Pitsmoor adventure playground

PITSMOOR ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

VALUES - AIMS - ETHOS

GOOD CITIZENSHIP

LIFE SKILLS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH

DISCLAIMER The information within this has been produced by students of the Sheffield School of Architecture, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, and is strictly for educational and informative purposes only. Where possible, all pieces of work in this document have been appropriately acknowledged and referenced, this includes all photographs, diagrams, quotes, drawings, artworks and ideas. However, the author takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, either as a result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

All installations have been designed for active play within the playground in accordance with the ethos and instructions given by the Playground Staff and Committee. The Live Project students do not take responsibility for maintenance or repairs and are not liable for any injuries that may occur during the period of its existence. To minimise potential hazards, the Live Project team have carried out initial risk assessments for each installation which are to be reviewed and updated by the playground staff after the handover of the documents. No part of this document should be reproduced without prior consent from the authors.

TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction

- Aim of the Document

- The Role of the Live Project Team

- Playground Context

- The Client

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Initial Research

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- Stakeholders - Community - History - Ethos

- Harvest Mapping

- Material Ideas Boards

- On-site Workshop

- Participation & Public Interaction

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Design Process

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- Strategic Analysis - Site needs & Issues - Strategic Masterplan - Proposed Masterplan

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Built Interventions

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42 - 49 50 - 51 52 - 57 58 - 63

- Roof Garden - Mud Kitchen - Pipe Forest - Tyre Walk

Design Intent

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- Design Intent - Net Forest - Shipping Container - Rooftop Canopy - Shelter - Climbing Net - Tyre Swing - Playing Poles - Design Intent Overview

Conclusion

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- Group Biography - The Legacy - A Thank you from the Live Project Team - Useful Links

INTRODUCTION

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AIM OF THE DOCUMENT

THE ROLE OF THE LIVE PROJECT TEAM

The aim of this document is to provide the Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with tools they might need to continue their legacy. Their journey is ever changing as they continue into the future and with each new wave of children the playground needs to adapt and evolve. This document will give guidance and initial steps on how to cope with this fast moving and ever-changing environment.

Over the 6 weeks the Live Project Team worked with Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, we gained the trust of the playground’s Board of Directors and were welcomed as one of the ‘family’. As outsiders we offered a fresh perspective on analysis and ideas that could be implemented to improve the overall experience of the adventure playground. Together we were able to devise a strategy of both short term and long term solutions that work with the existing layout of the playground using minimal funds to maximum effect. Through studying the surrounding context and interviewing members of the local community we were able to propose ideas that can enable the playground to realise its role as a vital community asset.

In order to prepare for the future, you must first comprehend the past and the present. The first part of this document delivers research into the local environment, surrounding community and available resources. This knowledge and understanding can offer creative, realistic solutions for future plans and sometimes offers unexpected solutions.

To initiate the process of improvement, the Live Project Team chose to build four interventions that we felt addressed the most important and urgent issues on the site. The process of construction was recorded for future reference and maintenance.

Other proposals from the strategic master-plan have been outlined and costed with all important consultants and merchants briefed so that the process of construction is easier in the future.

The second part of the document highlights design proposals, interventions and strategic moves for the playground. It is important that the proposed legacy is explained so that Pitsmoor Adventure Playground can continue to enhance the playground and approach potential sponsors with clear goals.

The third part of the document details all the interventions the Live Project team have already designed and built on site. Step-by-step guides inform the playground staff about how to adapt, maintain and disassemble these interventions easily and environmentally in the future. Design proposals outline larger installations that can be built on site after the Live Project team’s involvement is over.

These can also be used for fundraising proposals and design consultations with playground contractors.

Through regular visits to the playground and carrying out workshops we got to know the children and volunteers very well. We were able to involve them in various stages of the project and observe them on different days, under different conditions. This helped us develop a greater understanding of the site and its issues so that we could create more appropriate design solutions. During this time we filmed activity within the playground and created a short film they can use to appeal to local companies for sponsorship, securing the future of the playground for years to come.

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PLAYGROUND CONTEXT

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The land upon which the playground was founded used to be a quarry giving way to a challenging but exciting sloped terrain that opens up the site to creative and adventurous interventions. For over 40 years this land has been designated as community play space, granted by the Duke of Norfolk. Unfortunately, it came under threat of closure in 2013 when Sheffield City Council cut its funding so the Adventure Playground could no longer manage or maintain the site. The local community rallied together to form a charity and through extensive fundraising, including supermarket bag-packing, have been able to keep the playground gates open for children up to the age of fourteen.

Pitsmoor Adventure Playground CIO are a charitable incorporated organisation who work closely with a team of volunteers that dedicate their time and experience to improving the lives of the children in the local community. They are also one of the Lord Mayor’s Charities for 2015.

Patrick Meleady is the Playground manager and the primary contact with the Live Project Team.

His energy can be felt throughout the playground as he acts as a “father figure” within the Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Family. Yanina is the Chair of the board and Fran organises fundraising and sponsorships. The rest of the ‘family’ are always in high spirits, even during the more challenging moments, with qualified staff on-board who can deal with any situation.

Due to the age and constant use of the playground, much of the playground equipment is becoming unsafe. Following a recent inspection the City Council have removed the very popular and much loved swings. Other pieces of equipment of similar age and condition are now coming under threat of removal and the playground is in desperate need of creative solutions to revive its sense of adventure.

Another important stakeholder is Julia Sexton, a volunteer that is doing a research project on play in association with the playground. Her research and expertise have been valuable in both the understanding of the playground environment and providing guidance for our strategic masterplan. Julia helped ensure we approached the designs appropriately and incorporated the capacity for multiple means of play. Steve Pool, a local artist and long time volunteer at the playground has designed and built installations for the playground in the past and his knowledge and insight was useful for the construction stages of the project.

