Our strategy is to embody the adventure of play through the lens of Lancelot “Capability” Brown known to many as
the “The Omnipotent Magician” who could transform countryside into beautiful parks that were seemingly the work
of nature.

 

Sweeping away formality in the garden and opening the vista across the ha-ha and naturalistic parkland. He was also
an Architect who’s buildings and follies would populate his parks.

 

The proposal takes the form of soft landscape gestures and sensory planting, on which our sculptural timber forms
will sit. Capability Brown’s landscapes were simple, uncluttered and restrained. The landscape was designed to
encourage eighteenth century leisure pursuits such as hunting, shooting and carriage-riding, our landscape will, in
he same manner, encourage 21st century play.
The playground will contain elements of physical and sensory challenge, games and problem solving, encouraging
children to work together to solve or overcome hurdles and learn about the history of the site and the adventures of
Himley Hall.