Bourke Street Public School
Cooling the playground,and connecting kids.
Surry Hills, NSW — Gadigal land
Story
A partnership with the school and P and C committee.
Design and installation of a custom-made Junglefy Wall.
Enhanced greenery lowers playground temperatures.
In the inner-city suburb of Surry Hills, we helped Bourke Street Public School demonstrate its commitment to student wellbeing.
Popular with all ages, Sydney’s Surry Hills is home to a progressive community, with the historic Bourke Street Public School proudly standing across from the much-loved bike lane.
Recent school renovations saw a bold reimagining of the site, expanding upwards, while preserving the large outdoor playground. To further enhance the design, and amplify the benefits of biophilia in the playground, the P&C committee fundraised the design and installation of a Junglefy Green Wall.
Sharing the benefits of biophilia
Working directly with the School and P&C group, we proposed natural solutions that introduced lush greenery and tumbling foliage.
The result is a more pleasant, comfortable space to play, that gives kids the chance to learn about biodiversity, while actively contributing to reduced heat-absorption.
Our work included:
A modular design, seamlessly surrounding doors and elevator with the living wall.
Ongoing, seasonal maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and keep plants at their best.
Supporting
As a first-of-its kind project, we went through the planning process with the school P&C committee to develop a solution to suit the school's requirements and tailored to the space.
Delivering
Knowing the school wanted to create a beautiful and functional space, that connected the students to nature, our team developed a customised planting plan with hardy plants delivering year-round colour. The plants were grown offsite at the Junglefy nursery to develop strong, healthy plants, free from pests and disease.
Key Facts
Services
supporting, delivering
Services
supporting, delivering
Products
Junglefy Green Wall
Products
Junglefy Green Wall
Sector
Education
Sector
Education
Size
17.5m2
Size
17.5m2
Number of Plants
466
Number of Plants
466
Client
Bourke Street Public School
Client
Bourke Street Public School
Location
Surry Hills, NSW — Gadigal land
Location
Surry Hills, NSW — Gadigal land
Date completed
2020
Date completed
2020
Products
Plants
Contact
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