We were appointed by a contractor client to review the existing landscape design prepared by the previous landscape architects. The Local Authority had already approved the design. We then provided landscape architect services to discharge the relevant planning conditions for this residential development in Richmond upon Thames.
Following our review, our landscape architect and project team developed a fully coordinated landscape information package. This enabled the contractor to tender the external works efficiently. We coordinated the landscape proposals with the wider design team to ensure that the information met the project requirements.
The site is enclosed by commercial buildings on three sides. To the fourth side, rear gardens serve the neighbouring residential properties. Access to the development is provided from an access road and footpaths at the southern corner of the site. Furthermore, existing trees stand immediately outside the northern and eastern boundaries. We therefore considered their protection throughout the design and coordination process.
The main entrance opens into a landscaped courtyard enclosed by the proposed building. This space accommodates car parking, pedestrian circulation, front gardens and one of three children’s play areas. Our landscape architect carefully coordinated all primary access routes and levels to support Part M compliance.
To the rear of the building, our landscape architects designed private gardens for the ground-floor apartments. In addition, the scheme includes ornamental communal gardens for residents. Two further children’s play areas provide dedicated spaces for play and recreation.
Our landscape architect also coordinated the attenuation tank location with the civil engineer. The tank sits beneath several car parking spaces, allowing the landscape proposals to maximise available space. Importantly, its location supports the establishment of proposed trees while allowing the drainage system to operate without obstruction.
The coordination of below-ground services formed another important part of our landscape architect’s role. We worked closely with the mechanical and electrical consultant and civil engineer to resolve service interfaces. This coordination proved particularly complex around the main site entrance.
Finally, we considered the root protection areas of existing trees along the site boundaries from the outset. Our landscape architect worked closely with the appointed arboricultural consultant to protect the trees during construction and support their continued healthy growth.
Through careful coordination, our landscape architect team delivered a practical and fully coordinated landscape package. The information supported planning condition discharge and provided the contractor with clear information for tendering the external works.
Landscape Institutes Work Stages: E - F/G
Client: Cosmur Construction
Architect: Make Space Architects