There are historic precedence of student volunteers working with the playground to provide new equipment and it is a privilege that the Live Project Team can continue this tradition.

The most important Stakeholder for this project was, of course, the children! The team never lost sight that the work we were doing was with the playground, but for the children. They were involved where possible, but always considered.

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ZAQER MUSED

STEVE POOL

PATRICK MELEADY

FRAN BELBIN

AISLINN ADAMS

YANINA KOSZALINSKI

DIANE 5

IVANA TIRPAKOVA

JULIA SEXTON

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INITIAL RESEARCH

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STAKEHOLDERS

COMMUNITY MAPPING

The drawing overleaf represents all the important people involved with the Pitsmoor Adventure Playground during 2015 and has the playground at its heart. The overriding theme is the importance of play, mostly for the children, but also for parents and carers too. The playground is surrounded by an active local community with external organisations providing services, awareness and advice to support it. Four main groups branch out from the playground and these are significant lines of influence that have the power to effect the playground environment. The most immediate are the team who are present on site regularly.

This includes playground manager Patrick and other volunteer playworkers. Secondly, there are the Local Partners, artists and researchers such as Julia Sexton and Steve Pool. Resources are the next line of influence as they impact the rate, size and quality of change. Finally, there are supporting groups who offer help and advice on matters of community, play and learning. Within these groups are supporters offering technical & legal advice. Together, all these stakeholders form a comprehensive and symbiotic organisation working together and helping each other to create a better environment for the children and local community.

Involvement with the community and good citizenship are encouraged to all parents & children that visit the Playground. We therefore walked around Pitsmoor and interviewed some of the local residents to greater understand their perceptions of both their neighbourhood area and their connection to the playground. The results of this research have been represented in the form of a diagrammatic map. This map shows all the main places that people visit day to day with the size correlating to its significance among the community. It is centred around Ellesmere Green, which after a renovation project in 2006, has become the heart of Pitsmoor. The map also shows quotes by residents from many different cultural backgrounds voicing their opinions about the positive benefits of the multicultural community, local amenities and opportunities to socialise in the public realm.

Black African 8%

Bangladeshi 0.6%

Black Caribbean 4% Indian 2% Gypsy 0.2%

British and others 55.7%

Pakistani 23%

Eastern European 3.3% Somalian 3.2%

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INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY INTERVIEW

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PLAYGROUND ETHOS The idea of adventure playgrounds began in the 1940’s by landscape architect C. Th. Sørensen, envisioning a place for children to create and shape the nature of their own play. Sixty years on, Pitsmoor Adventure Playground share a similar ethos, encouraging children to take safe risks and learn through active play. Managed and staffed by qualified playworkers, the playground is a place for children to explore and utilise as they see fit. The playground is filled with both fixed and loose play equipment that offers children opportunities to change and adapt their environment. Influenced by the philosophy of the ‘Junkyard Playground’ they push for the use of reclaimed & recycled materials. The temporary nature of these materials embodies the ideas of creative thinking and continuous evolution.

Children work together using these materials to both enhance their playground experience and develop skills for life.

The children come from a range of culturally diverse backgrounds and the volunteers work very hard to provide an inclusive environment where all children can play together. Their aim is to achieve a safe and welcoming environment for both the local children and their parents. Through small community outreach activities, the playground teaches good citizenship, so that the children can give back to the local community and have a wider impact on the surrounding neighbourhoods.

In keeping with this ethos, we have contacted a large number of companies in the local area who are able to donate useful materials for the construction of playground equipment. Materials such as Pallets, Rope, Tyres and Boulders have all been sourced and details added to an active spreadsheet that can be updated as more materials are found in the future. These sources have then been added into an interactive map that can also be updated, which can offer a more visual representation of where these materials can be found.

Once a material has been chosen, the challenge is to design an effective piece of play equipment. The inspirational boards show a wide selection of images that offer creative ideas for using different reclaimed & recycled materials in a playground environment.

Informed by an interactive workshop with the children, the most desired and useful images were chosen and included in this document.

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The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct - Carl Jung

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HARVEST MAP

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Materials

Material Details

Short/Medium /Long Term

Price

Source Type

Company

What materials are there?

What more do we know about the materials

How long can they keep supplying materials for?

Is it free?

What type of company is it?

What is the Name of the Company?

Trade/DIY/Fitted

Long Term

Cardboard Tubes & Carpet

4m x 12 cm Diam

Long Term

Free

Carpet Shop

Glenmill Carpets

Cardboard Tubes & Carpet

4m x 12 cm Diam

Long Term

Free

Carpet Shop

Carpet Roll End Center

Cardboard Sheets & Boxes

Various Sizes

Long Term

Free

Packing Warehouse

Cardboard Sheets & Boxes

Various Sizes

Long Term

Free

Packing Warehouse

Address/Location

Distance From Site Contact Phone Number (Miles)

Email Address

Website

Notes

Is the a specific Where do we collect it person we need from to speak to?

How far is it What is the phone from the number? playground

What is their email address?

What is their Website?

What additional information do we need to know if we would like to get the materials from them?

jez@sheffieldkitchenoutlet.com

www.sheffieldkitchenoutlet.com

You will need to send email with drawings and details of what is wanted. He will then discuss with colleagues about what deals/discount they can do.

