Children learn best when they can explore, climb, dig and discover — and the landscape architects who design school grounds, adventure playgrounds and nature play areas make that possible.

At Architecture Social, we work with landscape studios and education-focused design practices whose projects include school grounds, play landscapes, outdoor classrooms and nature-based learning environments. Through regular conversations with our clients, we keep active shortlists of senior landscape architects with play and education design expertise for roles as they arise.

What our clients typically ask for:
• Senior landscape architects with experience in play or education landscape design
• Knowledge of EN 1176/1177 playground safety standards and Ofsted outdoor learning requirements
• Understanding of Forest School principles, nature-based play philosophies and inclusive playground design
• Ability to design natural play features, outdoor classrooms and biodiversity habitats within school grounds
• Experience facilitating participatory design workshops with children, teachers and school communities
• Creative approach to encouraging outdoor learning, physical activity and nature connection
• Skills in producing detailed landscape proposals through to construction completion

If your landscapes inspire children and support outdoor learning, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
Registering with us means you are considered first when our education and play-focused clients are looking for landscape talent. This is a specialist area where passion, creativity and technical safety knowledge need to work together — and we take time to match you with practices whose ethos and project focus align with yours. Everything is handled with care and confidentiality.

How to Apply
Send us your CV and portfolio. We will review your experience and be in touch to discuss how we can connect you with studios doing inspiring work in education and play landscape design. When the right opportunity appears, you will be the first to know.