Thamesmead Project Development Document Part 2/2

Development Document

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Table of Contents: 1:200 Initial Development Stages Base Layer Pages 4 - 6 Hard Materials Layer Page 7

Structural Planting Layer Pages 8 - 9 Topography Layer Page 10

Precedents Page 11 Planting Precedents Page 12 Material Precedents Page 13 Planting Palette Page 14 Material Palette Page 15 1:200 Presentation Stages

Hardworks Plan Page 16

Structural Planting & Softworks Plan Pages 17 - 18 Rendered Plan Pages 19 - 21 Sections Page 22 Sketches Pages 23 - 25 Drainage Strategy Pages 26 - 27 Lighting Strategy Pages 28 - 30

Models Physical Model Pages 31 - 32 3D Digital Model Pages 33 - 36

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Introduction This document carries on from the Masterplan document and focuses on the 1:200 stage development. It will be looking at the process behind the creation of the 1:200 plan, sections, perspectives, technical plans, model images and seperate drawings.

It will begin where the Masterplan document left off, going through the process of development, stage by stage and explaining the reasoning and intention behind certain choices. As well as giving B A precedents examples to support the chosen ideas.

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The Area The 1:200 area was first picked from the 1:500 masterplan drawing and an area of 135m x 90m was decided upon as it was perhaps the most interesting or populated part of the scheme.

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Bounding box shows the selected 1:200 area on the 1:500 masterplan drawing.

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1:200 Planning Stages The first thing that was required was to blow up the selected area to scale, to allow for draft trace overlays and CAD work to be garnered and developed from this base plan.

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1:200 Initial Development Stages Base Layer After creating a blown up image of the base plan in photoshop. I then set about producing my draft overlays on trace to determine and evaluate what needed to be added or changed at this scale.

Below is a base layer plan which shows the hard areas along with spot heights, tree centres and areas of walls defined.

The first change to be made was to identify the path widths and make changes accordingly as to their suitability and purpose.

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Ramp Width I set about changing the width of the long ramp from 3m to 5m to allow for easier passage along the walkway. I also wanted to make it a dominant primary route down to the promenade, so it provided an easier access alternative to that of the steps or winding pathways up to the highest point.

Promenade Path Widths During the 1:500 stages I had already made sure the grand steps and the paths around the promenade were 3-4m wide, enough for 2-3 people to pass by comfortably and so they did not need changing.

However I decided to add in an extra pathway along the western part of the promenade next to a grid of trees. This was to reflect the geometry on both the east and west sidesof the park promenade space and link the two together.

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The path leading out towards Erith Marshes was oddly shaped and a little narrow in the previous 1:500 stage drawings. This meant they were widened from 2 - 4m to allow an easier flow of pedestrian traffic and more space to manoeuvre.

The path following the Green Chain Walk was also widened from 2 - 3m.

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Winding Paths For the snaking pathways I took inspiration from what I had seen in my previous precedents for the masterplan document looking at Parc de Belleville in Paris, France.

The Grand steps were heavily influenced by Parc Belleville and the serpentine informal pathways that meander off from it seemed like an interesting contrast to the formal and rigid main axial steps.

I decided to include two similar snaking pathways on both sides of the Grand Steps to promote the theme of connection and to provide an interesting walk through the planting on both sides.

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Parc de Belleville: Serpentine pathways, steps and water feature.

Parc Citroen: One of Gilles Clement’s nine planetary gardens.

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The other inspiration came from Gilles Clement’s garden layout in Parc Citroen. The long strip of lawn represented by the Grand steps in my scheme has two winding paths that are reflected similarly either side to the layout in the image above.

I felt that the cohesion between the formal axis of the steps and informal tertiary paths would make for an interesting transition down to the promenade, in my park.

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Raised Planter Walls for Grid of Trees Retaining Walls During the initial development stages I came to the conclusion that the sides of the grand steps would have to have a retaining wall down the sides due to the changes in topography.

At the 1:500 stage, the area underneath these grid of trees was to be flat and underplanted with amenity grass. However I thought that the space would benefit from having a raised structure to add some additional height.

The design of the raised planters arose from a matrix/grid pattern, coinciding with the matrix of Carpinus betulus that they would be holding.

The Promenade area from the 1:500 drawing

The addition of a path or bridge between the solid blocks of shallow water meant that it would be easier to transition between both sides of the promenade without having to go around a long expanse of water.

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I decided that the inclusion of a boardwalk/ pontoon that cuts through the grid of trees and has views across the lake would be a beneficial location for spotting wildlife.

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Hard Materials Layer Having created the Base Layer I was able to think more in depth about the material choices I wanted to use for this part of the scheme. So I created this hard materials layer to gauge what materials would be used for paths, walls, boardwalks and structures.

Resin Bound Gravel The winding pathways were intended to be made using a resin bound gravel, for its ease of use and its ability to be a permeable surface that could dissipate water through the planting beds.

Concrete bench Originally my idea was to incorporate a series of concrete benches along the pathway, primarily the use of concrete was to link with the paving I intended to use.

Canopy A canopy using steel and timber was originally included so that it would overhang the pathway fully on the Western side and by 1/3 on the Eastern side.

Providing a shaded walkway for the mid day sun.

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Thames Barrier Park: Open sided pavilion.

Timber and Steel Pavilion I had the idea to transform what was a piece of lawn on the 1:500 drawing to an open sided pavilion made from timber and steel. The inspiration came from a visit to Thames Barrier park and seeing the pavilion they had there, which evokes a modern feel.

Granite paving Ramp Originally the idea to use a black granite paving material for the ramp was to make it contrast against the white concrete paving used throughout the steps and promenade areas.

Concrete Paving I had envisaged using concrete as the main paving material early on. Due to the fact that it fits in with the context of the site and can be produced with a variety of textures, effects and colour.

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Timber Decking A timber decked pontoon, the use of timber instead of steel or concrete was due to the fact it is more sustainable and coincide with natural appearance of the lake.

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Structural Planting Layer This layer was created to give me an indication of the different planting groups and the dominant structural planting that I wanted to put into the scheme.

This area was inteded to be a a mix of two to four species of ornamental grasses. The idea originated in the 1:500 drawing using geometry to create interesting blocks that would contrast one another.