Get rid of them on a regular basis so call and check they have some in stock

Contact Name

Bathroom & Kitchen Kitchens

Discounded For Kitchen Outlet Charity

Unit 1b-1g, Carlisle House, 99 Carlisle St E, Sheffield S4 7QN

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0114 275 5775

38-42 Spital Hill, Sheffield S4 7LG

0.5

0114 272 0200

www.glenmillcarpets.co.uk

4 Lady's Bridge, Sheffield S3 8GA

0.9

0114 272 3907

www.carpets-r-us.blogspot.co.uk

Call Day Before

West Pack Ltd

100 Cornish St, Sheffield S6 3AA

1.2

0114 276 0555

www.westpack.co.uk

Call Day Before

SAR Boxmakers

Neepsend Industrial Estate, 80 Parkwood Rd, Sheffield S3 8AG

1.5

0114 272 3477

www.sar-boxmakers.co.uk

Call Day Before

Eric Gilbert Carpets, 672 Abbeydale Rd, Sheffield S7 2BB

4.2

0114 258 1169

www.ericgilbertcarpets.co.uk

Available Weekdays Not Tuesday Afternoon

Surefit Carpets Ltd, 91 Sandringham Rd, Intake, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN2 5JA, United Kingdom

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01143 217511

www.surefit-carpets.co.uk

Based in doncaster but have a constant supply of tubes

375 - 383 Attercliffe Road Washford Road Sheffield S9 3XW

1.5

0114 244 9006

www.doorsgalore.co.uk

Don't have much waste or returned stock, but might get lucky if called on the right day.

6 Ranskill Court Sheffield S9 5FZ

3.6

0114 256 1615

www.doorpac.co.uk

Need to email with requests for specific items and inform its for the charity and will consider the donation.

Martin

Doordeals Ltd. Unit 3 Soho Works Saxon Road Sheffield, S8 0XY

3.9

01142 557 800

www.doordeals.co.uk

Don't always have things but willing to check warehouse for items. Call in advance to find out

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Unit 1 Limestone Cottage Lane Sheffield S1 1Nj

3.6

0114 3482116

www.theexternaldoorcompany.co.uk

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59 Spital Hill, Sheffield S4 7LD, UK

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01142731067

Sheffield Kitchen Outlet

Jez (Branch Manager)

Brick Cardboard

Cardboard Tubes & Carpet

4m x 12 cm Diam

Long Term

Free

Carpet Shop

Erci Gilbert Carpets

Cardboard Tubes & Carpet

4m x 12 cm Diam

Long Term

Free

Carpet Shop

Surefit Carpets

Doors , Floors + Stairs

Returned/Damaged Doors Floor Boards

Long Term

Maybe Free Maybe Not

Door & Floor Dealership

Doors Galore

Doors & Skirtings

Offcuts, Doors, Skirtings

Long Term

Door Manufacture + Sales

Door Pac

Doors & Skirtings

Returned/Damaged Doors Skirting Boards

Long Term

Free

Door Dealership

Door Deals

Doors

Returned/Damaged Doors Skirting Boards

Long Term

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Long Term

Free

Steve

Helen

enquiries@ericgilbertcarpets.co.uk

Doors + WIndows

The External Door Dealership Door Company

Frank

enquiries@doorpac.co.uk

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Construction Waste Products Random Tube = 200-800mm Diam Long Lengths

Pallets Plastic Tubes

Short

Free

Skip Hire

CarryLiam & Co

Midland Construction Site North Construction

Stuart Bell

www.carryliam.co.uk

Drop in and see what they have If we give him details about length of piping he can cut down to size and transport it to site for us

Workhouse Ln, Sheffield S3 8PH, UK

1

07717686660

1.7

0114 236 6222

www.mrrubble.co.uk

Have tried to contact, but no response yet. It might be worth contacting again in the future

www.valleyreclamation.co.uk

Have tried to contact, but no response yet. It might be worth contacting again in the future

Stuart.Bell@northmid.co.uk

Random

Skip Hire and waste removals

Long Term

Skip Hire

Mr Rubble Skip Hire

The Recycling Centre Stevenson Road, Sheffield, S9 3XG

Reclaimed Materials

Random Bits: Bricks, Sleepers, Iron Columns, Doors Etc

Long Term

Reclamation Yard

Valley Reclamation

Valley Reclamation, The Brick Centre, Pottery Lane East, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 9BX, United Kingdom

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01246 450366

Topsoil, Sand, and waste Aggregates, Crushed Skip Hire removals Concrete

Long Term

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Skip Hire

Dixons Waste & Skip Hire Ltd

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37 Washford Road, Sheffield S9 3XW,

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0114 256 0398

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www.dixons-skips.co.uk

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Pallets, Timber, Boxes, Blocks, etc

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Building Products

Ancon

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Ancon Building Products President Way President Park Sheffield, S4 7UR United Kingdom

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0114 275 5224

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www.ancon.co.uk

They don't want to get rid of anything, said they are not allowed to

Waterproof Fabric

Heavy Duty Lorry Curtain Fabric

Long Term

Free

Truck Haulage Company

C&D Express Transport

Boyland St, Sheffield, Morris Ducker South Yorkshire S3 8BA

0.8

0114 2737799

www.cdtransport.co.uk

They normally bin the old one, call and see if they have any they have not thrown away yet

Curtains

Fabric Offcuts

Long Term

ÂŁ5 for 5 bundles Curtain Company DFW Curtains of offcuts

Units 2 & 3 St Marys House Sheffield S2 4LA

2.8

0114 275 6130

www.dfwcurtains.com

They sell their off cuts but can visit them to see what they have

Curtains

Fabric Offcuts

Long Term

Made to Measure Curtains

Moonlight Textiles Ltd

76 - 88 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield S7 1FF

3.3

0114 258 8555

www.moonlight-textiles.co.uk

Have tried to contact, but no response yet. It might be worth contacting again in the future

Vinyl Banners

Offcuts Wrong prints

Long Term

Free

Sign Manufacturers

Image Sign Studio

Image Sign Studio, 219a Handsworth Road, Sheffield S13 9BH, United Kingdom

4.5

0114 261 7617

www.imagesignstudio.com

Call In advance to see what they have and if they are available for you to come and collect

