CESARE CARDIA by Cesare Cardia

CESARE CARDIA CREATIVES Landscape Architecture Portfolio

University of Greenwich, London

BA(hons)

cesarecardia@hotmail.co.uk

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Graduated from University of Greenwich, London with a BA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture, I am somebody whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work tends to be often very challenging but inspirational. Design interventions of different scales are key to my projects, combining what already exists on site to other alterations. Focus is always necessary. As a landscape designer, one of the most fascinating abilities of landscape is the change through time and people response to its metamorphosis. Patience is key element. When considering the future, a degree of suistainability is essential to stimulate peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention and appreciation

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academic works Masterplanning project / 4-19 Thamesmead / A source of balance Dissertation / 20-21 London/Atlantis. Is London the new Atlantis? Floodable cities Design with Nature / 22-23 Chislehurst Masterplan and Management

personal works Competition 2014 / 24-26 Ideas to remember - Christchurch Memorial 2014

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THAMESMEAD / A SOURCE OF BALANCE STAGE 1 / SCALE 1:500

ELEMENTS INVOLVED - Ecopark lands - Solar panels powered residential building

- Wind turbine tower - Multifunctional sustainable water feature

- Concrete vegetated terraced waterfront - Multifunctional ramp

- Greenroofed terraced residential building

- Existing concrete raised platform - Public open space for various activities: market/exhibitions/concerts

- Main open entrance lawn - Concrete steps to terrace - Multifunctional communal gardens

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SITE MASTERPLAN

HANDRAWN AXONOMETRIC

This project explores the design of a new waterfront with the aim to construct a terraced waterfront to bring people together and engage them with water, key principle of the site Suthmere, Thamesmead. Public realm installations as well as sustainable systems will be provided. This project will make Southmere a place with better quality of life in all aspects: economic, social and cultural, creating a source of balance.

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New waterfront for Southmere: engagement with water is a key principle for the community and the terraced waterfront development will enhance the quality of life of Southmere inhabitants. Thermal pools will be a new attraction during the winter and will be turned into ice skating rings for specific occasions. During summer they will be public pools. Great views across the lake to Southmere Free Horses water feature, all water sport activities practiced in the lake and to the new Eco Park that aims to protect the ecosystem which is developed although providing recreation and allow the public in

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Terraced waterfront take turns between pathways, promenades and strips of planting which are also suistainable systems: water runoff management, biofiltration systems to help the community self sustain. The garden strips will be characterised by native species to help facilitate natural filtration and aesthetics. Narrow pathways through this planting allowing people to walk across and appreciate the plants closer.

A key feature is the elevated ramp bridge that allow for better views of both sides North and South of the site, but it also allows stunning sights towards the lake and to the themed gardens. The ramp will have seating and lighting to allow use all the time. Multifunctional the ramp will be, with greenery around its supports, solar panel outer edges and rainwater collection system.

Introducing the new bright red semi-permeable cycle path running all the way along waterfront edge charatcherised by tree promenade. From here connection is made through pathways into the themed gardens that lead to a water cascade, and beyond to the street market and the archwall which are the main attraction at the south entrance of the site.

terraced waterfront showing planting strip, hard surfaces and elevated elements

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CONCEPT SKETCHES

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Existing concrete raised platform adjusted to be a public space with view points, access to adjacent buildings and downstairs to terraced waterfront and shops. Series of trees to be planted on edge to north to give a sense of nature and filtrate some of the views to the lake. Temporary art exhibitions & installations will be possible in this space attracting more people to the new waterfront. Circular glass windows will allow sunlight through down beneath the platform to shops

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raised platform with edge fenced over shops with trees promenade overlooking to red permeble cycle path adjacent to ramps that lead to lower terrace. wooden planters house native species. semi transparent planter includes water species. engagement with water at lowest terrace. watersports can be practiced: kayaking, stand-up paddling, canoeing, waterskiing

