School Description
Barrett Elementary, located in the Skyland Neighborhood,was built in 1959 and was named after Harry McWhirter Barrett. Harry Barrett was a teacher and an administrator in the Denver Public Schools for 20 years back in the early 1900’s.
Learning Landscapes Description
This plan emphasized the interweaving of multicultural diversity and water – both highly valued western resources – as major assets to be celebrated.
School Website
Barrett Elementary School
Construction Date
2004
Landscape Architect
GPD Land Design
Play Equipment Vendor
Miracle Recreation Equipment Company
School Garden Sponsor
Miracle Recreation Equipment Company
Master Plan
Vision
Barrett Elementary will become an environment of exploration and discovery promoting lifelong learning skills.
Goals
- To create gathering places for the Skyland residents.
- To create a diversity of places, small and large, for children of all ages to explore and discover.
- To reinforce the current curriculum through interactive learning.
- To create opportunities for the Barrett students to contribute to the evolution of their school.
- To provide visual interest in the landscape through verticality.
Illustrative Drawing
Master Plan
Presentation Boards
Collage
Design Development
Description
This plan emphasized the interweaving of multicultural diversity and water – both highly valued western resources – as major assets to be celebrated.
Illustrative Drawing
Design Development Drawings
Presentation Boards
Collage
Construction Documentation
Description from Architect
The project scope included: design development through project closeout for the shade structure, gateway markings, and drainage solutions for the site.
Illustrative Plan
Construction Drawings
Play Equipment
Shade Structure
GPD Land Design Project Summary