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Originally in the 1:500 stages this area was going to be made up of three giant blocks of Taxus bacatta, however I soon realised the impracticalities this would create.

I set about resolving this space multiple times with trace overlays and sketches. I started by using a patchwork of geometric shapes to signify perennials, bamboos, hedging and wildflower.

I began carrying over some of the lines of planting and trees from the 1:500 drawing.

For example the lines of separation from the perennials and wildflower I decided I wanted to keep as they promoted a formal B A and geometric appearance.

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These drawings were a development of the borders on either side of the Grand Steps. Thinking of different patchwork patterns that carried across lines from one side to the other.

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I wanted to try and intergrate a much more exciting walk through the planting than the original blocks of topiary found in the 1:500 drawing. The intention was to use lines of informal hedging that cut through sections of perennials, wildflower and bamboo.

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A Sketch showing the planting atmosphere and feeling, a densely planted area suddenly opens up with a carpet of perennials and ornamental grasses

A Sketch showing my initial ideas for the beds along the promenade, following the extended lines of paving emanating from the raised planter areas.

Perennial Beds These are a series of perennial and oranmental 0 grass beds that follow the lines that come from the raised planter beds. The intention was for them to create colour and texture through the center of the promenade and frame the grand lawn areas adjacent.

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Marginal Planting The area around the small lake I inteded to plant with marginal planting consisting of reeds, grasses and small bamboo varieties to soften the edges and aid in creating wildlife habitats.

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Topography Layer

Ben Skelley - BA Garden Design - Year 3, May 2015 The steeply sloped banks meant that any paths going up to the center would need to go at a diagonal angle to make the gradient easier to walk up.

This layer followed on from a 1:500 topography plan I created. This 1:200 layer gives a clearer idea of how the planting and paths would slope off to the sides and how I would go about gradually dropping the Grand steps down to the promenade. It served well for creating a 3d and physical model using this basis as the start.

Following from the 1:500 plan the topography stayed the same along the promenade, at 1.00m above sea level.

This area was intended to be level to allow for open, expansive views across Southmere lake.

1:500 Topography plan

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Areas around the small lake were retained and slightly sunk and raised to create an interesting transition between the flat promenade.

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Planting Precedents

Parc Citroen The matrix of Carpinus and Magnolia trees at Parc Citroen were a great inspiration when generating ideas in the early stages of my 1:500. They carried across to the 1:200 stage, using Carpinus betulus in a grid formation in raised planters.

They help to reinforce a very formal and organised appearance whilst showing a heavy presence and dominance. In my scheme they also function as a buffer/ screen and signify a point of arrival in the park.

Dan Kiley - South Garden The shaded, tranquil setting produced by a grid of honey locust trees at the South Garden inspired me to create something similar in my scheme next to my small lake inlet area. I decided to include a similar layout with raised planters filled instead with Malus spp. proving a shady canopy seating area that sits well next to a body of water.

Dan Pearson - Broughton Hall

Piet Oudolf - Pensthorpe The patchwork appearance of the planting that Piet Oudolf produces at Pensthorpe was something I was interested in replicating through my swathes of perennial and ornamental grass planting.

The sea of texture and colour combinations would help promote an informal appearance which I wanted to achieve, to clash against the formal appearance around the promenade area.

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The statement created by Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ that cuts through and separates a sea of perennials was something I looked to recreate with the use of informal lines of hedging. Similarly i wanted to create a bold line of ornamental grasses that would divide areas of planting into compartmental areas.

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Thames Barrier Park

Materials Precedents

Following a visit to this park I took inspiration from the use of different materials the park employs. Particularly the use of Resin bound gravel paving surfaces which when compared against planting provides a subtle blend which I thought would compliment the planting along my tertiary winding pathways.

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The furniture material choices also intrigued me, with accents of steel and timber used for the open side pavilion and lighting. The modernistic appearance and materials makes for an interesting balance when paired with lush green planting. When deciding on lighting and the design of my open side pavilion i was heavily influenced by the choices in this park.

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The white - off-white concrete paving surface used at City Dune site inspired me to take a similar approach.

The contrast between the clean cut concrete and the green luscious planting struck me as a pleasing combination.

I wanted to use something bold and empowering and nothing much comes close other than white concrete.

The appearance it has at night as the light reflects of it makes it appear luminary.

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Planting Palette Trees

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Ben Skelley - BA Garden Design - Year 3, May 2015 The raised planters were originally going to be made from black granite, but to link the materials together I changed this to a pre cast concrete with granite aggregate and black matrix. The reasoning for it being black was ton contrast against the white paving surfaces.

KEY: Precast Concrete Paving panels 150-180mm thick, with an off-white matrix and grey granite exposed aggregate.

Expansion joints to be used at every connection

Hardworks Plan

Resin bound permeable paving with a golden aggregate finish and 10mm size. Transparent matrix and sat on an open asphalt course and type 3 sub base with geo-

Following on from the hard materials layer, the Hardworks plan puts into place a more detailed overview of the material and furniture choices. It takes into account the materials described in the precedents.

Timber decking and boardwalk, 70mm thick oak hardwood decking boards in 2m lengths, with non slip finish and laid lengthways in a stretcher pattern.

Precast concrete paving lengths, varying lengths, 150mm thick. Exposed light grey granite aggregate with dark grey matrix and polished finish.

Precast Concrete Retaining Wall and Seating, bays 800mm high, 500 mm thick wall with 2.5m length seating bays cut into the wall surface. Walls to use a

Timber Pavilion, pressure treated timber roof with 150mm thick beams, supported by 150mm dia. stainless steel upright posts. Timber to be doweled together, steel posts to fix via a series of steel brackets.

I decided that the material choice for the long ramp on the original materials layer didn’t gel with the rest of the materials and so I changed this to match with the paving surface along the promenade area.

Stainless steel cantilever canopy with 20mm perspex roof panels and 100mm dia. posts, with a brushed finish.

Stainless steel handrails, 2000mm lengths made using 316 stainless with a brushed finish. Stainless steel brackets and end caps along with 316 stainless steel balustrade cable and mounts.

Slot Drainage, ACO Brickslot drainage with 11mm wide slot, using a KlassikDrain K100 4� (100 mm) wide trench system.

