Te Kōmanawa Rowley School is more than just a primary school - it’s a vibrant, diverse community where many cultures come together. The school is keen that their outdoor spaces reflect that richness, creating an environment where children feel a sense of belonging. Rather than designing for them, we worked alongside the students, using a co-design approach to ensure their insights shaped the outcome.

At Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School, the outdoor play environment lacked spaces that truly reflected the needs and aspirations of tamariki.

Recognising the inequities children face in shaping their own environments, the Gather design team set out to address this by involving tamariki directly in the design process.