Residential courtyards: keep everyday routes clear

Show building entrances, paths, garage access and existing planting. A shared garden must continue to work for residents walking through it, while the equipment needs the appropriate space for play and movement.

Rather than filling the garden with separate items, compare a compact connected structure with a carefully placed additional activity. The usable area and age range will determine whether that combination is suitable.

Schools: plan for the busiest part of the day

Describe how many pupils use the courtyard together and how age groups are organised. Entrances, queues and supervised zones can be marked on a simple drawing. This helps locate equipment where it supports the school routine.

Shade and the temperature of exposed surfaces should be considered in the landscape brief. The final design also needs to account for the existing ground, drainage and maintenance access.

Installation in an occupied property

If the building or school stays open during works, identify access windows, unloading space and any restrictions on storing components. Ground preparation and assembly should be coordinated before an opening date is announced.

For a replacement project, photographs of the current equipment and foundations are useful. Existing supports or surfaces can only be reused after their suitability for the new design has been assessed.

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