Waterproof Fabric

Heavy Duty Lorry Curtain Fabric

Long Term

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Truck Haulage Company

H. Askey Transport Ltd

Livesey St, Sheffield S6 2BL, UK

2.3

0114 234 3444

www.askeytransport.co.uk

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All Sorts

Tools, fixtures & fittings, rope, tarpaulin all to be found in container

Long Term

Already Owned Existing Supplies

Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Storage Container

Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Burngreave Street, Pitsmoor Sheffield S3

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Screws, Bolts, Nuts Washer + tools

Cheapest in town

Long Term

Cheap Not Free Hardware Store

Toolstation

2, Parkwood Industrial Estate, Welland Cl, Sheffield S3 9QY

0.8

0808 100 7211 or 0330 333 3303

www.toolstation.com

Can purchase online and get delivered for free on orders over ÂŁ10

Foam + Fabric

Offcuts

Long Term

Upholsters

Eco Sofas

Eco Sofas 161 Rutland Road Sheffield S3 9PP

0.5

0114 246 8477

http://keithsimpsonsofas.co.uk

Have tried to contact, but no response yet. It might be worth contacting again in the future

Foam + Fabric

Offcuts

Long Term

Free

Upholsters

Norwood Upholstery

Unit 8 Regent Works Burton Road Sheffield S3 8BX

1

0114 273 0771

www.norwoodupholsterysheffield.co.uk

Call in advance to see what they have, generally have random off cuts of different lengths, possibly foam

Foam + Fabric

Offcuts

Long Term

Free

Upholsters

Star Upholstery

Star Upholstery 92-94 Bradfield Road Hillsborough Sheffield S6 2BZ

2.2

0114 23 40 682

www.starupholstery-sheffield.co.uk

Can't Store much on property so gets it removed every few days. Call in advance and tell him what you want (consider regulations on what foam is safe) he can put some aside for collection

Building Products

Fabric + Textiles

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Fixtures and FIttings Always check your existing supplies before going to buy new items as it is likely that you already have some.

Foam

Ivan

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WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH TIMBER PLANKS Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - requires vigilant quality control 2 Rain and humidity

Shrinkage and swelling

Deterioration due to moisture

Fungi and insects

PARENTS FACILITIES

WALL SYSTEM

GAMES 18

WHAT TO CAN BE MADE WITH TIMBER PALLETS Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - requires vigilant quality control 2 Rain and humidity

Shrinkage and swelling

Deterioration due to moisture

Fungi and insects 3 Only use heat treated pallets

PARENTS FACILITIES

GARDEN SYSTEMS

GAMES 19

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH WOOD CHIPPING Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - requires vigilant quality control 2 Cleaning

GARDEN SYSTEMS

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH DOORS AND WINDOWS Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - requires vigilant quality control 2 Rain and Humidity

GAMES 20

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH ROPES AND NETS Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - requires vigilant quality control 2 Deterioration due to rain 3 Recycled rope can nor be used for climbing

PARENTS FACILITIES

WALL SYSTEMS

GAMES 21

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH TYRES Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - toxic smoke - requires vigilant quality control

PARENTS FACILITIES

GARDEN SYSTEMS

GAMES 22

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH CARDBOARD TUBES Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - requires vigilant quality control 2 Deterioration due to rain

PARENTS FACILITIES

WALL SYSTEMS

GAMES 23

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH CARDBOARD BOXES Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - requires vigilant quality control 2 Deterioration due to rain 3 Does not take much load

GAMES

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH FABRIC Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - requires vigilant control 2 Gets dirty easily

GAMES 24

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH CABLE REELS Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Fire - requires vigilant quality control 2 Hard to fix

PARENTS FACILITIES

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH METAL DRUMS Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Sharp edges 2 Heavy - hard to move around

GARDEN SYSTEMS 25

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH PLASTIC PIPES Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Sharp edges

PARENTS FACILITIES

GARDEN SYSTEMS

GAMES 26

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH PLASTIC BOTTLES Potential Risks & Hazards: 1 Hard to clean 2 Rain increased weight

PARENTS FACILITIES

GARDEN SYSTEMS

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WORKSHOP ON SITE Among the various times the Live Project Team engaged with the children, the most informative event was a ‘Loose Parts Play’ activity that made use of reclaimed materials to make temporary installations. A selection of cardboard tubes, boxes, rope, netting, fabric, tape, cable reels and more were laid on the floor for the children to design, build and experiment with. A single sign that read: “Make Something, Change Something, Make Something Better!” was the only instruction they were given. The aim was to identify what types of installations the children would build, revealing ideas on what might benefit the playground in the future.

The most common themes were: • A place to hideaway • Something on which to swing • Something on which to climb Overall the event was a great success and the children truly engaged with the activity. Among these three themes, we learnt that the children (and staff) enjoyed the process of making. They felt proud of their achievements, knowing that they have possibly enhanced their surroundings.

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PARTICIPATION & PUBLIC INTERACTION The Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is a charity, their limited funds meant that they were not able to provide a specific budget for the project but were willing to discuss it with us after our initial proposals.

As a Team we decided that we would try to fundraise via a bake sale, minimising/eliminating our need to use their valuable resources.

After baking late into the night, we made a large selection of cakes and treats that were sold outside the University Students Union during lunch.

Through teamwork and beautiful cello music by Juliette Sung, we managed to sell all the stock and fund-raise raise £271. To further show our support, we made appearances at public events organised by the Playground, explaining to others what we were doing to help the playground. This resulted in us meeting the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Counsellor Talib Hussain, at the winter gardens. We talked to him about the Live Projects Scheme from the University of Sheffield School of Architecture and more specifically what our team was doing for Pitsmoor Adventure Playground. Members of the team have been photographed & published in the local newspaper on two separate occasions and we were also posted on the playground’s twitter & instagram feeds. Pitsmoor Adventure Playground showed appreciation for our work and wanted to include us in the memory of their legacy.

