We were appointed as landscape architects by a design and build contractor for this new-build residential development. Following approval of the initial landscape design, our landscape architect prepared the information required to discharge the relevant planning conditions.
The site contained an existing building with consent for demolition. The proposals replaced it with six new flats. The site slopes steeply from the rear towards the road frontage. Existing houses surround the site on three sides. In addition, several mature trees line the boundaries. The landscape design retained all existing trees.
Our landscape architects incorporated vehicular parking within a dedicated open space at the front of the building. At the rear, we created a communal garden for residents. Furthermore, the landscape architect designed a series of terraces to maximise usable communal space. This approach also helped optimise daylight to the lower-level accommodation.
The landscape architect incorporated strained wires with climbing plants along the retaining walls facing the communal garden. As a result, the design provided additional opportunities for ornamental planting. It also maximised the available amenity space within the constrained site.
Finally, our landscape architects carefully considered the protection of the existing trees throughout the design process. We maintained existing soil levels within their root protection areas. Where possible, we also located retaining structures outside the root protection areas. Consequently, the landscape design protected the existing trees while integrating new planting, parking and communal amenity space.
Landscape Institutes Work Stages: E
Client: Harman Enterprise Ltd.
Architect: Archipek