Soft ramps

On the ground level people are free to walk or sit while looking to lake, meanwhile a new bright red semi-permeable cycling path will be constructed. Over 2m wide this path will also allow pedestrians to walk along and across. The red cycling ribbon runs all the way along waterfront adjacent to pedestrian pathway. Sense of ramps and steps leading down to lake front. Planting terraces and planters with perennials grasses and ferns. To be provided with stormwater managemente system of filtration

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Over 2.5 m high archwall surrounding the open lawn and the street market as a visual and sound barrier for the residents of houses adjacent. Archwall to include planting growing on top, as well as to collect rain water and filter it down to edge where water falls into cleansing ponds surrounded by native planting. Open lawn to allow different activities to attract visitors. A series of steps leads to terrace up at over 2.5 m height. Water cascade falling into beneath pond can be seen. Visitors can experience and listen to the surreal sound of the cascade water falling just while looking at the themed gardens to nort over the terrace. But also seating is constructed underneath the terrace allowing for a more intimate and personal experience. Two series of steps on each side of terrace lead back to ground level to north of the site

Over 2.5 m high archwall surrounding the site as a visual and sound barrier for the residents of houses adjacent. Archwall to be multifunctional and have planting growing on top, as well as to collect rain water and filter it down to edge where water falls into cleansing ponds surrounded by native planting. Seating furniture will be provided for visitors .

PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM SOUTH ENTRANCE ACROSS OPEN LAWN TO STREET MARKET Over 2.5 m high terrace accessible through series of steps from the street market, allows people to have stunning views of the Themed Gardens to north or of the street market to the south. Water cascade falls into pond. Pond to have edge for people to sit. But also seating is constructed underneath the terrace allowing for a more intimate and personal experience. Pathways next to cascade pool lead trhough themed gardens giving a fantastic experience to visitors.

Street Market fully run by the people of the community of Southmere. Colorful canopies for the market stalls allow for fun experience while walking through. Products sold in the market to be local, produced by the community in the communal gardens, allotments and other spaces. Market to be open when planned by community of Southmere, but the space is also to be used as plaza for events, performances, concerts and the stalls structure can be used for seating and other purposes.

Main open lawn at south entrance past the archwall. Space to have scattered trees to offer shade and shelter, to also be a meeting point or a place to have picnic or other activities. Sports can be practiced: for example yoga class, tight rope walking are allowed. Other events can be organised. 3 storey building can be seen in the background.

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THAMESMEAD / A SOURCE OF BALANCE Sculptural attraction, multifunctional structure as lakefront landmark. Viewing tower STAGE 2 / SCALE 1:200 works with curvaceous semiconical shape connects to two trampoline circles through steps and ramps.

Over 3m high elevated decked pathway to raise 10 - 20 cm to north. Rainwater can be collected and allowed down through poles to planting under deck. To north west of site access is allowed via ramp, elevator, staircase. Deck extension is constructed to north-east, serving as a roof, ramp, stair, ground, slide, viewing platform, playground, boat launch with Acer griseum growing in the middle.

Two mounts-like GRC rockwork panels stainless steel framed to reinforced concrete structure. Over 3m high allows climbing activities, boulding or tight rope walking across mounts. To become important landmark feature of site as well as allow storage

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2.5m high aqueduct-like archwall in dark grey stone. Artist stonework with lighting system installed to allow specific sights during darker days, and nights. Archwall to have planting on top and function as rainwater filtration system leading water to cleansing biotope retention pond. Archwall to function also as visual and sound barrier Public work of art consists of quartzite stairs made of different colours of quartzite from all over the world. A different colour and texture for each step & landing. Water cascade falling into constructed pond allows for atmospheric experience. Constructed pond to have existing big rocks recycled from site in and around it. Seating is provided on both sides of steps public artwork as well as underneath, where people can appreciate a more intimate view of the water falling

QUARTZITE STAIRS - PUBLIC WORK OF ART

STAIRS WITH A DIFFERENT QUARTZITE TILE COLOUR AND TEXTURE FOR EACH STEP AND LANDING

Public work of art consists of quartzite stairs. A different colour and texture for each step & landing. Spacious architectural element characterises this part of the site, giving vast views to both south and north.