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DESIGN PROCESS

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STRATEGIC ANALYSIS The three images featured on this page (and again overleaf) show how children, staff and parents use the site. Firstly, we used Julia’s research that had been undertaken prior to our involvement in the project. We then visited the site twice at different times of the day to see how the site was being used. We found that there were similarities between the research studies, namely: • Underused roof space • Underused area to the south-east and southwest of the site • Parents generally stayed in one place and didn’t venture into the site frequently • The slide is very popular • There are not many opportunities for natural play, despite the nature of the site • Younger children tend to play close to the indoor area, while older children tend to play further away

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This information has informed our strategies for interventions.

Julia Sexton’s research

Live Project Team’s research 30/09/15

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Live Project Team’s research 03/10/15

MOVEMENT AND ACTIVITY THROUGH THE SITE

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UTILISE ROOF SPACE

AREA FOR PARENTS OR PLAY TEEPEE / DEN BUILDING

EXTRA PROVISIONS FOR PARENTS

SAFE ‘HIGH RISK’ PLAY

LIMITED STORAGE

SHELTER / CANOPY NATURAL PLAY & SENSORY OPPORTUNITIES UTILISE DIP & HILL

VEGETATION INFORMING CIRCULATION VANDALISM & THEFT

DANGEROUS SLIDE ACCESS

IMPROVED CIRCULATION ROUTES

MAZE STRUCTURE UNDERUSED PLAY EQUIPMENT

SWINGS ISSUES

NEEDS

PROPOSALS

SITE NEEDS & ISSUES

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STRATEGIC MASTERPLAN

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EXISTING AND PROPOSED ACTIVITIES

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Net forest

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Climbing nets

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Shipping container storage

Rooftop canopy (& roof garden)

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Shelter

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Tyre swings

Playing poles

Pipe forest

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Monkey bars

Crawling tunnels/ seating

Log jamb

Tyre climbing area

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Shallow pond/ nature area

Use ropes to pull yourself up the steep hill

Tyre balancing area

Bug hotels

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Logs (with nets)

Large rocks and timber posts for children to climb on

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EXISTING ROOF

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HOW TO CREATE THE ROOF GARDEN The sensory roof garden transforms a former empty space into a populated area for children to engage with nature, grow their own produce and offer a space for parents to enjoy.

MATERIALS

Pallets

Metal Barrel

Fabric

Bicycle Tube

Garden Wire

Plastic Bottle

Caster Wheels

Artificial Grass

x 20

X4

1m x 15m

x4

x 10m

x 25

x 12

2x

Compost x 7 bags

MAINTENANCE

TOOLS

In the long term, the following checks should be made on the equipment to ensure safety: • Check for areas of rot SAW

DRILL

HAMMER

HANDS

• Check for exposed nails • Ensure the wheel connections remain tight • Sand down areas that may cause splinters

SCISSORS

NAILS

SAND PAPER

STAPLE GUN

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• Remember to water the plants!

HOW TO MAKE THE BENCH:

1 CUT THE PALLETS

2 REMOVE EXTRA PLANKS

3 STACK & FIX PALLETS

4 REMOVE WOODEN BLOCKS

Cut 2 pallets down the middle so you are left with 2 structural pieces and 2 off cuts.

Use a hammer to remove some planks to create a space for the planter.

Stack two pallets - ensuring the pallet with the planter area is on top. Use a hammer and nails to fix them together.

Dismantle wooden blocks from an additional pallet to use as bench legs.

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6 MEASURE & CUT CLADDING

Measure offcuts from other Nail 6 wooden blocks to the bottom of the bench to form the pallets to use as cladding for the legs. 4 in the corners and 2 in the bench and saw to size. middle.

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8 CREATE THE PLANTER

Nail the cladding around the main body of the bench.

Staple the fabric to the pallet and fill with soil for plants.

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HOW TO MAKE THE BARREL PLANTERS:

2 STRETCH INNER-TUBE

1 CUT FABRIC

Cut the appropriate size of fabric Stretch bicycle inner tube over the barrel to hold the fabric. and use it to cover the opening of barrel.

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4 PLANT

You need to make sure the fabric sags to create enough depth and then fill with soil.

Plant appropriate flowers and shrubs into the soil.

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1 CUT OPENING IN THE BOTTLE

2 MAKE FOUR HOLES IN BOTTLE

Cut a square opening in the bottle surface.

Using a sharp tool make two groups of parallel holes in the bottle.

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4 TIE SUPPORTER & BOTTLES

Cut the wire to the appropriate length to hang the bottles. Cut a wooden piece for support.

Use the green wire to tie the wooden support to hold the bottles and to link all bottles.

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HOW TO MAKE THE A-FRAME PLANTERS:

1 REMOVE ADDITIONAL PLANKS 2 REMOVE THE NAILS

3 RE-ASSEMBLE PALLETS

4 MEASURE AND CUT BRACING

Remove all nails which are left in Remove the additional panels (2nd & 4th) from two small pallets. the pallets.

Keep the planks.

Use the saved panels & additional pieces of wood to reassemble the frame.

Measure and cut a new structural bracing.

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7 STAPLE FABRIC TO FRAME

Use the bracing to assemble the Cut the fabric into appropriate Staple fabric into the inner space two pallets to create an A-frame. sizes for the planters in the frame. of the frame.

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THE MUD KITCHEN: The Mud Kitchen is a very popular play activity on the playground.

This intervention provides a more robust setting for the messy play.

MATERIALS

TOOLS

Pallets

Kitchen Sink

Artificial Grass

Hooks

x3

x1

1.5 x 1m

x 10

EXISTING MUD KITCHEN

SAW

DRILL

SCREWS

NAILS

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HAMMER

SAND PAPER

HOW TO MAKE THE MUD KITCHEN:

1 REMOVE EXTRA PLANKS

2 ASSEMBLE STRUCTURAL FRAME 3 MAKE THE SINK FRAME

4 PUT SINK INTO MAIN FRAME

Remove the rear planks from the pallet to expose the wooden blocks.

