into

unique play elements. Play challenges include long bike tracks, flying foxes, 2.5m

high slide, climbing walls, group spinners, sophisticated diggers, and 360 degree

single point swings, and difficult balancing challenges.

LIZARD LOG PLAYGROUND (Formerly Pimelea)regional playground

Location Horsley Park

Client Western Sydney

Parklands Trust

Duration 2010

* Photos courtesy of Simon Wood Photography


Fiona Robbé

Design PhilosophyA natural setting for play, which includes a large sandpit with carved sandstone water runnels and sculptures, as well as hardwood swings incorporating a central pergola. This playground celebrates the green and gold bell frog, with many carved references. Dense planting supports additional play outcomes. All materials are natural.

SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARKwentworth common natural playspace

Location Sydney Olympic Park

Client SOPA

Consultation Community

Duration 2005

Value $150 000


Fiona Robbé

CENTENNIAL PARK CHILDREN’S GARDENeducation precinct

Design PhilosophyComprising of dedicated natural spaces, the Children’s Garden is designed for

children to explore and discover the natural world in playful and educational ways.

It provides spaces to inspire and encourage children to engage in exciting, creative

and imaginative activities outdoors. Learning is both formal and informal, and is

linked to the current Education Precinct and its activities.

Location Centennial Parklands

Client Centennial Park &

Moore Park Trust

Consultation Children

Duration 2008 - Ongoing


Fiona Robbé

Location Dural NSW

Client Fit Kidz

Duration 2009

Value $500,000 (approx)

Design PhilosophyThis generous, natural playground offers a smorgasbord of delightful play opportunities. These include pop-up water jets, a large sandpit with a hippo and jumping pilllow, a vegie patch with rainwater tank, a challenging bike track, a chook enclosure and even two cows in a grassy paddock.

FIT KIDZ DURALnatural playground

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