Durham Academy worked with Lift[ED] since 2016, developing a masterplan for the entire lower school play areas. We began with a series of design workshops that included teachers, staff, and PTA representatives where we envisioned a transformational plan that would convert large areas of deep mulch into rich vibrant spaces filled with life. Our work includes diverse native plants, pathways, seating areas, and furnishings from Wild Child Workshop and Kompan. Working with contractors, school administrators and staff, we divided the installation into phases in order to maintain play area access throughout the construction process. Davis Landscape, the contractor for the project, is a fantastic partner who met deadlines and carefully worked with teachers and staff to make sure that the construction process was smooth and always positive.