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RECREATION FEATURE

A 3D rainbow was created using steel arches in various colours.

• all concrete work and mound shaping, birds’ nests as well as the nest swings, as majestic forms. Lights at the base of the
including some steel elements, were a sub-contractor to BWLD. rainbow arches create a sense of magic at
completed by Tswellapele Plants as a night.
sub-contractor to BWLD; Joao Viegas of Pamboukian Lighting
• steel tree rings, custom-designed by Consultants says that lighting is a crucial Viegas believes that lighting is able to
BWLD and manufactured by Tswellapele aspect in the play area, contributing to the communicate a message of comfort,
Plants, are flush with the rubber surface sense of magic required and bringing the while simultaneously creating a festive
and have uplighters shining into each play elements to life, especially at night. atmosphere.
tree; and Lighting was integrated into the electric
• Woodsman gave design input and was orange tunnels and accent lights were Client involvement
responsible for the manufacture of the placed on the trees, emphasising their
The Bertha Wium Landscape Development
team involved in this unusual project
confirmed that the client had engaged
actively with the professional team, and
had provided “stimulating involvement”.
The client had also expressed trust in their
creativity and performance, leading to a
mutually successful completion. LSA

Project Team
• Client: McCormick Property
Development in conjunction with KJA
Developments
• Landscape Design: Bertha Wium
Landscape Development (BWLD)
in association with Cornelia King
Landscape Architects
• Landscape Installation: Bertha Wium
Landscape Development in association
with Tswellapele Plants t/a Plantwise

Text and photos supplied by
Overview of the play park with birds’ nests, mounds and the steel rainbow. Bertha Wium Landscape De-
The safety flooring is underlain by a rubber shock pad to prevent injuries. velopments

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