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Spot heights, ground level (G.L), water level (W.L) and wall height (W.H)

BEGA 9814 Reccessed Swimming Pool uplight luminaire. 265mm diameter, 316L Stainless steel construction and Anodised pure 1:60 B A aluminium reflector.

1:200 Hard Materials layer (Draft stage)

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LECCOR CIRCOLO Type 030/510 inclined pole top luminaire.

3200mm high x 140mm dia. stainless steel V2A / V4A tube 1:60a blasted finish. +1.50m construction with

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BEGA 8212 bollard luminaire, 1000mm high x 155mm dia. with 240mm dia. baseplate and blasted 316L stainless steel 1:60 +1.50m construction.

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BEGA 3285 Recessed wall luminaire, 400mm wide x 55mm high x 60mm deep unit. 304L Stainless steel construction with 1:60 +1.50m anodised aluminum reflector.

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BEGA 2153 Recessed wall luminaire, 190mm high x 190mm wide x 90mm recessed depth. Luminaire made of aluminium alloy, 1:60 +1.50m A aluminium and stainless steel.

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In the materials layer the two paths either side of the small lake were to be concrete. However I decided to make these paths into a resin bound gravel surface as it signifies a separation from the centre of the park and indicates a transition into a different area of the park. It also allowed for permeability, meaning that water could freely drain back into the ground and filter through the small lake.

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Ben Skelley - BA Garden Design - Year 3, May 2015 Informal Hedges in the draft stages these lines were where groups of planting met and simply acted as a division. However in the finalised stages I decided an informal hedge would provide a much more interesting walk, similar to that of the lines of ornamental grass that Piet Oudolf uses in the Contemporary Garden in Yorkshire.

1:200 Presentation Stages Structural Planting Plan My original Structural Planting layer helped me to develop the final plan, the evolution occurred from the sketch overlays i produced to go with the structural layer.

I then scanned the initial layers and developed them in CAD to produce a line base. The basis of the final plan still follows a similar structure to that of the draft layer. However there are some small adjustments with the addition of a few more trees and informal hedge lines cut and carried over.

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3 No. Amelanchier canadensis

36 No. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Abundance’

72 No. Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’

1 No. Malus ‘Evereste’

3 No. Prunus serrula

56 No. Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’

120 No. Pennisetum ‘Fairy Tails’

84 No. Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea ‘Breeze’’

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40-45cm girth semi mature rootball, H = 6.5m

Secured with 3 x S61 ground anchors, with ratchet tensioner below surface.

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Alnus glutinosa

Secured with 3 x S61 ground 30-35cm girth, semi mature anchors, with ratchet tensioner rootball, H = 6m below surface.

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Amelanchier canadensis

12-14cm girth, Heavy standard rootball, H = 4m

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Betula pubescens

Secured with 3 x S61 ground 40-45cm girth, semi mature anchors, with ratchet tensioner rootball, H = 6.5m below surface.

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Betula utilis var. jacquemontii

Secured with 3 x S41 ground 20-25cm girth Extra heavy anchors, with ratchet tensioner standard, rootball, H = 4.5m below surface.

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Carpinus betulus

Clipped into clyinder forms, Secured with 3 x S41 ground 20-25cm girth Extra heavy anchors, with ratchet tensioner standard, rootball, H = 4.5m below surface.

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Fagus sylvatica

50-60cm girth, rootball speci- anchors, with ratchet tensioner below surface. men, H = 7m

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Liquidambar styraciflua

Clipped into upright form, Secured with 3 x S41 ground 20-25cm girth, Extra heavy anchors, with ratchet tensioner standard, rootball, H = 4.5m below surface.

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Malus ‘Evereste’

12-14cm girth, Heavy standard rootball, H = 3.5m

Secured with 3 x S41 ground anchors, with ratchet tensioner below surface.

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Malus trilobata ‘Guardsman’

12-14cm girth, Heavy standard rootball, H = 3.5m

Secured with 3 x S41 ground anchors, with ratchet tensioner below surface.

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Prunus serrula

12-14cm girth, Heavy standard rootball, H = 4m

Secured with 3 x S41 ground anchors, with ratchet tensioner below surface.

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Populus nigra

60-70cm girth, specimen rootball, H = 8m

Secured with 3 x S81 ground anchors, with ratchet tensioner below surface.

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Sorbus aria ‘Majestica’

Secured with 3 x S61 ground 30-35cm girth, semi mature anchors, with ratchet tensioner rootball, H = 6m below surface.

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Secured with 3 x S41 ground anchors, with ratchet tensioner below surface.

Secured with 3 x S81 ground

39 No. Carpinus betulus 3 No. Malus ‘Evereste’ 60 No. Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ 60 No. Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea ‘Breeze’’

29 No. Liquidambar styraciflua

Secured with 3 x S81 ground

50-60cm girth, rootball speci- anchors, with ratchet tensioner below surface. men, H = 7m

3 Quercus robur INFORMAL HEDGES No. Species 48 No. Pennisetum ‘Fairy Tails’ 32 No. Pennisetum ‘Fairy Tails’

64 No. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Abundance’

48 No. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Abundance’ 1 No. Prunus Serrula

36 No. Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea ‘Breeze’’ 3 No. Amelanchier canadensis

72 No. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Abundance’

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Calamagrostis × acutiflora 5l Full pot, fully rooted pot ‘Karl Foerster’ system, healthy clump

Stagger planting in 2 row matrix, 4 plants per m2.

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5l Full pot, fully rooted pot system, min 8 canes

Stagger planting in 2 row matrix, 4 plants per m2.

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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea ‘Breeze’

5l Full pot, fully rooted pot system, healthy clump

Stagger planting in 2 row matrix, 4 plants per m2.

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Pennisetum ‘Fairy Tails’

5l Full pot, fully rooted pot system, healthy clump

Stagger planting in 2 row matrix, 4 plants per m2.

Notes: Trees to be planted in accordance to BS4428 and securely guyed or staked in pits 1000 x 1000 x 750mm backfilled with topsoil mixed with 40L of tree planting compost ensuring tree pits are a minimum of 75mm deeper and 150mm wider than the tree roots. Rootballs to be encircled with irrigation pipe and watered in well after planting.

