We were appointed as the landscape architect for this office building project in Stratford, East London. Our developer client initially asked us to prepare a sketch landscape design for approval.
Once the client approved the layout, we developed the landscape architect’s information for the detailed planning submission. Following planning consent, we prepared further landscape architect information to discharge the relevant planning conditions. We then produced a comprehensive landscape architect package for the design and build contractor to use during the tender process.
The proposed square in front of the marketing suite forms a key access route into East Village. It sits between Stratford International railway station and the East Village development. As a result, the landscape design creates an important arrival space for residents, visitors and pedestrians.
A significant 4m level change occurs across the site. Therefore, our landscape architect team divided the site into four distinct areas. These include the upper level, the public square, the semi-public area behind the marketing suite and the main pedestrian route.
The pedestrian route connects the lower-level square with East Village at the upper level. This approach creates a clear and accessible connection across the site. It also integrates the different landscape spaces into a coherent design.
At the upper level, the planting design extends the character of nearby Victory Park. In contrast, the landscape architect designed the square with a more formal character. Blocks of planting define its edges, while flush paving creates an open central space.
Raised planters sit along the front of the square. Their wide timber edges also provide informal seating. This approach combines planting, seating and circulation within a simple landscape design.
Finally, the connecting pedestrian route uses paving that matches the materials found beside Victory Park. A line of London Plane trees reinforces the visual connection with East Village. Consequently, the landscape design provides a strong sense of continuity between the new development, Victory Park and the surrounding public realm.
Landscape Institutes Work Stages: C to F/G
Client: Delancey
Architect: Bryden Wood Architects