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.

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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:

  • An up-to-date survey of the playspace area.
  • Any detailed plans of the space available.
  • Your school’s budget parameters.
  • Completion of our pre-workshop survey.
  • Ready to Get Started?

    Let’s create a playspace your school community will love.

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    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.

    Why Choose Orterra