WATER FEATURE - CASCADE WATERFALL View of cascade water feature from side stairs Aqueduct-like archwall. It functions as rainwater filtration system leading water to cleansing biotope retention pond. Archwall to function also as visual and sound barrier to residential blocks bechind

Public work of art consisting of quartzite stairs made of different colours of quartzite for each step & landing. Steel and timber balustrade on edge protect from falling.

Water cascade falling into constructed pond allows for atmospheric experience. Constructed pond to have existing big rocks recycled from site in and around it

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Deck surface drapes over planting and hosts Acer griseum in the middle. Surface is constructed into an architectural expression and becomes both ground plane and roof. The deck lifts off the ground to enclose a bar/coffe shop and then dips back down to reach the very water front

Terraced in-situ concrete slabs to vary in heights creating seating furniture, viewing points and straight connection to lake water. Water sports are allowed, visitors can access the lake and practice all sorts of activities. Elevated boardwalk allows visitors to appreciate terraced gardens which feature seasidey planting: evergreen shrubs and perennials and ferns as well. Elegant shapes and colours can be seen throughout the year

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Semi-permeable starpath coated red cycle path allows bicycle activities and spectacular illumination at night. Adjacent is Quercus turneri trees promenade which works as a visual barrier to buildings

Extensive greenroof on 5 storey raised residential building to improve microclimate, filter out dust & smog particles, increase rainwater retention & allow natural habitats as well as providing additional public space. Allotments for urban agriculture community production: raised planters and ground level beds for vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Aquaponics and other suistainable systems will be provided

Elevated bridge/deck runs across the site on the lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front giving breathtaking views to both north and south. Evergreen planting is situated underneath deck. Seating furniture is also provided. To the right, two mounts-like GRC rockwork panels stainless steel framed to reinforced concrete structure. Over 3m high allows climbing activities, boulding or tight rope walking across mounts. To become important landmark feature of site as well as allow storage

Public work of art consists of quartzite stairs. Different colour and texture for each step & landing. Water cascade falling into constructed pond allows for atmospheric experience. Constructed pond to have existing big rocks recycled from site in and around it. Seating is provided underneath where people can appreciate a more intimate view of the water falling

CUT/FILL HILL Created using existing soil from site, the hill allows for remarkable views of site Sloped hill created using cut/fill soil removed from existing site. To be over 3m high and allow visitors to walk up to the top of it allowing stunning views through site. Acer plantanoides planted on top allowing shade. This deciduous tree with rounded crown and grey bark has a fantastic yellow colour during autumn, sometimes orange-red

Quercus turneri promenade are visible behind rockwork. Elegance and formality to make the space feel delightful. Context concrete residential blocks in the background

ROCKERY VIEW FROM SOUTH EAST

Promenade of Quercus turneri adjacent to cycle path. Elevated deck visible in the background. Also main open lawn allow for various activities, for the community to decide throughout the year according to seasons

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THAMESMEAD / A SOURCE OF BALANCE

Viewing tower to be lit with RGB colour within supporting poles. Trampolines to have ceiling mounted light to make the space underneath softly visible

Terraced gardens to be lit by recessed wall mounted lighting that directionally highlight certain plant areas of interest. Boardwalk to have artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s light pole installed adjacent

Elevated bridge/deck to have illuminated handrail strip allowing for safe experience on deck . Underneath public art space to be strategically illuminated as well New cycle path is coated with star path coating, a new alternative to street lighting. A spray-on coating that makes pathways glow in the dark absorbing UV rays during the day and releasing them at night as a soft blue glow

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Main lawn area to be illuminated by 2 sided ground lighting as well as by circular ground diffuse light bollards making visitors visit safer

4 sided ground lighting creates a grand light experience as visitors walk through casting shadow patterns on the ground

Archwall to have lighting installed witihin wall

Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boardwalk lamp in iron and glass Light profile: circular diffuse light

Pole bracket mounted luminaire Light profile: circular light diffusion

Recessed wall mounted light Light profile: rectangular, glare free illumination

4 Sided ground light Light profile: 4 beams of light diffusion

Balustrade handrail light strip Light profile: outward diffuse light from underneath balustrade handrail

