Celebrating people, place and nature - The Landscape Institute Awards 2018 by Landscape, the journal of the Landscape Institute

Celebrating people, place and nature The Landscape Institute Awards 2018

The Landscape Institute Awards celebrate the value of landscape practice in connecting people, place and nature by demonstrating excellence, innovation and creativity in the natural and built environment.

ADAM WHITE President Landscape Institute

OUR MISSION

The Landscape Institute aims to lead and inspire the landscape profession to ensure it is equipped to deliver its purpose under our Royal Charter for the benefit of people, place and nature, for today and for future generations.

This is the third Landscape Institute Awards I have been involved with and our awards judging weekend has become a personal annual highlight. Each year, we welcome over 50 people from diverse backgrounds, different countries and our many specialisms to the weekend. These people are from inside and outside the profession, and we regularly seek new judges who have not participated before. This means that every single winner is judged objectively, making our awards a genuine and fair competition for all who enter.

Daniel Cook, CEO Landscape Institute, with DrÂ Cheong Koon Hean, CEO of the Housing and Development Board at the IFLA World Congress 2018, Singapore. Image ÂŠ IFLA

Importantly, in a year that has celebrated the achievements of the suffragette movement, we chose to honour one of our leading female professionals, Dame Sylvia Crowe, by creating a brand-new, inclusive, open, international award to celebrate talented people from around the globe, who are working to benefit people, place and nature. Our new online submissions system generated our highest ever quantity of entries this year, including a record number from students. We were especially heartened to see the talent and passion demonstrated in their projects. Our new open category has also proved successful, attracting great projects from all over the world. This year’s awards have demonstrated a growing confidence across our profession, both nationally and internationally. In 2018, 10% of our chartered members live overseas. We have seen excellent work spanning well beyond the UK, including projects from Singapore, Dubai, China and Morocco. Many of the entries have demonstrated the importance of community engagement. This is an essential human skill for the success of our sector and something we see as vital for the profession’s future. In a sign of the values held by the next generation of the profession, our winning student entries displayed strong ethical, democratic and socialjustice-based dimensions. We can also be proud that our members are leading some fantastic new work in fields such as natural capital accounting, digital design, health and wellbeing and resilience. We can only achieve this with the support of our entrants and judges. I am particularly grateful to our headline sponsor Hardscape and all of our sponsors.

A green revolution is coming We are seeing increasing environmental and social challenges created by factors such as climate change, increased urbanisation and social inequality. These issues have forced governments and business leaders to seek new policy responses. Internationally, we are seeing bold and groundbreaking solutions to these challenges. One example of this approach has been China’s move to increase provision of urban forests, national parks and ‘sponge cities’ to better manage water. Another example is Singapore introducing strong regulation to increase resilience and greening in their city nation. Closer to home, the Welsh government has introduced a new Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, which requires government agencies to work together to allocate funding and monitor progress. The Scottish government has supported the concept of natural capital by hosting the biennial Natural Capital Forum. And, across the UK, there is a new 25 Year Environment Plan promoting design, planning and management as a way to achieve net environmental gain. At the Landscape Institute, we’ve embarked on a corporate strategy for the institute. This is a major programme of work for us and I want to pay tribute to both Presidents with whom I have served, Merrick Denton-Thompson and Adam White, alongside our board and council, all of whom have been hugely supportive. Moving forward, our goals will be to increase the institute’s influence, build our relevance, and achieve inclusive growth. Our dedicated team of 19 staff and more than 800 volunteers who help run this institute have achieved some great results over the past two years. Collectively, we have conducted comprehensive

member surveys and engaged with key groups such as landscape management leaders, local authorities and practice heads in order to improve our offering. We have also undertaken research into the talent needs of the profession and the changes occurring in the education arena. We have created a Diversity and Inclusion Working Group for the Landscape Institute. We have signed memoranda of understanding with two strategic partners: the Institute of Place Management and the National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have also achieved significant membership growth, with 69 new chartered members joining in the year to March 2018. Inventing the future As we enter the institute’s 90th year, we will be reflecting on the major achievements of the profession over the past nine decades. We will focus on promoting the value of the landscape profession, especially to leaders in the public sector. We will also seek to keep our awards relevant by updating our entry requirements to reflect the everchanging industry, and we will look to continually improve our online offering, especially in regard to CPD and training. Finally, we will aim to be more collaborative with organisations in our sector. I want to thank each and every entrant for their submissions to our awards. With such great talent among our institute’s ranks, we have an exciting future ahead.