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KEY: 1 No. Fagus sylvatica

Informal Grass Hedges, single drifts of Miscanthus, Pennisetum, Molinia and Calamagrostis hedging. Planted in 2 staggered rows at 4 per m2.

4 No. Alnus glutinosa

1 No. Sorbus aria ‘Majestica’

1 No. Acer campestre 1 No. Populus nigra

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Woodland Trees The swathe of trees around the boundaries of the park are intended to remain as they were in the 1:500 stages. Native woodland species providing both a screen and a habitat for wildlife.

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Orchard In the draft stages this was going to just be a grid of Carpinus betulus. I thought that it could be better developed and saw Dan Kiley’s South Garden which as mentioned in the precedents. I decided to replicate this with two Malus species planted in small raised beds that provide seating around the edges.

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Softworks Plan I created a softworks plan separate to the Structural planting plan as it allowed me to explain the concept easier than mounting it onto one plan.

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The softworks plan covers in brief detail the defined areas of planting and grass.

Proposed Bamboo planting, cluster forming varieties of 15% Fargesia murielae, 15% Shibataea kumasasa, 15% Fargesia murielae ‘Harewood’, 15% Thamnocalamus spathiflorus subsp. nepalensis, 20% Sasa palmata f. nebulosa, 20% Himalayacalamus hookerianus ‘Himalaya Blue’. Top soil depth to be 450mm.

Proposed native wildflower seed and plug mix maintained within a spring and summer rotation, regime. Planting to be supplemented with semi-parasitic plants to reduce vigorous grass competition. Suitable plants to include: Rhinanthus minor and Pedicularis palustris. Top soil depth to be 300mm.

Proposed structural and ornamental grass planting, mixed species of: Stipa, Miscanthus, Molinia, Calamagrostis, Deschampsia, Cortaderia, Sporobolus and Panicum. Top soil depth to be 450mm.

Herbaceous perennial planting, mixed random drifts 10-15 with a top soil depth of 450mm.

Amenity Turf mix, with a finely cut, 15-20mm sward containing: 30% - Lolium perenne 20% - Poa pratensis 30% - Festuca rubra litoralis 20% - Festuca rubra commutata Top soil depth 300mm Carpinus betulus and Liquidambar styraciflua matrix, western side to be Carpinus and Eastern side to be Liquidambar.

Planted in a grid matrix, centers 2m x 3m. Trees to be regularly pruned to maintain cylindrical forms. Top soil depth to be 700mm.

Marginal planting, a mix of grasses and reeds including Carex panacea, Typha minima, Deschampsia cespitosa, Equisetum scirpoides, Cyperus longus, Aster puniceus and Acorus Calamus.

Providing a textural edge to the water and habitat for wildlife.

Landforms with native wildflower and amenity grass seed and plug mix, maintained within a summer rotation regime.

Sward left to grow naturally until cut after flowering has ceased. Top soil depth to be 300mm.

This development overlay of the eastern and western borders was what led me to develop the planting further. At this stage I decided I wanted to have a sporadic arrangement of deciduous trees through the center, to create a greater sense of informality.

This was carried over onto my final softworks plan (right) along with random blocks of meadow, perennials, ornamental grasses and bamboos. This random arrangement of plant groups was carried through from the eastern side to the western side.

The geometric lines of informal hedging aid in promoting a fragmented and unorganised appearance that I was aiming for.

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Specimen Trees, a mix of specimen trees sporadically located along the bank leading up to the pavilion.

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Proposed native tree planting, mixed deciduous species using specimen mature and advanced nursery stock for instant effect. Top soil depth to be 750mm

Matrix Planting, Malus ‘Evereste’ and Malus trilobata ‘Guardsman’ for the shaded orchard area, 3m centres in a 3 x 3m grid matrix.

In the other area Betula utilis var. jacquemontii to be planted in a 3 x 3 grid matrix.

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Rendered Plan Development stages

Initial Base Layer

With the draft rendered plan I included the changes made through my structural planting B and softworks plans and set about doing a quick and basic render using photoshop, for our crit.

Rendered Plan Draft

Final Rendered Plan

CAD Base Layer

Raised Planter holds a grid of Carpinus betulus acting as a dominant buffer, hiding views of the houses and road. The east side of the raised planter wall provides seating bay cut outs.

Perennials and Shrub planting give a colourful, rich and diverse display through the year peaking in the summer and autumn.

Widlflower meadows create a biodiverse and attractive landscape with a vivid array of colour and texture.

A contrast of ornamental grasses flank the path up from the road and draw the flow of movement into the park as they sway gently in the wind.

In my final plan render I included some changes that I recieved during the crit which was to make the quality of trees and foliage/planting better quality, along with moving one of the bridges over a shallow pool and adding in the Canopy structure and Promenade beds

Bamboo groves provide a backdrop to the planting as well as a buffer to the road, the rustle from the bamboos in the wind coincides with the movement created from the grasses.

Sporadically placed Malus, Prunus and Amelanchier reinforce an organic and informal appearance that links with the rest of the planting and contrasts with the formal geometry found in the other parts of the park.

Open-sided pavilion offers a place to sit and take in views looking down to the promenade and across Southmere lake. Directly in front is a shallow pool, with water jets creating a dynamic link to the promenade providing a playful atmosphere.

This CAD layer was used as the basis for my draft and final plans. When I created this base I changed the Western winding pathway to match more similarly to that of the one opposite.

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Seating Bays cut into the raised planter walls give views across the promenade and a grid of Liquidambar styraciflua enforce the domination of geometry and formality in the space.

Grand lawn area offers a places to sit, play, relax or reflect on the world whilst enjoying the views across Southmere lake.

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Shallow pools of water have a series of water jets that make a playful and energetic centre where people can interact with the water or observe its presence.

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Perennial beds, staggered beds of perennial planting provide a break between the paving and lawn. 600mm in height allows for views over the top, with a informal bushy habit and vibrant display of colour.

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Canopy covers half the pathway, providing both shade and shelter to the bays of seating area underneath it. A stainless steel frame coincides with the the use of modern materials whilst a translucent roof panel allows a degree of light to

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Informal hedges create dynamic breaks between the different planting, with the lines of grass being carried over and dissolving. They help to maintain the flow of energy as you move through or past.

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Topography lines showing the change in height in incriments of 0.5m to 1m.