2 Sided ground light Light profile: 2 beams of light diffusion

In ground light strip Light profile: upward diffuse light - RGB Colours

Ceiling mounted light Light profile: downward light diffusion

Underwater light Light profile: outward diffuse light

In ground uplight Light profile: upward directional light diffusion for highlighting elements

Recessed wall luminaire Light profile: outward diffuse light

Bollards Light profile: circular ground diffuse light

Stairs to have ground strip lighting RGB colours illuminating strategically the different quartzite colours. Space underneath to be illuminated by ceiling lighting and water feature to have directional lighting to highlight waterfall

LIGHTING CONCEPT PLAN

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ENVT 0033 Design Development Cesare Stefano Cardia Thamesmead / A source of balance scale 1:200 @ A1 11/05/2015

QUARTZITE STAIRS - PUBLIC WORK OF ART

STAIRS WITH A DIFFERENT QUARTZITE TILE COLOUR AND TEXTURE FOR EACH STEP AND LANDING

Public work of art consisting of quartzite stairs made of different colours of quartzite for each step & landing. Steel and timber balustrade on edge protect from falling.

Water cascade falling into constructed pond allows for atmospheric experience. Constructed pond to have existing big rocks recycled from site in and around it

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THAMESMEAD / A SOURCE OF BALANCE STAGE 3 / SCALE 1:50

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SECTIONS DEVELOPMENT

Sections describe the main elements of the design. A multifunctional public elevated bridge to be also part of irrigation system. A series of seasidey planting combination as well as red vibrant viewing tower and trampolines to attract people not only from community.

The terraced gardens allow for all year round planting interest as well as shelter and seating furniture. Boardwalk sweeps through down to waterfront where terraced big-in-situ-concreteslabs are placed allowing breathtaking views to lake and beyond

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL ELEVATED BRIDGE/DECK SUPPORTED BY POLES Architectural key element connects and allows for a different range of purposes

Multifunctional elevated bridge/ deck supported by stainless-steel poles. Metal drainage plate fixed to beams allow for controlled irrigation of underneath evergreen planting beds. Public art interventions on metal drainage plate is allowed and benches installed underneath deck allow for stunning artistic views

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Sculptural landmark tower on lake front elevating to 7/8m height is of vibrant red metal and curvaceous. Circular trampolines allow for multifunctional use as well as breathtaking views of lake and terraced gardens.

ELEVATED IROKO BOARDWALK AND PLATFORM Sweeping through planting terraces, the boardwalk includes platform and benches Elevated boardwalk gently sweeps through seaside planting terraces. A combination of Cornus alba ‘Kesselringii’, Salix ‘Blue Streak’, and Blechnum spicant sheltered by trees Acer platanoides and Pinus patula creates atmosphere and constant interest

Boardwalk platform cuts in to planting terrace allowing for closer views of plants. Benches are provided for a more comfortable experience. Planting includes: Cornus alba, Salix acutifolia and Tiarella. Planting to be observed from boardwalk structure installed elevated from ground level

TRAMPOLINE TOWER AND TERRACED GARDENS work in progress VIEW FROM ELEVATED BRIDGE/DECK TO NORTH

Sculptural landmark tower on lake front elevating to 7/8m height is of vibrant red metal and curvaceous. Two circular trampolines allow for multifunctional use as well as breathtaking views of lake and terraced gardens. Sports are allowed at lake’s front: lake access allow for water sports while terraced concrete slabs of various heights allow skaters to enjoy riding

Small deciduous Populus tremula trees near evergreen Pinus patula create an elegant atmosphere. Bushy shrubs Echium and low-growing Euonymus add colour and texture. Acer platanoides in Pinus’ background

Thamesmead community gathered together to plant the gardens and take care of the area. Visitors will still be able to walk through on boardwalk even during planting works are in progress CESARE CARDIA CREATIVES

LONDON ATLANTIS Is London the new Atlantis? Floodable cities Cesare Stefano Cardia, BA (hons) Landscape Architecture, Academic Year 2014-2015

