Woodland Outdoor Classroom Shelter

Design Brief:

This bespoke outdoor classroom shelter was built from scratch for a primary school in Kendal, Cumbria, to support forest school learning and nature-based play in all weather. The client wanted a safe, open-sided timber structure to encourage outdoor engagement, with a strong natural aesthetic that would blend into the woodland surroundings and create a functional, inviting teaching space.

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Key Features:
• Hand-built from sustainably sourced pressure-treated timber
• Slatted wall design for airflow and partial enclosure
• Sedum green living roof to boost biodiversity and absorb rainwater
• Heavy-duty pitched roof construction with waterproof membrane
• Natural seating formed from tree stumps and logs arranged in a circle
• Strong frame fixed securely into the ground for long-term durability
• Fully weatherproof, ideal for year-round outdoor use
• Designed to suit the natural woodland setting while maximising space