Your Dream Playspace in Just Half a Day
At Orterra, we believe that every school deserves a playspace that inspires creativity, encourages play, and meets the needs of your community. Our half-day, design-intensive workshop brings your school’s vision to life with a collaborative approach that aligns with your budget and priorities.


Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is designed for primary and high school leaders, including principals, business managers, and decision-makers ready to invest in creating or improving a playspace. Whether you’re looking to secure funding or move directly into detailed design, this workshop will deliver the results you need.
What Happens During the Workshop?
1Understanding Your Vision
- We’ll begin by discussing your school’s goals for the playspace, along with safety requirements and your risk profile.
- A pre-workshop survey ensures we’re fully prepared to reflect your school’s unique vision and priorities.
2Site Walkthrough and Brainstorming
- Together, we’ll tour the site with key decision-makers, exploring the space, asking questions, and brainstorming ideas.
- This hands-on collaboration ensures we understand the site’s conditions and your aspirations.
3Collaborative Design Session
- Back in the meeting room, we’ll sketch out concept designs based on your input and the site walkthrough.
- Using our custom cost-tracking spreadsheet, we’ll provide high-level estimates to ensure the design meets your budget.
- By the end of the session, we’ll finalize a concept design approved by your team, ready for funding applications or detailed design.
What You’ll Get
- A concept design that reflects your school’s goals, vision, and budget.
- High-level cost estimates for immediate feedback on feasibility.
- Follow-up support tailored to your needs, including:
- Assistance with grant or funding applications.
- The option to proceed directly to detailed design with Orterra.
What We’ll Need From You
To make the most of your workshop, the following is required before we get started:
Why Choose Orterra?
At Orterra, collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work hand-in-hand with your team to design playspaces that inspire play and connection with nature, all while meeting your practical needs. With accurate cost tracking, a clear process, and decades of expertise, we ensure your vision becomes a reality.