Dissertation book cover

Abstract. As climate change contributes to increase extreme weather events, the range of impacts and risks possible becomes infinite. Climate change will increase heavy rainstorms frequency, floodings will bring water contamination, material spills, devastation of ecosystems and biodiversity, agricultural problems and death. This research explores the reality of floods in relation to climate change using examples and case studies to investigate how cities react to certain weather conditions and how flood control systems work. It looks in particular at the situation of the UK and London analysing and identifying new solutions in order to define future possibilities. 20

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sketch of flooded Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architecture, Cesare Cardia, 2015

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CHISLEHURST {SCREENS IN} COMMON KEY WOODLAND

PRICKEND AREA TO INCLUDE A MINIMIZED PRICKEND POND TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF BROAD DECKED PATH & TREE PLANTING. REED MARGINAL PLANTING ALONG POND EDGE TO AVOID RAISE OF NUTRIENT LEVEL & ALGAL BLOOMING. ALSO CREATION OF BROAD LEAVED WOODLAND AROUND BLACK POPLAR MAKING THE BLACK POPLAR H ISTORICALLY IMPORTAN AND POINT OF REFERENCE ALONG PEOPLE VISITS IN CHISLEHURST COMMONS

RUSH POND AREA TO INCLUDE MINIMIZED RUSH POND WITH DENSE TREE PLANTING ALONG THE EDGE TO PROTECT BY TRAFFIC NOISE AND TO CREATE NEW HABITAT. REED MARGINAL PLANTING AROUND RUSH POND TO AVOID RAISE OF NUTRIENT LEVEL & ALGAL BLOOMING. SWALE CONNECTS TO RUSH POND FROM OVERFLOW POND. DENSE SCRUB PLANTING ALONG WOODLAND EDGE TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY. PEOPLE CAN WALK ACROSS AND HAVE A GREAT VIEW OF THE POND AND APPRECIATE THE SURROUNDING PLANTING

SCRUB PLANTING

GRASSLAND STRATEGIC BROAD LEAVED PLANTING AROUND ONE OF THE FRAME ZONES. THE FRAME ZONE IS UNACCESSIBLE BUT VISITORS CAN OBSERVE ANIMALS AND PLANTS WITHIN THE ZONE AS IF THEY WERE AUDIENCE. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY WITHIN THIS HABITAT. AROUND THIS AREA GRASSLAND IS BEEN EXTENDED ALLOWING OPEN AREA FOR GATHERING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

OLD HIGHWAY TO BE STOPPED UP & REMOVED. PROPOPSED NEW HIGHWAY TO CUT ACROSS

HEATHLAND

MARGINAL PLANTING

DENSE WOODLAND NEXT TO NEW HIGHWAY TO LIGHTEN THE TRAFFIC NOISE I MPACT AND CREATE NEW HABITATS ENHANCING THE BIODIVERSITY. ALSO WIDE OPEN AREA AS JUXTAPOSITION TO DENSE WOODLAND ALLOWING PEOPLE TO GATHER AND PRACTICE ACTIVITIES OR SIMPLY TO BE CROSSED

WOODLAND AREAS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH BRIDLE PATH AS WELL. THESE ARE DARKER AND DAMP AREAS WITH DENSER WOODLAND PLANTING ALONG THE EDGES AND LESS DENSE PLANTING TOWARDS THE CENTRE WHERE THERE ARE UNACCESSIBLE ZONES WITH EDUCATIONAL/ARTISTIC PURPOSES OR INTERVENTIONS WHICH PEOPLE CAN ONLY SEE THROUGH FRAMES

SWALE

DECKED PATH

POND

CONTOUR LINES

WOODLAND AREAS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH BRIDLE PATH AS WELL. DENSER WOODLAND PLANTING ALONG THE EDGES AND LESS DENSE PLANTING TOWARDS THE CENTRE WHERE THERE ARE UnACCESSIBLE ZONES WITH EDUCATIONAL/ARTISTIC PURPOSES OR INTERVENTIONS WHICH PEOPLE CAN ONLY SEE THROUGH FRAMES. THE PURPOSE IS TO GET THE VISITORS INVOLVED WITH THE SITE AND MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE DIVERSE VARIETY OF WILDLIFE AND BIODIVERSITY WITHIN THE COMMONS. BIODIVE