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Section Markers, showing the path and direction of section drawings No: 021

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Spot Heights, Ground level (G.L), Water level (W.L) and Base level (B.L)

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Grand steps made using precast concrete, act as the main axis through the park. A 60m long cascade echoes the sound of moving water as it tumbles down over the weirs.

Native woodland planting, using mixed deciduous tree species offering a backdrop and blocking out the views of the houses. Seasonal interest from spring through till autumn with interesting foliage and stem structure.

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+1.00m G.L

+1.00m G.L

Resin bound pathways snake through swathes of mixed wildflower, perennials and shrub planting that spill over the pathway creating a sensory experience from touch, to sound and scent. Seating is set into the dense planting, creating immersion and somewhere to contemplate.

+1.25m +2.50m +1.25m

B

Access ramp provides easy access for disabled users to transition from upper tier to lower tier of the park continuing along the green chain walk.

Immersed by planting and trees either side.

+0.5m W.L

Landforms connect the informal to the formal providing height and obsucring the sight of residential buildings. Covered in an amenity and wildflower grass mix that’s left to grow long to entice additional wildlife.

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Small lake provides habitat for wildlife whilst doubling up as an attenuation pond to as part of a SUDS system for water run-off. Surrounded by marginal Reeds, Grasses and Bamboo’s to soften the edges of the banks and host wildlife.

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Raised deck performs as viewing platform across the small lake and offers a good vantage point for spotting wildlife with views over the lake.

Grid of Malus spp. in raised planters, create a canopy space with dappled shade and shelter. Raised planters serve as seating for somewhere to relax and admire the blossom in spring and fruit in autumn.

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Thamesmead Project Grid of Betulus utilis var. jacquemontii with crisp white stems that create an interesting contrast and compliment the blossom from the Malus adjacent.

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Rendered Plan Bamboo groves provide a backdrop to the planting as well as a buffer to the road, the rustle from the bamboos in the wind coincides with the movement created from the grasses.

Sporadically placed Malus, Prunus and Amelanchier reinforce an organic and informal appearance that links with the rest of the planting and contrasts with the formal geometry found in the other parts of the park.

Open-sided pavilion offers a place to sit and take in views looking down to the promenade and across Southmere lake. Directly in front is a shallow pool, with water jets creating a dynamic link to the promenade providing a playful atmosphere.

Perennials and Shrub planting give a colourful, rich and diverse display through the year peaking in the summer and autumn.

Widlflower meadows create a biodiverse and attractive landscape with a vivid array of colour and texture.

A contrast of ornamental grasses flank the path up from the road and draw the flow of movement into the park as they sway gently in the wind.

Raised Planter holds a grid of Carpinus betulus acting as a dominant buffer, hiding views of the houses and road. The east side of the raised planter wall provides seating bay cut outs.

Seating Bays cut into the raised planter walls give views across the promenade and a grid of Liquidambar styraciflua enforce the domination of geometry and formality in the space.

Grand lawn area offers a places to sit, play, relax or reflect on the world whilst enjoying the views across Southmere lake.

KEY: B

Shallow pools of water have a series of water jets that make a playful and energetic centre where people can interact with the water or observe its presence.

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Perennial beds, staggered beds of perennial planting provide a break between the paving and lawn. 600mm in height allows for views over the top, with a informal bushy habit and vibrant display of colour.

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Canopy covers half the pathway, providing both shade and shelter to the bays of seating area underneath it. A stainless steel frame coincides with the the use of modern materials whilst a translucent roof panel allows a degree of light to

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Informal hedges create dynamic breaks between the different planting, with the lines of grass being carried over and dissolving. They help to maintain the flow of energy as you move through or past.

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Topography lines showing the change in height in incriments of 0.5m to 1m.

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Section Markers, showing the path and direction of section drawings No: 021

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Spot Heights, Ground level (G.L), Water level (W.L) and Base level (B.L)

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Grand steps made using precast concrete, act as the main axis through the park. A 60m long cascade echoes the sound of moving water as it tumbles down over the weirs.

Native woodland planting, using mixed deciduous tree species offering a backdrop and blocking out the views of the houses. Seasonal interest from spring through till autumn with interesting foliage and stem structure.

+1.10m

+1.00m G.L

+1.00m G.L

Resin bound pathways snake through swathes of mixed wildflower, perennials and shrub planting that spill over the pathway creating a sensory experience from touch, to sound and scent. Seating is set into the dense planting, creating immersion and somewhere to contemplate.

+1.25m +2.50m +1.25m

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Access ramp provides easy access for disabled users to transition from upper tier to lower tier of the park continuing along the green chain walk.

Immersed by planting and trees either side.

+0.5m W.L

Landforms connect the informal to the formal providing height and obsucring the sight of residential buildings. Covered in an amenity and wildflower grass mix that’s left to grow long to entice additional wildlife.

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+1.50m +1.50m

Small lake provides habitat for wildlife whilst doubling up as an attenuation pond to as part of a SUDS system for water run-off. Surrounded by marginal Reeds, Grasses and Bamboo’s to soften the edges of the banks and host wildlife.

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Raised deck performs as viewing platform across the small lake and offers a good vantage point for spotting wildlife with views over the lake.

Grid of Malus spp. in raised planters, create a canopy space with dappled shade and shelter. Raised planters serve as seating for somewhere to relax and admire the blossom in spring and fruit in autumn.

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Thamesmead Project Grid of Betulus utilis var. jacquemontii with crisp white stems that create an interesting contrast and compliment the blossom from the Malus adjacent.

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Rendered Plan Breakdown A contrast of ornamental grasses flank the path up from the road and draw the flow of movement into the park as they sway gently in the wind

Mixed perennials will provide an interesting and more diverse range of planting to that of the meadow and ornamental grass areas.

Open sided pavilion with views over the promenade and Southmere Lake provides somewhere to sit in shade.

Cascade crashes over weirs that follow the lines of the grand steps adjacent. Shallow depth for safety reasons.

Tanked with a gold reflective lining making the water glimmer in the sun.

Native tree species including Quercus, Populus, Acer and Betula provide a screen against the houses but provide great wildlife benefits and are in keeping with the surroundings.

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Bamboos provide evergreen structure along the roadside and screen out much of the disgusting residential buildings.

