The previous decay of the island is taken as a design guide as the existing hard edged sea wall is broken down by groynes and living cribs (timber grids that collect plant material and sediment over time, decaying and stabilizing themselves) to establish tidal flats – a necessity for the Island’s bird population to forage and nest in. Just as the school prepares students to establish themselves on their own back in the city, the groynes and cribs establish habitat by maintaining sediment and developing micro-refuge area for wildlife. Some of the groynes are accessible to people, allowing a glimpse into the extraordinary habitat and fostering an appreciation of wildlife and stewardship of the land.