Hanoi, Vietnam
3 ha
2021
At Dwight School Hanoi, outdoor areas bring nature and playful experience from the ground floor to the rooftop to develop their confidence and independence along with a better understanding of the environment.
Creative vegetable gardens, green hubs for chats and relaxation as well as sports courts, provide the kids with activities that complement the skills they acquire in the classroom. Those features encourage the students to learn, imagine, discover and play.
Our design won the Architecture MasterPrize 2023, in the Landscape Architecture – Educational Landscape Category.
Designing playgrounds is a great opportunity for trying out exciting features and ideas. In this example, LJ-Group team aimed to spark curiosity and cultivate passion for exploring the ocean wonders among children.
The 18 meters long whale gives a better understanding of the scale of this magnificent animal, while becoming an intriguing and playful landscape calling out for exploration. Kids can enter it through its big mouth, and climb it from its sides. They can also walk along its back, lean out from its tail or grab the periscope to look around, having a great variety of ways to have fun and interact with their environment.