Diverse wildflower meadow mix will help to promote wildflower population as well as pollinator populations.

Shallow pool follows the line of the central axis and cascade. 2 water jets add a playful atmosphere with the addition of calming white noise from the moving water.

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Dots of Malus ‘Everest’, Prunus serrula and Amelanchier canadensis scatter up the slope and promote structure and height, while giving interesting blossom and stem structure.

Long ramp provides easy access for disabled and elderly users, flanked either side by dense meadow and perennial planting, that create a great habitat for wildlife to thrive.

A matrix of Carpinus betulus clipped into formal cylinders promotes the sense of dominance and power.

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Planting beds will soften the edges and follow the geometry created by the lines of paving.

A coulorful display will help highlight the Grand lawns.

Canopy walk ways provide shade in the hotter parts of the day and shelter from rain showers.

A matrix of Liquidambar 0 a colourful 5 styraciflua provide contrast to the Carpinus opposite and make for a more informal display but equally as empowering presence

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Boardwalk offering views over the lake, greeted by a grid of Malus spp. sat in raised planters.

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Sections

Open-sided pavilion provides a place to sit and look over the grand steps towards Southmere lake. It offers some shade and shelter but creates a characterful place to congregate.

Swathes of ornamental grasses, perennials and wildflower reinforce the feeling of organic movement that contrasts to the strong, sharp geometry found along the promenade and grand steps.

A shallow water pool and water jets create a playful atmosphere with the tranquil sounds and sights of moving water that link with the promenade.

Ornamental Malus, Prunus and Amelanchier connect the different areas together and are sporadically placed. They provide an interest through the year with stem, leaf and blossom along with height and structure.

Winding resin bound path leads to and from the promenade creating an organic flow of movement that distinctly contrasts the linear nature of the grand steps adjacent. Plants spill over the paths and create a sensory interaction when walking past.

Planting height variation offers dynamic views from different perspectives and aids in creating movement within the area.

Section A-A shows a section through the major planting areas with dense swathes of wildflower, perennials and grasses.

Section B-B shows a section the edge of the lake, including the boardwalk and orchard along with the promenade area in the center.

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Carpinus betulus grid planted in a raised bed, clipped into cylindircal shapes to enhance the form and structure of the area. They create a visual barrier enclose the area providing a buffer from the wind, road and noise.

Shallow water pool with water jets creates a playful atmosphere and links the connection of water to land.

Shallow enough to play in, it draws attention to the centre of the promenade.

Grid of Malus spp. offering a dappled shade canopy, held in square raised planters with room for seating around the edges. Vivid white blooms in spring along with bursts of amber in autumn coincide with the Liquidambar.

Liquidambar styralicflua grid held in a raised precast concrete planter, contrast with the opposite Carpinus betulus grid and give a blaze of orange foliage in the autumn.

A raised decking platform with railings provides a viewing platform to reflect on and observe the wildlife and look at the wider landscape features across the lake.

Finely cut grand lawn serves a lounge and recreation space provide an attractive place to sit and take in views of Southmere lake or look back towards the grand steps.

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Steel canopy provides shelter from the elements and shade in the hotter months. Seating integral to the raised planting wall offers somehere to sit and relax.

Herbaceous perennials, 600mm high create a colourful display that softens the crispness of the surrounding geometry ensuring visibility across the promenade.

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- 1.50m Open-sided pavilion adds a place to sit and look over the grand steps towards Southmere lake. It offers some shade and shelter but creates an characterful place to congregate.

At the top of the grand steps is a large open space with shallow water pool and water jets similar to that found on the promenade. Allowing for play, observation and relaxation with sound and sight of moving water that connects with the other features of the park.

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Swathes of ornamental grasses, perennials and wildflower reinforce the feeling of organic movement that contrasts to the strong, sharp geometry found along the promenade and grand steps. The plants spill over the paths and create a sensory interaction when walking through.

Winding resin bound path leads to and from the promenade creating an organic flow of movement that distinctly contrasts the linear nature of the grand steps adjacent.

Ornamental crab apple’s connect the different areas together and are sporadically placed. They provide an interest through the year and add some height and structure.

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Planting height variation offers dynamic views from different perspectives and aids in creating movement within the area.

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Grid of Malus ‘Evereste’ offering canopy planting and held in square raised planters with enough room around the edges to perform as seating. Blossoming in spring with vivid white blooms and turning amber in autumn to coincide with the liquidambar. A shaded and sheltered retreat with all year round performance and use.

Liquidambar styralicflua grid held in a raised precast concrete planter, tiled with black granite to contrast with the white concrete paving surrounding the space. The trees offer all year round interest and are clipped in a cylindrical shape.

Shallow water pool with water jets creates a playful atmosphere and links the connection of water to land. Shallow enough to play in, a gold, reflective, lined surface enhances the reflection of water and draws attention to the center.

Finely cut grand lawn provides a place to sit and take in views of Southmere lake or look back towards the grand steps. A lounge and recreation space that will act as an attractive carpet in the spring and summer.

A raised decking platform with railings provides a view looking at the wider landscape features and across the small filtration lake. Taking a stroll through the overhead canopy from the ornamental crab apple’s the platform opens up near

Grid of Carpinus betulus in a raised planting bed with integral seating on one side. They create a visual barrier between two sides of the promenade and enclose the area also providing a buffer from the wind, road and noise. Clipped in a cylindircal shape to conincide with the existing form and structure.

Galvanised stell canopy provides shelter from the elements and shade in the hotter months. Seating integral to the raised planting wall offers somehere to sit and relax. Herbaceous perennial planting creates a colourful display and softens the crispness of the underlying geometry in the area. Planting to be knee to waist height ensuring visibility across the promenade whilst seated.

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Draft to Final The first development from the orignial draft was a change to the choice of trees in one of the raised beds. The eastern raised bed was originally going to be Carpinus betulus but later changed to Liquidambar styraciflua.

The next decision was to add more background context, which in the final sections shows more of the dominant trees, bamboos and grasses as well as land formations and the grand steps.

Development Stage Sections Scale: 1:100 DWG No: 021 Ben Skelley, BA Garden Design

Ben Skelley - BA Garden Design - Year 3, May 2015 Precast concrete path with grey granite, exposed aggregate contrasts with the acid green from the grid of Liquidambar trees either side.

