All schoolchildren need a rich, tactile and visually stimulating environment, but this is arguably even more beneficial for those with special education needs. Working with artist Randy Klein, Louise Hooper Landscape Architect prepared a masterplan for Haymerle School in Peckham,London which equipped the Special Education Needs school with varied outdoor spaces, creating a dozen distinct zones to accommodate every activity.

Childrens’ artwork forms part of the design, including a decorative entrance. Over 120 handmade ceramic tiles have been set into the courtyard paving. Brightly coloured graphics form decorative panels in the fencing, and laser-cut stainless steel panels are set into areas of resin bond paving.