Griffin School

This under-used asphalt quad was excavated and transformed to create a valuable green oasis in the heart of London – the ultimate pocket park, to be used every day by hundreds of children forever!.  We worked with the deputy headteacher to create a concept design for forest school activities set within a natural woodland.  The site was 1950’s made up ground of 450mm hardcore under an asphalt and rubber surface. Our strategy was to remove around 60% of the hardcore and mix the remaining crushed brick with BS topsoils and deep tine to 1 meter – thereby bringing in much needed oxygen and water to the dehydrated land.   The students were thrilled to contribute their enthusiasm and hard work to an area which has become a special place for outdoor learning.  The project included a stone circle of wonderful old welsh boulders.  And the trees are growing beautifully.