Sketches / Perspectives As i progressed my ideas through my sketchbook, i came up with ideas that influenced my design, I then took the draft sketchbook ideas and refined them following the changes I had made to my design.

Orchard walk in the background is framed by finely cut lawn.

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Raised planting beds hold grid of clipped Liquidambar providing a screen separating views and creating a compartmentalized feel.

Underplanted with Bergenia and Tellima to enhance colour contrast through the year.

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Mixed swathes of herbaceous, grass and shrub planting creates a colourful ambiance and softens the crisp edges of the white concrete paving surface.

Open sided pavilion offers cover and a place to sit and gaze down the central axis. A shallow pool of water with water jets creates a space to reflect, play and interact.

A shallow pool of water with water jets creates a space to reflect, play and interact.

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Ben Skelley - BA Garden Design - Year 3, May 2015 Raised planter holds grid of Carpinus buffer the noise and sights of the adjacent road. Seating is set into the one side of the raised planter wall which is shaded by an overhead canopy offering protection from the weather.

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Shallow pools of water with water jets allow people to interact and observe.

The white noise created by the jets helps to create a calm atmoshphere.

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A winding path creates an interesting trail through varying heights of bamboo, carpinus hedges, herbaceous perennials, shrubs and grasses. Benches spaced out along the path provide somewhere to rest.

Stipa gigantea follow the informal hedge lines from the planting on the opposite side.

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Informal hedge planting creates breaks and forces the eye to specific picture-frame views.

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Winding trail on the eastern side of the park has swathes of ornamental grass, wildflower meadows, herbaceous perennials and shrubs. Along with dots of ornamental Malus, Prunus and Amelanchier.

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Long subtle ramp provides access for wheelchair and disabled users to transition through the park. Bollard lighting allows for night time strolls with the light brushing over and highlighting the feathery Stipa and Miscanthus either side of the path.

Open and closed views either side of the pathway create for an interesting and varied walk.

Sketch Position:

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Raised wall planters hold ornamental Malus ‘Evereste’ species that create a canopy walk, whilst the planter walls provide somewhere to sit for shade and shelter. Underplanting of Geranium spp.creates a carpet of colour.

Lines of black/grey granite paving contrast the white precast concrete paving surface. A canopy covering a small portion of the walkway provides shelter and helps connect with the opposite side

Raised deck, provides a viewing platform over the water of the small lake and a prime spot for watching

Raised planter seating offers somewhere to observe, eat lunch and enjoy the sunshine.

Finely cut lawn area provides somewhere to play and sit looking out over Southmere lake, flanked by a series of herbaceous plants with a clean herb and spice aroma.

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Drainage Layer The original concept for this layer was to use slot drainage systems around all the hard surfaces. Taking run off from the soft areas when they met the hard surfaces and edges of the park.

Ben Skelley - BA Garden Design - Year 3, May 2015

The intention was for the raised planters to drain towards the central shallow water pools where the water would meet a slot drainage system.

Slot drainage at the top of steps intended to collect water run off before it accumulates

Originally in this stage of the process I wanted the drainage of run off to enter Southmere Lake. However later in the finalised plan I decided this was not a good option due to contamination.

Along the sides water would be allowed to run off down to the edges of the park were a drainage channel would collect it and recirculate the water to required sources.

B

Run off local to the small lake would be relieved by draining into it and slowly filtering into the ground.

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Drainage Strategy

Resin Bound Permeable Paving, surface provides permeability allowing surface water to gradually soak into the ground. Aggregate size 6-10mm, sat on an asphalt open course and DOT type 3 sub base

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Around the paving and grass areas on the promenade, there will be slot drainage systems that attempt to prevent water build up on the fine grass lawn areas. Along the front of the promenade adjacent to Southmere lake there will be slot drainage in place to collect any run off which might contact with the water course.

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KEY: Slot Drainage, ACO Brickslot drainage with 11mm wide slot, using a KlassikDrain K100 4� (100 mm) wide trench system. To be placed at the edge of paving, the ends of gradients, around water features and lawn. Surface water run off to be diverted to attenuation pond and into underground storage tanks that will supplement the water features.

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SureSet Resin Bound Permeable Paving, surface provides permeability allowing surface water to gradually soak into the ground. Aggregate size 6-10mm, sat on an asphalt open course and DOT type 3 sub base.

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Small lake doubles up as an attenuation pond to collect run off from surrounding surfaces and landforms.

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Direction of Falls and Gradients, where gradient is not specified the fall is 1:100, on landforms and contoured ground the gradients will vary.

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Strategy: Areas of rigid paving will have slot and/or channel drainage using ACODrain systems. These will surround the edges where run off from higher areas of ground and flat areas might cause water to sit.

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Around the paving and grass areas on the promenade, there will be slot drainage systems that attempt to prevent water build up on the fine grass lawn areas. Along the front of the promenade adjacent to Southmere lake there will be slot drainage in place to collect any run off which might contact with the water course.

1:60 1:60

Areas of rigid paving will have slot and/ or channel drainage using ACODrain systems. These will surround the edges where run off from higher areas of ground and flat areas might cause water to sit.

In the eastern sector of the park landforms and topography will dictate the flow of run off into a small lake that serves as an attenuation pond slowly releasing storm and rain water run off back into the ground and systems.

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Around the edges of the park where the land drops sharply in gradient, there will be channel drainage systems to collect water and avoid pooling in residence areas and on roads.

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Around the edges of the park where the land drops sharply in gradient, there will be channel drainage systems to collect water and avoid pooling in residence areas and on roads.

Drainage Concept Plan Scale 1:200 @ A1 DWG No: 020 Ben Skelley, BA Garden Design

In the eastern sector of the park landforms and topography will dictate the flow of run off into a small lake that serves as an attenuation pond slowly releasing storm and rain water run off back into the ground and systems.

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Lighting Layer This concept layer was created as a guideline for the finalised Lighting Strategy plan.

Bollard lighting spaced evenly along the main primary routes provides sublte illumination drawing the eye to the waters edge.

Ben Skelley - BA Garden Design - Year 3, May 2015

The steps and landings were intended to be lit with uplighters on every step and landing.