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THIS AREA OF THE SITE IS WHERE AGGRESSIVE SHRUB PLANTING HAPPENS. SHRUBS ARE LEFT TO GROW ON THE SIDE TOWARDS THE HOUSING SIDE WHILE THEY ARE UNDER CONTROL ALONG THE ROAD EDGE. PEOPLE IS FREE TO TRY MAKE THEIR OWN WAY THROUGH THE ROUGH DENSE ADVENTUROUS PLANTING FOR A MORE INVOLVING EXPERIENCE OR THEY CAN GATHER AND RELAX OR HAVE A PICNIC OR CELEBRATE EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES WHERE THE GRASSLAND IS

EXTENDED AND RESTORED HEATHLAND BETWEEN TWO AREAS OF WOODLAND. IT GRADUALLY CONNECTS TO WOODLAND THROUGH SCRUB PLANTING. AREA TO ADMIRE PLANTING AND APPRECIATE THE VIEWS ACROSS THE SITE. DECKED PATH OVER HEATHLAND FOR A MORE INTRIGUING EXPERIENCE. POSSIBLE HEATHLAND SPECIES ARE Calluna vulgaris, Epidendrum ssp, Genista Geni anglica, Gladiolus ssp, Lotus corniculatus, Pedicularis ssp, Potentilla erecta, Pterinum aquilidum, Ulex europaeus.

WOODLAND AREA WITH BRIDLE PATH AS WELL. DENSER WOODLAND PLANTING ALONG THE EDGES AND LESS DENSE PLANTING TOWARDS THE CENTRE WHERE THERE ARE UNACCESSIBLE ZONES WITH EDUCATIONAL/ ARTISTIC PURPOSES OR INTERVENTIONS WHICH PEOPLE CAN ONLY SEE THROUGH FRAMES. THE PURPOSE IS TO GET THE VISITORS INVOLVED WITH THE SITE AND MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE DIVERSE VARIETY OF WILDLIFE AND BIODIVERSITY BIODIVE WITHIN THE COMMONS. THESE INTERVENTIONS CAN BE SCULPTURES, SMALL ANIMAL SANCTUARIES OR SIMPLY AREAS WHERE INDIVIDUALS HAVE NO ACCESS ALLOWING SO FAUNA TO ESTABLISH

OVERFLOW POND AREA TO BE SURROUNDED BY DENSE TREE PLANTING ALONG THE EDGE TO PROTECT BY TRAFFIC NOISE AND TO CREATE NEW HABITAT. GRADUAL CONNECTION WITH THE GRASSLAND THROUGH SHRUBS. SWALE CONNECTS TO RUSH POND FROM CREATING A GREAT FEATURE. DENSE SCRUB PLANTING ALONG WOODLAND EDGE TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY. PEOPLE CAN WALK ACROSS AND HAVE A GREAT VIEW OF THE POND AND APPRECIATE APPR THE SURROUNDING PLANTING

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COCKPIT AREA TO BE KEPT ALTHOUGH WITH A MORE ADVENTUROUS PLANTING INVOLVING SCATTERED WOODLAND WITH SHRUBS ON ONE SIDE AND SCATTERED TREES AROUND THE COCKPIT MAKING IT ATMOSPHERIC AND STAGE-LIKE. GREAT FOR EVENTS, PERFORMACES AND PEOPLE GATHERINGS DESIGN WITH NATURE CHISLEHURST {SCREENS IN} COMMON MASTERPLAN SCALE 1:2000

