Blackfriars Priory School Western Landscape Precinct

The development of the Blackfriars Western Landscape Precinct celebrates the 800 Year Commemorative Walkway: a strong link to the tradition and history of the Dominican Order. The project consists of an outdoor learning area and footpath connection to the 1890 built St Catherine’s house which serves as the administration office. The project’s bold design gestures transform the school frontage with sophistication and purpose, whilst remaining respectful to the site heritage and its surrounding context.

The commemorative design principles are carried through various landscape elements, which include:

• Wayfinding design;
• ‘Welcome to Country’ artwork;
• The ‘Masters Pavilion’ as an educational and social hub with flexible layout for meetings and community events;
• Bespoke furniture for outdoor learning;
• Sculptural granite Dedication Stones in the garden bed at the entry to the Master Pavilion to honour the Dominican Martyrs of Vietnam, Japan and China;
• Accessible paths around existing buildings;
• General garden beds to improve the visual amenity;
• Reflective garden space at the front of the library.