DANIEL COOK CEO Landscape Institute

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THE JUDGES ADDING VALUE THROUGH LANDSCAPE AWARD

HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION AWARD

Dr Gemma Jerome

Jenifer White CMLI

Samer Bagaeen

Simon Quin

Keith Davies

Eleanor Trenfield CMLI

Kevin McGeough

Tony Edwards

URBAN DESIGN AND MASTERPLANNING AWARD

Building with Nature

IPM & BID Foundation Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

DESIGN FOR A SMALL-SCALE DEVELOPMENT AWARD Paul Tully CMLI AECOM

Historic England

Natural Resources Wales Place Design and Planning

Phil Prentice

Scottish Towns Partnership

Chris Fairbrother

South Downs National Park

Carys Swanwick HonFLI University of Sheffield UCL

Eleanor Trenfield Landscape Architect

Johnny Clayton CMLI Carter Jonas

Fiona Stirling

Scottish Natural Heritage

John Wyer CMLI

SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP AWARD

Robin Buckle

Professor Nigel Dunnett

Jennifer White CMLI

Bowles & Wyer

TfL

Bridget Snaith CMLI

Keith Davies

PLANTING DESIGN, HORTICULTURE AND STRATEGIC ECOLOGY AWARD

DESIGN FOR A MEDIUM-SCALE DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Tony Edwards

Andree Davies

Phil Prentice

Andrew Wilson

Chris Fairbrother

Ben Brace CMLI

University of Sheffield

University of East London

Carole-Anne Davies

Design Commision for Wales

Jane Findlay CMLI

Fira Landscape Architecture

James Lord CMLI HTA

Historic England

Natural Resources Wales Place Design and Planning Scottish Towns Partnership South Downs National Park

LANDSCAPE POLICY AND RESEARCH AWARD

DESIGN FOR A LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Meaghan Kombol CMLI

Phil Jaffa CMLI

Peter Massini

Dr Hatem Nabih

Dr Sarah McCarthy

Noel Farrer PPLI

Vanessa Norwood

Scape

Pro Vision FHA

DESIGN FOR A TEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PROJECT AWARD Paul Tully CMLI AECOM

University of Greenwich

Greater London Authority Landscape Research Group The Building Centre

Anastasia Nikologianni

Birmingham City University

Maggie Roe AFLI

Newcastle University

Davies White Ltd LCDG

Royal Horticultural Society

Richard Sneesby CMLI RSA

Shireen Chambers

Institute of Chartered Foresters

DAME SYLVIA CROWE AWARD Wei Deng CMLI AECOM

Mary Bowman CMLI

Gustafson Porter and Bowman

John Hughes RICS

Javier Babi Almenar CMLI

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

STUDENT PORTFOLIO

John Wyer CMLI

LOCAL LANDSCAPE PLANNING AWARD

Professor Nigel Dunnett

Wendy Lancaster CMLI

Bridget Snaith CMLI

David Ames

COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESENTATION AWARD

Carys Swanwick HonFLI

Sarah Hopkinson

Meaghan Kombol CMLI

Samer Bagaeen

Colin Pill CMLI

Peter Massini

Eleanor Trenfield CMLI

Bowles & Wyer

University of Sheffield

University of East London

University of Greenwich

Greater London Authority

Dr Sarah McCarthy

Landscape Research Group

Vanessa Norwood The Building Centre

Anastasia Nikologianni

Birmingham City University

Maggie Roe AFLI

Newcastle University

Barton Willmore

Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation University of Sheffield UCL

Eleanor Trenfield Landscape Architect

STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE PLANNING AWARD Wendy Lancaster Barton Willmore