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POND EDGE TALL TREES AND SHRUBS NEXT TO ROAD FUNCTION AS SCREEN & NOISE BARRIER NEXT TO RUSH POND, A POND SURROUNDED BY TREES WHICH VARY FROM 5 TO 10 m HIGH. CURRENTLY HIGH LEVEL OF NUTRIENTS PRESENT WITHIN THE POND. THE AIM IS TO REGRADE THE POND CONTOURS INTO A MORE GENTLE SLOPE AND ALLOW A MORE ADVENTUROUS PLANTING WITH MARGINAL PLANTS (REEDS) IN ORDER TO AVOID RAISE OF NUTRIENT LEVEL AND ALGAL BLOOMING & ALSO TO CREATE A CONNECTION WITH GRASSLAND. WILL ALSO PLANT MORE TREES ALONG THE ROAD EDGE IN ORDER TO MAKE THE PLANTING ALONG THE ROAD DENSER & BE AN EFFECTIVE NOISE BARRIER PROTECTING FROM TRAFFIC NOISE

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ACID GRASSLAND SHADED DAMP AREA WHERE THE HISTORIC GRASSLAND WAS. TALL TREES AND HI DENSE SCRUB PLANTING CURRENTLY OCCUPY THE AREA. THE AIM IS TO REMOVE A GREAT AMOUNT OF TREES IN ORDER TO RESTORE ACID GRASSLAND & CREATE NEW HABITATS FOR WILDLIFE ALONG WITH PLANTING GRASSES & WILDFLOWERS

WOODLAND

WOODLAND EDGE

TALL TREES AND FEW SHRUBS IN THIS AREA. SELECTIVE DENSE WOODLAND WITH TREES TALL 10-15 m HIGH & SCATTERED SHRUBS. FELLING OF TREES IN ORDER ALLOW SUNLIGHT THROUGH SELECTIVE FELLING OF SPECIFIC TREES AND SCRUBS IN ORDER TO CREATE PATHS AND ALLOW & PLANT TREES OF MEDIUM HEIGHT ALONG WITH SCRUBS VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE THE HABITAT & GRASSES SO THAT THERE WILL BE A GRADUAL {YEAR 0} CONNECTION BETWEEN WOODLAND - SCURB GRASSLAND CREATING A BRIDGE FOR WIDLIFE

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LOCATION PLAN

PREPARATION & ESTABLISHMENT

TO PLANT SHRUBS AT 1M CENTRES DURING AUTUMN & WINTER. PLANTING GROUPS OF 10-20 PLANTS WITH ADDITIONAL TREES. MULCHING PROCESS TO HELP ESTABLISH NEW HABITAT LAYER PROFILE. PERENNIALS PLANTING FOR LOWER LEVEL. CUT BACK AFTER PLANTING SHRUBS LAYER TO HELP BUSHY GROWTH

TO PLANT NEW TREES LIKE Alnus glutinosa, Betula pendula, Carpinus betulus. SOME WILL NEED TO BE STAKED. PLANTING GROUPS OF 5-10 TREES AT 2M CENTRES. WATERING AFTER PLANTING

COPPICE OF SHRUBS EVERY 5 YEARS ALLOWING SHRUBS GROWTH. CUT IN AUTUMN TO AVOID WILDLIFE TO BE DISTURBED AND ALLOW ANIMALS TO FEED THEMSELVES WITH BERRIES

STIMULATION OF TREES GROWTH BY PRUNING SELECTED TREES. MULCHING AROUND NEW TREES. SHRUB LAYER TO GROW & BECOME DOMINANT

TREES & SHRUBS CUTTING EVERY 5-7 YEARS. CUT ONCE A YEAR IN AUTUMN. PATHS TO BE CUT 3 TIMES A YEAR. ALWAYS REMOVE CUTTINGS GRASS TO BE CUT ONCE A YEAR. PERENNIALS PLANTING TO BE CUT EVERY 2-3 YEARS THIS WILL ALLOW TO CREATE AND KEEP A DIVERSE VARIETY OF WILDLIFE, A STUNNING {YEAR 5-10} ACID GRASSLAND TO WALK THROUGH AND AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH WILL MERGE NATURALLY WITH THE REST OF THE SITE

