School Description
Hallett Elementary School is tucked away in the northwest section of Denver in North Park Hill Neighborhood, only three minutes from Denver’s Stapleton re-development site. Martin Luther King Boulevard to the north, Quebec Street to the east, 23 Avenue to the south, and Colorado Boulevard to the west bind North Park Hill neighborhood. This neighborhood is predominantly residential and offers multiple amenities. Bordering Hallett Elementary School, Jasmine Street to the west, 30th Avenue to the north, Kearney Street to the east, and 29th Avenue to the south, are secondary residential streets.
Learning Landscapes Description
The concept underlying this master plan is one of living systems using the human body as a metaphor for connections, circulation, growth, evolution and more.
Hallett Fundamental Academy
Construction Date
March 2005
Landscape Architect
Mundus Bishop Design
Play Equipment Vendor
Miracle Recreation Equipment Company
Master Plan
Vision
To create a ‘science, technology, and society’ themed landscape that inspires learning and community engagement.
Goals
- To create a landscape of rituals and interactivity to draw Hallett Elementary School and the Greater Park Hill Community together.
- To incorporate science and technology curriculum objectives into the landscape.
- To design a landscape that encourages positive socialization.
- To provide a community landmark that will empower and instill a sense of pride and engagement.
Design Development
Description
The concept underlying this master plan is one of living systems using the human body as a metaphor for connections, circulation, growth, evolution and more.
Illustrative Drawing
Design Development Drawings
Presentation Boards
Collage
Construction Documentation
Illustrative Plan
Construction Drawings
Play Equipment
Shade Structure