We were appointed by a design and build contractor client to prepare information to discharge landscape architect’s planning conditions, tender information, then a full construction package of information for this new build residential development.
This 0.65 Ha plot is located on a predominantly brown field site. The former uses of this site included disused pram sheds, sections of unnecessary carriageway and disjointed areas of grassland with no clear identity. A railway line embankment is located to the north west boundary of the site. Within this embankment a significant tree belt is located, this contains a number of mature trees. The remainder of the plot’s boundaries abut existing residential dwellings. At the north east corner of the site a passageway connects the site with Seven Sisters Road.
Our proposals were based on a consented scheme prepared by Satish Jassal Architects and developed to the satisfaction of the London Borough of Haringey.
Connecting to the Seven Sisters Road passageway, at the east end of the site, Tramway Mews invites pedestrians into the site. This passes a newly created wildlife space then between the mews type dwellings. This space has been designed as a pedestrian only thoroughfare with attractive and wildlife friendly planting along its route.
Newly constructed footways, patios and parking bays are located along a section of Pulford Road and the full width Remington Road. The paving pattern continues from the newly built dwelling to the existing dwellings on the other side of Remington Road. This helps to create a unified space between the buildings.
At the west end of the site the space between the existing and new buildings opens out, allowing for a new public square to be created. This new Seven Sisters Square is made up of robust glazed brick walls to its perimeter, with areas of grass, paving and benches at its centre. Within the areas of grass glacial boulders have been included as items of inform play or seating.
To the rear of the new central block and the existing railway line embankment, a communal courtyard space has been created. This accommodates private patios, a play space and areas for residents to relax.
Throughout the scheme permeable paving has been specified. Bonding patterns were carefully considered and elements of banding has been introduced within the paving design.
Landscape Institutes Work Stages: 4a to 6
Client: London Borough of Haringey
Architect: Delta Architects
Developer/ Contractor: Formation Design and Build