Create a structural frame using offcuts from another pallet and screw together.

Place the sink into the frame and fix in place.

Make a frame for the sink and fix it onto the main structure.

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6 MEASURE AND CUT SHELF

7 FIX SHELF TO MAIN FRAME

Screw the bracing to the legs of the main frame.

Measure the appropriate size of shelf and cover with fake grass.

Screw the shelf to the main frame. Fix hooks to hang pots and pans.

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HOW TO MAKE THE PIPE FOREST: The Pipe Forest creates a fortress that gives children the impression of a secluded area within the playground. The pipes create a musical maze and the dens offer an area for reflection.

MATERIALS

Sisal Rope

PVC Pipes

Pallets

Tarpaulin

Artificial Grass

12 mm x 100m 6 mm x 80m

12mm x 2m x10 8 mm x 2m x5 5mm x 1.5m x5

x5

3 x Blue 4m X 1.8m 1 x White 4m X 1.8m

1.5 x 10m

MAINTENANCE

TOOLS

In the long term, the following checks should be made on the equipment to ensure safety:

SAW

DRILL

HAMMER

HANDS

• Check the rope connections to the tree frequently • If knots become loose re-tie • Check connection between pipes and rope • If pipe becomes loose re-tie

SCISSORS

NAILS

SAND PAPER

TAPE MEASURE

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HOW TO MAKE THE HANGING PIPES:

1 CHOOSE THE LENGTH

2 CUT THE PIPES

3 SAND THE EDGES

4 DRILL HOLE IN PIPES

you need a different pipe misure

Saw the pipes to the appropriate length.

After sawing, sand the pipes to remove jagged edges.

Drill a hole in each pipe to allow the rope to pass through.

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6 TIGHTEN ROPE & TIE 2nd KNOT 7 TIE PIPE TO ROPE

8 TIE PIPES TO MAIN ROPE

Using a slipknot tie the rope around the first tree at a suitable height and tighten.

Walk to second tree and tighten Thread the rope through the the rope with enough tension. Tie holes in the individual pipes and a second knot around the tree. tie.

Using a slip knot tie each individual pipe to the main rope between the two trees.

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HOW TO MAKE THE DENS:

1 PLACE TARPAULIN OVER ROPE

2 FIX TARPAULIN TO PALLET

3 TIGHTEN THE TARPAULIN

4 FIX TARPAULIN TO PALLET

Adjust the tarpaulin so that it touches the floor.

Using a hammer, nail the tarpaulin to the pallet on one side.

Make sure that the tarpaulin is in tension over the rope and there is no sag.

Using a hammer, nail the tarpaulin to the pallet on the opposite side.

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6 FIX THE TARPAULIN

7 ARRANGE GRASS CARPET

8 FIX THE CARPET TO PALLET

Cut the excess tarpaulin to size.

Use the staple gun to tidy the tarpaulin edges.

Arrange the artificial grass to cover the pallet floor surface.

Using a hammer, nail for the artificial grass to the pallet.

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HOW TO MAKE THE TYRE WALK: The Tyre Walk creates a solution to a slide access issue.

Children are encouraged to climb up the side of the slide and planters provide a barrier to prevent children from taking more dangerous routes.

MATERIALS

Tyres

Sisal Rope

Tape

Bike Brake Cable

Rocks & Soil

Wooden Post

Kuts, Bolts & Washers

x 50

12 mm x 20m

1 roll

x4

As required

12 x 600mm

x 100 sets

MAINTENANCE

TOOLS

In the long term, the following checks should be made on the equipment to ensure safety:

PLIERS

DRILL

LUMP HAMMER

HANDS

• Check drain holes are free from blockages • Ensure bolts are tight • Check the cable connections • Inspect wooden supports for movement or damage

SPADE

SPANNER

WRENCH

TAPE MEASURE

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• Check tyres for damage

HOW TO MAKE THE TYRE WALK:

1 DRILL HOLES

2 BOLT HOLES

3 INSERT BOLTS

4 TIGHTEN BOLTS

Drill holes with 12mm drill bit, make sure the embedded steel wire is not exposed.

Do not make holes too big, this will weaken the connection.

Put washer on bolt and push through the hole, use a socket wrench to help.

Place a washer on the Nut side then tighten the bolt using a wrench/spanner on both ends.

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5 REPEAT FOR ALL TYRES

6 DOUBLE HEIGHT TYRES

Attach rows of tyres in an offset formation to maximise support and strengthen connections.

Repeat previous steps: Connect Cut Lengths of timber 50-60cm the tyres through the sidewall in 3 long, Shape end into spike.

Supports are needed every 3 places for maximum support. rows of tyres.

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10 FILL HOLE

11 TIE TO EXISTING STRUCTURE

12 WRAP THE CABLE

Use a Lump Hammer to drive support further into ground.

Place rocks around the base of the supports and press down to secure them. Fill with loose soil, compacting intermittently.

Where possible, tie tyres to existing structures using cables and fasten with bolts.

Wrap the cables with tape to minimise finger traps

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14 ROPE PATTERN

15 DRAIN HOLES

16 TYRE PLANTERS

Using a double height tyre, drill several holes around side-wall and thread the rope through.

Arrange ropes so that they cross over at the middle forming a seat. Tie large knot in end to finish.

Drill several large rainwater drain holes in the base of each tyre.

Use a 20mm drill bit if possible.

Fill tyres with earth and soil then plant with desired vegetation.

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HOW TO MAKE THE TYRE WALK:

1 DRILL HOLES

2 BOLT TIRES TOGETHER

3 TIGHTEN BOLTS

4 REPEAT FOR ALL TYRES

Drill holes with 12mm drill bit, make sure the embedded steel wire is not exposed.

Put washer on bolt and push through the hole, use a socket wrench to help.

