Carmuirs Pocket Places

Creating vibrant child-friendly spaces in Falkirk, Scotland

Meristem design helped contribute to the Pocket Places project at Easter Carmuirs Primary School in Scotland by designing, fabricating and installing vibrant street furniture modules. Easter Carmuirs Pocket Places is supported by funding from the Scottish Government through Sustrans Scotland’s Pocket Places programme and delivered in partnership with the Safer Community Youth Action Project, Easter Carmuirs Primary School, and Falkirk Council. The programme was designed to create safer, more accessible and engaging spaces for pupils. We collaborated with Sustrans and Falkirk Council to bring this project to life and help encourage active travel, play and community engagement.

We designed, fabricated, and installed modular seating and planters that can be arranged in flexible layouts, supporting play, rest, and community interaction. The installations were informed by the community to make sure the project reflected the needs of those who use the space the most. We made sure our design was practical, engaging and inclusive for both students, parents and the surrounding community.

Honeycomb Seating Structure

These modular units that can be arranged in multiple configurations for play or socialising.

Varied Heights

Stepping stones and seating at different levels encourage movement and active play.

Additional Greenery

Introduction of plants and flowers to brighten the space and create a connection with nature.

Colourful Components

Bright, playful finishes to the seating and planter units make the space visually engaging and fun for pupils.

The installations have transformed the school grounds into a more engaging and playful environment. Pupils now have spaces to interact outdoors, while colourful seating and planters add character to the surroundings. These features support learning, encourage movement, and provide long-term benefits for the school community.

Playful Spaces

Seating and stepping stones provide flexible areas for play and rest.

Colourful and Abstract Design

Bright components and the honeycomb arrangement have made the school grounds visually engaging and welcoming.

Hands-on Engagement

Pupils can interact with the planters and seating components, fostering connection to the outdoor space.

Enhanced Environment

Green planters and vibrant finishes boost biodiversity and improve the visual character of the school.

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