“The design gives us a feel of both urban and rural land where on one side we have a developed infrastructure with big buildings, modern facilities and on the other side we have a peaceful pollution free life on the lap of nature.”
‘The Amazing Tree House City’ by Poppy Webb (Age 7)
“I have learnt photoshop during lockdown. This picture has 69 layers in it. I have used photoshop, watercolour and pencil to make it. I live on a busy street. From my window I see lots of cars and the job centre and traffic lights. There is not enough green. In lockdown it’s been less busy with less cars which is much nicer. In my design I have turned the houses into tree houses. I have changed the crossing into a zebra crossing because there will be less cars. I have designed a wind up car and everyone will have to use these and only one will be allowed per household. I have added a library with a zip line with a clip on basket that delivers books to the houses and back. I have also added an ice cream parlour that sells any type of ice cream, ice cream cakes and ice lollies and also has a zip wire. I miss grannie and my friends so I put their houses on my street near me with zip wires in between. There is also a playground. The job centre isn’t there any more because everyone has jobs planting trees and grass.”
‘The world above my world’ by Sophie Fjeld-WOng (Age 7)
“When looking at the night sky I could see some stars and wondered what it would be like if the only light was from the stars and the moon, what would I see? It is so quiet with not many people moving around and this let me focus on the world above my house and garden that I am stuck in.”
COMMENDATIONS: 9-12 YEARS
‘A new beginning’ by holly crawford (Age 11)
“My design has two sides, life in lockdown and the hope of a better life after lockdown; a new beginning. The pencil sketch represents our current life in lockdown. It’s in monochrome as these times can feel dark and depressing, with heavy storms clouds showing that we’re still in the eye of the storm and we’re yet to see the rainbow on the other side. The car parked shows that cars pollute the planet, and it’s by the house as we can’t go anywhere. No nature is present. The other side is in colour because nature makes our environment and community so beautiful, without it life would be very dull. I wanted to show that we should use this time to slow down, look at nature and show our appreciation for it – it shows hope. I’ve replaced the road with a wildflower meadow; the brick wall with a lush green forest and the car with a bubble: the reason why only a little colour is in the bubble is because that’s where we can all put our worries, look at the world and see how incredible it is. And maybe we can travel by bubble rather than in cars!”
‘Hub habitat’ by Charlie Weston (Age 12)
“My House is a modern eco house with a Twist. My House focuses on the Garden where it is set up to house different animals who may of lost homes due to buildings being built. Animals lose there homes for us, I want to give them back a safe environment by living side by side. each animal pod includes food and water dispensers , solar paneled heat lamp and a secure hatch for easy access.”
‘The Pucklechurch People Palace’ By Isaac Pawsey (Age 10)
“I live in Pucklechurch, a small village in South Gloucestershire. I love my village and it’s really pretty but the centre of the village could be better. There is a huge, ugly community centre where nothing much happens. The church is pretty but it’s so cold I don’t like going there. We have a tatty old scout hut, which is a shame because I love cubs and it’s one of the few things for kids to do in the village and the only place we can make new friends. The people in Pucklechurch are great! Every year they throw a huge party called the Revel on the rec there are fun games, epic tunes and delicious food. My design is called the Pucklechurch People Palace and it would mean everyday is like revel day in Pucklechurch. Everything about the palace is designed to bring people together, make them happy and look after our environment. The community centre has been demolished and instead there is a giant tree house 18 storeys high.There are loads of great features like the Bear Grylls Centre where you can train to be a super scout and the hot air balloon taxi.”