Place a washer on the Nut side then tighten the bolt using a wrench/spanner on both ends.

Attach rows of tyres in an offset formation to maximise support and strengthen connections.

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Repeat previous steps: Connect Cut Lengths of timber 50-60cm the tyres through the sidewall in 3 long, Shape end into spike.

Supports are needed every 3 places for maximum support. rows of tyres.

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Dig hole about 30cm deep and located between tyres.

Hammer support into hole. Place rocks around the base of the supports. Fill with loose soil & compact.

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Tie tyres to existing structure and fasten with bolts. Wrap the cables with tape to minimise finger traps.

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11 DRAIN HOLES

12 TYRE PLANTERS

Using a double height tyre, drill several holes around side-wall and thread the rope through to create a webbed seat.

Drill several large rainwater drain holes in the base of each tyre.

Use a 20mm drill bit if possible.

Fill tyres with earth and soil then plant with desired vegetation.

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DESIGN INTENT As a Live Project Team, we endeavoured to provide the playground with as many new ideas and pieces of equipment as possible. Unfortunately, with limited time, it was impossible to build them all and we have therefore produced a collection of intended design proposals so the playground can build them at a later date.

Each design proposal includes: • Visuals of the proposed design on the site • The materials needed to build it • The number of people needed for construction • Basic construction steps • Difficulty level • An estimated cost • Contact information of who can provide materials, labour and expertise for construction

Key Information for Construction

COST ESTIMATE

Low

Medium

DIFFICULTY

MATERIALS

MANPOWER

Hard

Rope

Metal fixing

Chain

Net

Plastic bottles

Plastic fabric

Barrel

High

Moderate

Easy

Timber

1 Person

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Tyre

Shipping Container

3. Rooftop Canopy 6. Tyre swing

1. Net forest 7. Playing poles

4. Shelter

5. Climbing net

2. Shipping container

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1 NET FOREST Concept / Design Approach One of the strongest responses from both children and Pitsmoor staff using the ‘Inspiration Boards’ was to have a netted area to play, climb or simply relax on. The design intent is to create a netted walkway which stretches across certain parts of the existing woodland area. The children can climb, walk and play across the walkway, while parents too can climb on and experience the fun or simply relax.

MATERIALS NEEDED

MANPOWER

DIFFICULTY

COST ESTIMATE

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Netting kindly donated by South West Play Delivery cost of £37.50

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South West Play Address: Strand, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5HW Contact number: 01736 360254 Email: info@southwestplay.co.uk

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EXISTING AREA

PROPOSED NET FOREST BASIC CONSTRUCTION STEPS

1 Get your net and high strength rope ready.

2 Tie the rope to the corners of the safety netting and stretch it out to fix on a tree.

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3 Repeat the previous step on the other trees.

2 SHIPPING CONTAINER Concept / Design Approach One of the main concerns raised by the Pitsmoor staff was the lack of storage they currently have on site. The design intent is to provide the playground with an additional storage container which would be located beside the existing one.

MATERIALS NEEDED

MANPOWER

DIFFICULTY

COST ESTIMATE • • •

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20ft shipping container kindly donated by Ace Containers Delivery cost of £180 from Leeds to Sheffield The cost of crane hire for the day has been estimated at between £300-£750.

Ace Container Address: Haigh Park Road, Stourton, Leeds LS10 1RT Contact number: 0113 277 5663 Email: info@acecontainers.co.uk

EXISTING AREA

PROPOSED SHIPPING CONTAINER

BASIC CONSTRUCTION STEPS Existing access to the site is narrow and the topography is very steep, therefore the only way to get the container into the site would need to be by crane. The health and safety standards for such a task means that the staff at Pitsmoor would need to apply for short term road closure to Sheffield City Council and the operation would need to be supervised. The ground where the container is to be placed would also need to be levelled.

The process is not easy and would need to be planned out well and require the involvement and cooperation of both professional and governmental bodies.

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3 ROOFTOP CANOPY Concept / Design Approach The ‘Community Mapping’ investigation revealed a need for a shelter and seating for adults. The Live Project Team have proposed a rooftop canopy to complement the newly constructed rooftop garden, offering a place for parents to socialise. The canopy would be a temporary and easy-to-build structure, and offer the ability to be flexible and open up.

MATERIALS NEEDED

MANPOWER

DIFFICULTY

COST ESTIMATE • • •

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Truck tarpaulin will be kindly donated by Ace Containers Posts can be sourced from Timberplay in Sheffield The cost of the pulley system could cost upwards of £100

Ace Container Address: Haigh Park Road, Stourton, Leeds LS10 1RT Contact number: 0113 277 5663 Email: info@acecontainers.co.uk

EXISTING AREA

PROPOSED ROOFTOP CANOPY BASIC CONSTRUCTION STEPS

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3 Fix the tarpaulin fabric to the top of the post using a pulley system to create flexibility

4 SHELTER Concept / Design Approach The design intent for the shelter was to construct a more permanent structure for the playground and for parents to socialise. The shelter would be made from recycled materials, have an interaction with nature and offer a place to rest. The proposed location would be directly in front of the Pitsmoor common building. With the shelter sited here, the activities in the playground are not disturbed and its position provides parents the views to watch their children play.

MATERIALS NEEDED

MANPOWER

DIFFICULTY

COST ESTIMATE • •

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The structural timber or steel work would not be free and has not yet been sourced, but will potentially be over £500.

The structure would also require foundations and need to be designed by an engineer which could cost over £100.

Revert Alloys and Metals (Metal Barrels) Address: Unit 6 Harleston Works, Forncett Street, Sheffield, S4 7QG Contact number: 07432151151 Email: andrew.skinner@ revertalloysandmetals.com

EXISTING AREA

PROPOSED PROPOSEDCLIMBING SHELTER NET BASIC CONSTRUCTION STEPS

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3 Weld the two barrels into one tall one and create a wall

4 Fill some barrels with soil

5 CLIMBING NET Concept / Design Approach The playground currently doesn’t have any climbing equipment and one of the main responses from the ‘Inspiration Boards’ was for some climbing apparatus. The location of the previous swings offers an ideal topography from an up and over climbing net.