DISTRIBUTION OF MATURE TREES TO BE KEPT UNDER CONTROL, THINNING MAY BE NEEDED AFTER 10 YEARS

REMOVAL OF PRESENT TIMBER EDGE FROM AROUND POND. 100MM OF SOIL TO BE ADDED OVER LINER AS NEW GROWING SUBSTRATE. CLEARING THE AREA OF ALL STONES & ROCKS. PREPARE SEED MIX FOR ACID GRASSLAND. MARSHY AREA WITH SEDGES AND RUSHES RIGHT NEXT TO ACID GRASSLAND: SPECIES LIKE Carex stricta, Juncus ssp. SOWING PROCESS AND THEN RAKE THE AREA. MOVING TOWARDS POND PLANTING OF MARGINAL AQUATICS & THEN SPECIES ENTIRELY UNDERWATER. SOIL TO BE COMPACTED WITH ROLLER. AFTER {YEAR 1} TWO MONTH VEGETATION TO BE CUT AND THEN AGAIN EVERY TWO MONTHS FOR FIRST GROWING SEASON. CUTTINGS TO BE REMOVED EVERYTIME

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INTERIM

MARGINAL AQUATICS WILL EASILY SPREAD & BECOME DOMINANT. CUT SELECTED PLANTS ONCE A YEAR IN AUTUMN TO PREVENT EXCESS OF SPREAD. FREE FLOATING VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED IN AUTUMN EVERY YEAR. RUSHES AND SEDGES TO BE CUT AT 4 TO 8 WEEKS AFTER FIRST CUT SO WILL HELP REDUCE RUSH COVER IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

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MATURITY

VEGETATION TO BE CUT ONCE A YEAR IN AUTUMN BUT ALLOW FLOWERS TO BLOOM. AREAS USED AS PATHS TO BE CUT 3 TIMES A YEAR ALLOWING SWARD OF 60-120MM. REMOVE CUTTINGS FROM AREA

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BIG PICTURE OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE POND AIMS TO CREATE A GREAT VARIETY OF MARGINAL PLANTING AND AQUATICS FOR WILDLIFE, BUT ALSO TO ELIMINATE HIGH LEVEL OF NUTRIENTS AND ALGAL BLOOMING

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DESIGN WITH NATURE CHISLEHURST {SCREENS IN} COMMON MANAGEMENT & ESTABLISHMENT SCALE 1:200 MARCH 2013 CESARE S CARDIA

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Christchurch memorial 2014

main skeleton - a connection between spaces, physical and spiritual

seasonal planting - colours and atmosphere as a tribute to the ones who died

soft timber seating - relaxation and meditation with different views

22nd February 2011 The Canterbury Earthquake takes 185 lives away

A Teardrop of melancholy when shaped conceptual paving - comfortable experience timelessness and performance

thinking of the emptyness left after the shocks. A Teardrop of hate when remebering the moments of the earthquake.

A Teardrop of happiness when reminiscing the faces of those who died

The Canterbury Earthquake Memorial in the city of Christchurch will be a place to honour and remember the people who died and those who were injured, as well as to recognise the organisations involved in the various operations. At the same time it will be a vibrant and resilient place, conveying a feeling of contemplation

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We approach the memorial site through a tall triangular archway. The memorial include soft timber seats of different shapes and different heights. Planting is seasonal to allow different colours throughout the year and the seasons. The whole space feels timeless and meditative. Carved in the walls will be each and everyone name of the 185 people who died during the Canterbury Earthquakes, to honour them and to give a spiritual sense to this place

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The Canterbury Earthquake Memorial - a carved void within the landscape riverfront of Christchurch Otakaro/Avon river. A teardrop shaped plaza conceptually and physically embrace us all, reunite the families of the less fortunate and remember the names of the people who died. A footbridge to recognise the organisations which participated the rescue operations.

Footbridge to connect places and both sides of the river. Tall wall to enclose people and create secure feeling while incisions of the organisations logos can be looked at on the walls. The bridge is a tribute to the organisations which were involved in the rescue operations. On the outer faces of the bridge greenwall planting. The bridge over the river itself symbolizes the help of all worldwide organisations who helped.

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