Shadows

In the Northern Latitudes it is not enough to specify lighting levels. The fact of the matter is that without an understanding of landscape and light, we can find ourselves literally learning in the shadows.

The way the sun traverses the brow of a hill can help define our sense of place, and of wellbeing. The outdoor learning space perpetually shaded by the juxtaposition of topography, buildings, and latitude – is a constant reminder of what it can mean to learn in one place as opposed to another.

Location matters – and not just because we have created boundaries on a map – but because maps are a narrative of how we might experience time in a certain place. Shadows are not an accident.