We were appointed as landscape architects by a developer client for this residential infill project in East London. Initially, we developed a sketch landscape design for client review and coordination with the wider design team. Following approval, we prepared the landscape architect’s information for the detailed planning submission.
Our scope included a landscape masterplan and a Landscape Architect’s Design Statement. The statement explained our landscape proposals and their relationship with the wider development. Following planning consent, we prepared further landscape architect information to discharge the landscape-related planning conditions.
The existing site forms a deep plot with a narrow frontage onto Bow Road. This frontage provides the only access to the development site. The site sits between a light industrial unit, a proposed residential development and a small park or memorial garden.
The architect’s proposals provide new residential units within two blocks. A central courtyard sits between these buildings. Here, our landscape architect designed a toddler play area and shared space with two accessible parking bays. In addition, flush surfaces create a simple and accessible landscape throughout the courtyard. A limited material palette provides visual consistency.
Beyond the courtyard, a linear amenity space extends towards the rear of the site. Here, planting zones sit in front of ground-floor windows. These planting areas provide defensible space and help reduce overlooking. Furthermore, our landscape design makes efficient use of the constrained site.
To maximise usable space, we incorporated climbing plants against existing and proposed walls. This approach adds greenery without reducing the available ground-level amenity space. It also helps soften the relationship between the buildings and the courtyard.
Finally, we met with the Secure by Design Officer to review the landscape proposals. We incorporated their comments into the final landscape architect’s design. Consequently, the completed proposals respond to both planning requirements and site-specific security considerations.
Landscape Institutes Work Stages: C to E
Client: Aitch Group
Architect: StockWool