However this was later changed in the finalised version.

Recessed wall lighting would be used to cast light across the paving and give a night time atmosphere underneath the canopy.

The use of Pole luminaries along the promenade would allow for a greater dispersal of light over a much larger area than bollard lighting could provide.

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Lighting Strategy Plan

Bollard luminaries are placed along the Tertiary routes at 6-7m intervals as a subtle lighting approach that allows for night time walks through the dense planting but does not overpower the scenery.

Recessed wall luminaries will also be used in the walls following the Grand steps and Cascade, highlighting the steps for safe access and showcasing the movement of water.

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Recessed wall luminaries will be used in the raised planter/retaining wall creating light for the seating bays that projects along the paved walkway.

KEY: BEGA 9814 Reccessed Swimming Pool uplight luminaire.

265mm diameter, 316L Stainless steel construction, electro polished clear A safety glass, Silicone gasket and Anodised1:60 pure B aluminium reflector. LED 3000 K, 25.3 W Lamp with asymmetric wide beam light distribution. Protection class IP 68 10 m Water pressure tight. Fixed to recessed housing unit.

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LECCOR CIRCOLO Type 030/510 inclined pole top luminaire.

3200mm high x 140mm dia. stainless steel V2A / V4A tube 1:60a blasted finish. Indirect construction with lighting with reflector, +1.50m 150W LED spotlight. Ground mounted with 220mm dia. Ground anchor. IP65 Rated.

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BEGA 8212 bollard luminaire, 1000mm high x 155mm dia. with 240mm dia. baseplate. Blasted 316L stainless steel construction, 1:60 +1.50m strengthened Borosilicate glass and Philips: CDM-T 35 W lamp.

IP65 Rated.

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BEGA 3285 Recessed wall luminaire, 400mm wide x 55mm high x 60mm deep unit. 304L Stainless steel construction with 1:60 +1.50m anodised aluminum reflector, LED 4000K 3.7 W lamp and white safety glass. Fixing is achieved by using two adjustable wedgeshaped claws. IP67 rated.

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BEGA 2153 Recessed wall luminaire, 190mm high x 190mm wide x 90mm recessed depth. Luminaire made of aluminium 1:60 3.7 W lamp and +1.50m alloy,Aaluminium and stainless steel, LED 4000K white safety glass. Fixing is achieved by using two adjustable wedge-shaped claws. IP65 Rated.

Water tight uplighters will be placed in the shallow pool areas to illuminate the jets of water.

Strategy: The Primary paths will be lit with Bollard luminaries, which will be staggered in places. Along The Promenades Primary routes a mix of Pole luminaries and Bollard luminaries in close proximity will provide the mainstay of the lighting.

Recessed wall luminaries will be used in the raised planter/retaining wall creating light for the seating bays that projects along the paved walkway.

Water tight uplighters will be placed in the shallow pool areas to illuminate the jets of water. Recessed wall luminaries will also be used in the walls following the Grand steps and Cascade, highlighting the steps for safe access and showcasing the movement of water.

Along the Secondary pathways Pole luminaries provide light to highlight the pathway at 10m intervals, they are intended to be less intrusive to respect the privacy of the residents nearby.

Bollard luminaries are placed along the Tertiary routes at 6-7m intervals as a subtle lighting approach that allows for night time walks through the dense planting but does not overpower the scenery.

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Along the Secondary pathways Pole luminaries provide light to highlight the pathway at 10m intervals, 0 5 less 10 they are intended to be intrusive to respect the privacy of the residents nearby.

Thamesmead Project Lighting Strategy Scale 1:200 @ A1 DWG No: 019 Ben Skelley, BA Garden Design

The Primary paths will be lit with Bollard luminaries, which will be staggered in places. Along The Promenades Primary routes a mix of Pole luminaries and Bollard luminaries in close proximity will provide the mainstay of the lighting.

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Lighting Strategy Overlay

Cool white LED BEGA 9814 Reccessed Swimming Pool uplight luminaires express the movement of the water jets creating a glow that is followed on down the cascade.

Canopy and seating areas lit up by BEGA 3285 Recessed wall luminaires. Create visibility along the pathway and a safe place to sit and admire the glowing water jets over the promenade.

BEGA 2153 Recessed wall luminaires, shines over every step making visibility clearer and reflecting the white concrete finish on the wall and steps.

BEGA 8212 bollard luminaire, highlight the tertiary pathways every 6m. Set into the planting just off the path they cast light around the plants surrounding them and throw a 90 degree arc of light across the pathway. Illuminating the swathes of grass and perennial planting, with their brown and golden foliage glowing in warm white light.

BEGA 3285 Recessed wall luminaires highlight the movement of water down the cascade, the light reflects off the gold lining and makes the central axis glow with a golden aura.

Shallow Pools and Jets, frothing water from the jets sparkles and glows thanks to 3x cool white LED’s using BEGA 9814 Reccessed Swimming Pool uplight luminaires.

B Ramp, is lit up with staggered BEGA 8212 bollard luminaires at 6m intervals. Set back into the planting the bollards project light in a 90 degree arc towards the ramp surface and help illuminate the foliage and canopies of trees, perennials and grasses.

The boardwalk is illuminated with two BEGA 8212 bollard luminaires that reflect enough light over the deck but doesn’t project over the lake as to disturb wildlife.

Secondary pathway leading out along the greenchain walk and to the wider landscape is lit with LECCOR CIRCOLO Type 030/510 inclined pole top luminaire.

Providing some sense of security they are spaced at 10m intervals and highlight most of the pathway with a warm white light.

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Native woodland trees

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Small lake

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Resin bound gravel, winding paths Ramp

Marginal planting Landform

Open sided pavilion B

Malus spp. orchard and boardwalk

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Grand Steps

Water cascade Sporadicly placed, Prunus, Amelanchier and Malus.

Informal hedge using ornamental grasses species

Promenade Grid of Betula utilis var. jacquemontii

Raised concrete planters 0 containing matrix of Carpinus betulus

Liquidambar styraciflua in a matrix contained within raised concrete planter

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Shallow Pools with water jets

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3D Digital Model Using the topography layer that i originally created in the initial development stages I was able to copy the contour lines into SketchUp and create an accurate 3D Digital model of my park at 1:200 scale.

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