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School Advisory Council, Southwark Elementary School

A bright-yellow dragon silhouette is the most striking feature in this conceptual design for a schoolyard in South Philadelphia. The dragon doubles as a soft play surface and running track. Spaces for outdoor learning and active play are cradled by the dragon’s spine, including a rain garden, an amphitheater, and a dragon’s head fashioned from ramps, slides, and climbing nets.

Volunteer Design Team

Agnes Ladjevardi

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Landscape Architectural Designer
OLIN
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Allison Harvey

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Landscape Architect, Registered
OLIN
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brian Velleman

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Landscape Architectural Designer
OLIN
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Working with people who are so grateful for the work that we do for them is very rewarding.”

OLIN
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Frank Gallagher

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Cost Estimator
The FGX Group
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Wayne, Pennsylvania

Richard Roark

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Landscape Architect, Registered
OLIN
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Vivian Martinez-Benitez

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Landscape Architect, Registered
OLIN
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reflects volunteers' profession and firm at time of Design Grant
Project Title
Dragon Green Park: Conceptual Design for Schoolyard Greening at Southwark Elementary School
Sponsoring Nonprofit
East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association and Town Watch
Address
1835 South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Neighborhood
South Philadelphia
Volunteer Hours
444
Value of Pro Bono Services
$50,590
Design Grant Completed
February 13, 2015
Dragon Green wins Community Design Award
Dragon Green Park—an imaginative design for a South Philadelphia green schoolyard inspired by the school’s mascot, a bright yellow dragon—is the winner of the Collaborative’s 2016...
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