MATERIALS NEEDED

MANPOWER

DIFFICULTY

COST ESTIMATE • •

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The timber posts and nets kindly donated

by Timber Play Bolts and connections will be part of a £200 cost to Timberplay.

Timberplay Address: Monksbridge Road, Dinnington, South Yorkshire S25 3QS Contact number: 07970076006 Email: Ben@timberplay.com

EXISTING AREA

After

PROPOSED CLIMBING NET BASIC CONSTRUCTION STEPS

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4 Stretch the nets to provide tension and fix them to the ground

6 TYRE SWING Concept / Design Approach The playground’s swings were unfortunately taken down by the city council and their presence has been missed by the children. The Live Project Team suggests the installation of new swings to complete the masterplan vision of the site

MATERIALS NEEDED

DIFFICULTY

MANPOWER

COST ESTIMATE • •

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Tractor tyre swing generously donated by Timberplay, Bolts and connections will be part of a £200 cost to Timberplay.

Timberplay Address: Monksbridge Road, Dinnington, South Yorkshire S25 3QS Contact number: 07970076006 Email: Ben@timberplay.com

EXISTING AREA

After

PROPOSED PLAYING POLES BASIC CONSTRUCTION STEPS

Timberplay have kindly offered to help transport the equipment and assist with the installation it on site.

The difficulty of the construction is moderate in difficulty and requires some construction guidance from Timberplay.

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7 PLAYING POLES Concept / Design Approach One of the early large scale play interventions put forward to the Pitsmoor staff was design intent of a flexible ‘Playing Poles’ zone. The idea was to place and space out a series of long timber posts which could be connected together using ropes, chains and nets and hang various equipment from to create a flexible, everchanging play zone for the children. The location for the poles was to be placed to the far end of the site, which is widely underused.

MATERIALS NEEDED

MANPOWER

DIFFICULTY

COST ESTIMATE • • •

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Pieces of netting and ropes donated by Timberplay and South West Play Bolts and connections will be part of a £200 cost to Timberplay.

Many other materials can be sourced locally for free

Timberplay Address: Monksbridge Road, Dinnington, South Yorkshire S25 3QS Contact number: 07970076006 Email: Ben@timberplay.com South West Play Address: Strand, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5HW Contact number: 01736 360254 Email: info@southwestplay.co.uk

EXISTING AREA

PROPOSED PLAYING POLES BASIC CONSTRUCTION STEPS

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4 Attach a clip onto the rope so that it can be easily removed from the installation

PLAYING POLES TYRE SWING

CLIMBING NET

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ROOFTOP CANOPY

SHIPPING CONTAINER

NET FOREST

SHELTER

PITSMOOR ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

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GROUP BIOGRAPHY The Live Project Team is made up of thirteen students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Like Pitsmoor, we have connected and collaborated, benefiting from knowledge and experience from all over the world. The variety of skills available from each student resulted in quick and creative solutions to unforeseen problems while insight from these many perspectives has helped to deliver a highly appropriate outcome for the playground.

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THE PITSMOOR ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND LEGACY This document has been created to act as a tool for Pitsmoor Adventure Playground in their ongoing endeavours to improve and enhance the playground for the local community of Pitsmoor. From the beginning of the project, it has been our goal to work with the playground to produce a physical outcome of great value. In addition to the built interventions, we have provided them with the means and knowledge to continue this process on their own. An overall masterplan gives them a strategy to follow and information on design & resources means they can consult builders or raise funds through sponsorships and charity events.

To further aid fundraising appeals, we have created a video that tells ‘the story’ of Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, including the site, children and people who work there.

This can be sent to potential sponsors so they can better understand the way the playground works and who their donations will be benefiting.

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A THANK YOU FROM THE LIVE PROJECT TEAM Throughout this Live Project, the team have felt welcomed and inspired. The connections we have developed with both the children and the staff have been incredibly rewarding, which has kept us motivated and enthusiastic everyday. Constantly pushing to achieve the best possible outcomes for the Playground, we feel privileged to have been given this opportunity to be involved with such a worthy cause. We hope that Pitsmoor Adventure Playground will continue to evolve, develop and thrive so that all children will be able to play, learn and give back to the community for many years to come.

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USEFUL LINKS FOR PROJECT Live Project Specific Links: Live Project Blog: https://pitsmoorlp.wordpress.com/ Live Project Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1660813070829333/?fref=ts Live Project Twitter: https://twitter.com/PitsmoorLP Live Project Pintrest: https://uk.pinterest.com/daniels3797/pitsmoor-adventure-playground-live-project/

Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Specific Links Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Website: http://pitsmooradventure.org/ Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PitsmoorAdventures/?fref=ts Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Twitter: https://twitter.com/PitsAdventures Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Instagram: https://instagram.com/pitsmooradventureplayground_/

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Research Specific Links Bungreave Messenger: http://www.burngreavemessenger.org/.search.html?q=pitsmoor+adventure+playgound The Sheffield Star: http://www.thestar.co.uk/search?query=pitsmoor+adventure+playground&p=header

Document Specific Links Inspiration Board Images on Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/1bomjlyscm6y1kt/material-board/ Harvest Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zzah6HurS_vQ.kJM3KtUQTNNA&usp=sharing

Video Link Youtube: The story of Pitsmoor adventure Playground Colour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpAvrkVV061 Black & White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85i4E2BsT8o

Other Links & Resources: Sheffield Play Accosiation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheffieldPlayAssociation/ Book - Dave Potter: Risk and Saftey in Play, E & FN Spon 1997

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