Early Childhood Center Nature Play Area
Mt. Hood Community College – Troutdale, Oregon
Michelle developed a site plan and design build construction drawings for a new early childhood education center at Mount Hood Community College. The plan included three distinct areas focused on different learning environments: an area for infants, an area for 3-5 year olds, and a less structured, natural classroom for free play and exploration. Michelle assisted the client in building a natural play vocabulary, design sense and product knowledge needed to support the development and approval of a nature-based playground. Features include earthen mounds, rocks and logs for climbing, a sand and water play creek, a sensory garden, and art and music features.
Project Team:
- Mt Hood Community College
- Mahlum Architects
- GreenWorks PC
- Walsh Construction
- Precision Recreation Contractors
- Wildwood
