NIC Children's Center
The project began with a vision for an outdoor environment that supports early learning through play, discovery, and connection to nature.
Working with staff and an early childhood educator, the design team helped shape a phased plan for a more intentional, education-based play setting.
Set within the natural character of the campus, the site uses existing Ponderosa pines to create a sense of enclosure, comfort, and immersion in the landscape. The result is a play and learning environment designed to feel like an outdoor classroom for young children and the broader college community.
Owner
North Idaho College
Location
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Delivery Method
Owner self-performed work
Services
Landscape Architecture
Project Facts
- Small group format workshops were facilitated with staff
- Designed for a layered, age-based play participation