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Site Description

The Sensory Garden Knolls are located adjacent to The Leaf’s indoor biomes, within the expansive outdoor Gardens at The Leaf. Amongst six interconnected landscaped areas, the garden knolls create visual interest with their raised elevation, unique plantings, and connected paths. These mounds invite play and climbing and are a popular place for families and children. Integrated stairs reach the tops of three knolls, providing elevated lookout points over the Sensory Garden’s landscape. This site receives full sun and is fully exposed to the sky. 

Site Conditions

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  • Installation may incorporate one or up to three knolls  

  • Site is subject to full sun and fully exposed to the elements 

  • Structural reinforcement is embedded underground (see site drawings) 

  • Proposed installations may require structural approval (to be determined at detailed design phase) 

  • Electrical access is possible 

  • Consider responding to the common use of the knolls and integrated stairs as lookout points  

  • Safety considerations, such as potential for climbing on installations etc., must be considered 

  • Consider the perspective from ground level looking up to the knolls 

  • Consider the potential for interaction and opportunity for playful, experiential interventions 

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Site Plan

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