Cambourne play
Randall Thorp’s work on behalf of our clients at Cambourne has won design awards and been cited as best practice by CABE, Natural England, The Landscape Institute, The County Wildlife Trust and in the Planning for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation: A Good Practice Guide which accompanied PPS9.
Cambourne Masterplan
Cambridgeshire
Client
The Cambourne Consortium
Sector
Play sport and leisure
Expertise
Landscape Architecture, Project Stage, Inception to implementation
Randall Thorp have been designing the play areas at Cambourne since 1998. Following publication of Play England’s research from the national Play Builder programme and as a result of our own experience of play area design, the area at Upper Cambourne adopted a more innovative approach to play. Working closely with the Parish Council and the local community, it was agreed to incorporate water play and sand play elements as well as do away with the traditional play area fencing. The resulting scheme has been described as best practice by BALI, Horticulture Week and External Works magazine.
“Randall Thorp have succeeded in creating an exceptional space, showcasing the creative flair of the designers.”
- Horticulture Week, 2015