”’PARADISE” – Outside my window’ by Aga Stefanska (Age 12)
“When we moved in, there was a beautiful view outside my window (empty, green and wild meadow) when we sat on our garden bench, there was nothing but endless sky. I was hoping for there to be a playground or a park to gather people together and so that local kids and parents could have the opportunity to get to know each other, but when we came back from our holiday, we realized that they started building a huge, dark and tall office instead, that really upset us, so I want to make a 3D project of what I wish it looked like. 🙂 My project includes: -campfire site -picnic area -illuminated waterfall -sandy beach -swimming area -playground for young children (incl. sandpit & swing) -adventure park for older children (incl.zip wire) -lots of trees and greenery to breath and relax. ALL ARE WELCOME WHEN EVERYTHING IS BACK TO NORMAL! :)”
‘My Walk to School’ by ELLIOT PETTY (Age 9)
“My walk to school looks so different during lockdown, no parked cars and so much to see. I have designed and painted my creation of a prettier walk to school. I have also written a poem to explain the changes that I think would make the walk much more better for everyone walking to school when it re-opens.”
‘Bristol’s Forgotten Corners’ by MOLLY MILLINGTON (Age 10)
“Outside studios in Bristol’s uninviting alleyways: The thing I miss most at the moment is my friends and school, especially art. I think it would be amazing to go out into the centre of Bristol with my friends and meet other children from across the city who share my passion for art. There would be special places where we would be allowed to paint the things that we love most such as the natural world. I called this piece of art work ‘BRISTOL’S FORGOTTEN CORNERS’ because these outside studios could be in alleyways and subways that are normally frightening places for children to visit.”
‘Heart of the Village’ BY LILY BENWELL (Age 10)
“I decided to move the flower beds forwards and add some patches of stones because the area was quite empty. I increased the amount of flower beds and added stoned areas to make it a bit prettier.”
‘Henlys Village’ by IVY ROUTLEDGE (Age 10)
“Henlys Village is based on what I would like to have happened whilst being in lockdown! In the village the houses are shepherds huts. I got this idea from the shepherds hut down the road from where I live. I like them because they are small and very hospitable. Inside the huts there are bunkbeds, a stove, a built-in fridge freezer and a comfy armchair. The houses are open because I live in a very quiet neighbourhood with the grumpiest neighbours on earth so I would prefer a happier place where people chat and have fun. My idea for the name of the village came from a place I go every year called Castle Henlys. It inspired me because there are no screens and it is a very rural place with lots of woods and being in the woods makes me feel calm and safe. In the village people get all their supplies from their everyday get-together around a fire. They make all their supplies with things they find in the woods eg. sheep wool. People stroll, cycle or run.”
‘Prattens sports and social club’ BY EVIE LILY-KING (Age 11)
“The club is a building and place I have missed the most during the lock down. I normally visit this venue on a weekly basis to meet up with my running buddies. I have redesigned the building to make it more inviting. I have added lots of colour as I think it makes the building vibrant and energetic. I hope that when people return to the building it will create happiness and joy.”
‘Recreating Ditchling’ BY Isabella Kyriakidis (Age 12)
“Living in Ditchling I thought there were ways to improve the livability, social aspect and enjoyment. My design makes Ditchling more eco and child friendly. There are many amenities that are missing in Ditchling, therefore I decided to incorporate them, so you don’t have to travel too far. Such as: pet rescue center, there will be no pet shop in Ditchling, only rescue centers, so people can save lives!”
COMMENDATIONS: 13-16 years
‘Green up corsham’ BY EMMA MEAKIN (Age 14)
“My design is of my town, Corsham, but as a beautiful, green ‘wonderland’ full of plants that are good for the environment. The hope is that the plants would make Corsham more interesting and pretty and turn my home into something more than just a small town. The design I drew is just a small vision of what we could achieve if we put our minds to it.”
‘Bridge’ BY NICHOLAS GAWLER-COLLINS (Age 13)
“An annotated diagram of the railway bridge at the bottom of Pinhoe Road.”
‘My Best berwick’ by ELLIE WRIGHT (age 13)
“My design is all about bring modern structures and buildings to Berwick as well as fun, activities bringing families and communities together. I also want to embrace the outdoors and acknowledge the beauty of the area here.”