For this new build residential scheme we were appointed as landscape architects by a developer client. Our landscape architects prepared an initial sketch landscape design to the satisfaction of our client and the design team. Once our landscape design was signed off we were tasked to provide landscape architect ‘s information to satisfy Planning Conditions. Finally, we were tasked with the preparation of landscape architect ‘s Construction information to enable the construction of the external works.

The architect’s layout dictated that the majority of the dwellings were to be accessed via a shared pathway which enters the site off Ashby Road. This proposed shared pathway passes private patios and entrance spaces associated with individual dwellings. Our landscape architect’s challenge was to provide a route which was DDA compliant whilst preserving an element of privacy and a feeling of defensible space for the private dwellings. Our landscape design achieved this by considering the alignment of the access path and proposing appropriate boundary treatments.

At the south corner of the site a large existing tree is located just outside the plot boundary. Our landscape architects ensured the levels within the root protection zone of this tree remained unchanged and thus minimising the detrimental impact of development on this tree. Our landscape design proposed a raised terrace to the end garden to maintain these existing levels.

Finally, our landscape architects needed to resolve the detail of the external space to the five private patios along the west elevation of the building. We worked closely with the architect to ensure the projected light levels into the flats would be adequate whist creating a living green space. To maximise the patio plan areas we proposed climbing plants along each of the boundary walls to these sunken courtyard spaces.

A developer client appointed us as landscape architects on this new build residential development located in Totteridge, North London. A sketch landscape design was prepared and approved by our client, we then proceeded with the preparation of landscape architect ‘s information to submit to the Local Planning Authority to satisfy landscape related Conditions. Our landscape architects then provide our client with a package of landscape architect ‘s information to enable the tender the external works. Once on site we were responsible for monitoring the onsite external works as they progressed. Our outputs were the production of a general arrangement drawings, planting plans with schedules, detailed technical sections and a full NBS specification.

To the front of the site our landscape design needed to accommodate vehicular access to the car lift (located within the building envelope), and the requirements of the main pedestrian access to the the building’s entrance. In addition, the requirements of service and refuse vehicles, including turning heads, needed to accommodated within this landscape zone. Our landscape architects managed to satisfy these requirements by having a single paved pedestrian and vehicular surface (shared surface) to the building frontage, the pedestrian zone (and vehicular overrun) was finished with a resin bonded topping.

To the rear of the building a number of private roof garden patios are accommodated, these are located on top of the basement car park podium deck structural slab. It was decided, for simplicity of build, that these would be simply paved, with the paving slabs on pedestals. All planting on the structural slab is located in raised planters.

To the rear of the site a communal garden is located. A number of existing trees have been retained and additional planting proposed. Additional wild life friendly planting is accommodated within our proposals to ensure our client achieved the desired number of Code for Sustainable Homes credits.

We were appointed as landscape architects by a developers agent client for this student accommodation development located in West London. We were initially tasked with the development of a sketch landscape design for presenting to our client. This enabled them to consider our proposal in terms of cost, function and aesthetic. Once signed off we provided landscape architect ‘s information for a detailed planning submission (including landscape architect ‘s design statement); landscape architect ‘s information to satisfy Planning Conditions; a full tender package of landscape architect’s information. Finally, we were tasked to monitor on site works as they progressed through to the completion of the project.

The proposed built form is comprised of three blocks that are orientated approximately north south. The central and east blocks are joined at ground floor level creating the main pedestrian entrance to the development. This arrangement of built form creates three courtyard spaces. The south and west courtyards are located at lower ground floor level whilst the north courtyard is at ground floor.

Our landscape architects designed these three spaces so as to be visually pleasing when viewed from above. In addition the landscape design needed to accommodate the necessary access routes through the scheme. The two lower ground floor courtyards were designed by our landscape architects to be spaces in which the resident students could inhabit and relax.

The connecting space between the building entrance and Paddenswick Road has been kept visually free of clutter to enable clear navigation to the main entrance. The landscape design of this space also allows for two disabled parking spaces, cycle storage and access to the plant and bin store rooms. Our landscape architects gave careful consideration to the paving detail in this area so as to minimise any detrimental effect on the existing tree which is being retained in this location.