The Elf Houses

Jeskyns Community Woodland in Kent had an existing play landscape of earthworks and topography, however the climbing element was in need of replacement and the site was not accessible for less able users.

Our proposal included a new path and boardwalk passing right through the playground to redirect footfall away from the grass banks, reducing wear and erosion to the banks. The new boardwalk is a non slip level route from gate to the adjacent Elf and Fairy Village, allowing less able users and wheels to better access the site.

The Elf Houses we designed are Scandinavian inspired structures painted internally in bright colours to invite children in and provide a flash of colour amongst the muted palette of the woodland and timbers of the play area. The houses include ladders, climbing net and slide to provide active play, along with encouraging imaginative play opportunities.

A wooden playhouse with a metal roof, raised on stilts with a small set of wooden stairs, located outdoors on a bed of wood chips.
Inside view of a small wooden structure with purple and green painted walls, featuring a vaulted roof with corrugated metal panels and open window spaces showing trees outside.
A playground with a wooden swing set and a wooden playhouse on a bed of wood chips on a sunny day with clear blue sky.
Interior of a wooden structure under construction with green painted walls, exposed framing, and a view of trees and grass outside through an opening.
Children's playground with a wooden playhouse on stilts, a sandbox area with rocks, and a wooden swing set, set on a bed of mulch, with trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
View from inside a small wooden playhouse looking out onto a playground with a gravel path, a swing set, green grass, trees, and children playing in the distance on a sunny day.
A wooden pathway leading to a small elevated wooden playhouse with stairs in a playground area, with bare trees and blue sky in the background.
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