Cairns Special School

Queensland, Australia

The new Cairns Special School was delivered as a design construct package with Hutchinson Builders. Tasks included Design Development of the original concept, liaison with school staff and therapists, documentation and advice during construction. The school features 4 themed courtyards with stylised motifs of clown fish and turtles to give a distinct and colourful north Queensland identity. Play and exercise equipment was chosen for all abilities use and robustness in the tropical climate. Water play was integrated into the design and local endemic plants predominate.