We were appointed as landscape architects by a developer client for this building refurbishment project. Following approval of our initial landscape design, we prepared landscape architect information to discharge the relevant planning conditions. We then produced detailed tender and construction packages for the external works. Finally, our landscape architect services included monitoring the external works on site.
The landscape surrounding the existing building required complete reconfiguration. The new landscape design accommodates off-road parking, private gardens, shared amenity space, an under-5s children’s playground, footpaths, cycle storage and bin storage. In addition, the landscape architects retained several existing trees within the site. We carefully detailed the areas around these trees to minimise the impact of groundworks and construction activity on their health.
Our landscape design retained the existing boundary wall and gates to Crescent Lane. For everyday use, separate gates provide pedestrian and vehicular access. However, both gates can open when refuse vehicles or fire tenders require access. The flush pedestrian surface can then operate as a vehicle overrun.
Furthermore, our landscape architects carefully considered the north-west corner of the site. Two private gardens sit at lower-ground-floor level, so maintaining adequate natural light was critical. Therefore, the landscape design carefully considered levels, planting and the relationship between the gardens and surrounding spaces.
The development also required the relocation of an existing Thames Water main sewer through the landscape zone. Our landscape architects worked closely with the project’s civil engineer to address Thames Water’s requirements. Consequently, we developed a suitable sewer route while maintaining an attractive and functional landscape design.
Overall, our landscape architect services helped integrate the refurbished building with its external environment. The completed landscape design balances residential amenity, access, play, biodiversity, tree protection and utility infrastructure.
Landscape Institutes Work Stages: E to L
Client: Galliard Homes
Architect: Osel Architecture