David Ames

Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation

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David Petch CMLI

Townshend Landscape Architects

Dr Laura Novo De Azevedo Oxford Brookes University

Ian Mell AMLI

University of Manchester Reaseheath College Tyler Grange

STUDENT DISSERTATION Sue Ireland FLI

ex City of London and LI committee

Mary Jackson CMLI

Learning Through Landscapes

David Booth AFLI

University of Gloucestershire

Stephen Wilkinson

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

THE AWARD WINNERS ADDING VALUE THROUGH LANDSCAPE AWARD

LANDSCAPE POLICY AND RESEARCH AWARD

Maritime Streets Farrer Huxley Associates

Wandle Vistas Untitled Practice & Fiona Fyfe Associates

COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESENTATION AWARD Bluegreen Liverpool reShaped DESIGN FOR SMALL-SCALE DEVELOPMENT AWARD South Gardens, Elephant Park Churchman Landscape Architects

STUDENT PORTFOLIO AWARD Indulge Me Michael Ekers STUDENT DISSERTATION AWARD

LOCAL LANDSCAPE PLANNING AWARD Connecting Burton and the Trent Washlands, A New Vision Black and Veatch Ltd

CLIENT OF THE YEAR

STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE PLANNING AWARD

Aberfeldy phases 1 and 2 Levitt Bernstein

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Parks and Open Spaces Strategy and Corporate Natural Capital Accounts Jon Sheaff and Associates

DESIGN FOR A LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENT AWARD

URBAN DESIGN AND MASTERPLANNING AWARD

Learning Forest, Singapore Botanic Gardens Stephen Caffyn Landscape Design

Residential Regeneration at Poole Park Road, Barne Barton, Plymouth Clifton Emery Design

DESIGN FOR A MEDIUM-SCALE DEVELOPMENT AWARD

DESIGN FOR A TEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PROJECT AWARD Forest of Imagination Grant Associates HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION AWARD Cassiobury Park LUC SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP AWARD Thamesmead Land Management Services Ltd

Displaced Ecosystems: Can implementing an ecosystem services approach improve the quality and sustainability of refugee settlements? Joelle Darby

Hub NEW LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL Anneliese Walker VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Mike Browell FELLOW’S AWARD Beech Gardens and The High Walk, Barbican Estate Nigel Dunnett and the Landscape Agency

PLANTING DESIGN, HORTICULTURE AND STRATEGIC ECOLOGY Beech Gardens and The High Walk Barbican Estate Nigel Dunnett and the Landscape Agency

PRESIDENT’S AWARD South Gardens, Elephant Park Churchman Landscape Architects

DAME SYLVIA CROWE AWARD Quarry Garden in Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden Beijing Tsinghua Tongheng Urban Planning & Design Institute

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Professional Awards

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WINNER MARITIME STREETS Landscape Architect: Farrer Huxley Associates Client: Barrow Borough Council Cost Consultant: Farrer Huxley Associates Community Engagement: Farrer Huxley Associates, Growing Well Civil & Structural Engineering: Price & Myers CDM: Baker Mallet Contractor: Ground Control, Marshalls (pre-cast concrete) Plant Supplier: W Crowder & Sons Limited

Barrow-in-Furness has a rich industrial heritage, but the decline in traditional industry has resulted in a degraded landscape around Maritime Streets, where 89 per cent of the flats had become unoccupied. The brief was clear: to improve the public realm, attracting people to live in the area once again, reinvigorating this declining neighbourhood and creating a landscape that would kick-start economic and social growth. Farrer Huxley Associates acted as landscape architect, cost consultant and also – in collaboration with mental health charity Growing Well – as community engagement specialists. Social isolation has been tackled through design. An equitable public realm promotes good mental and physical health, allowing all residents to connect with their community and with nature. The Maritime Streets project is a landscape-led scheme that clearly demonstrates economic and social value. The commitment by the local authority to take action has resulted in the refurbishment of the residential blocks, raising overall occupancy from 11 per cent to 68 per cent. This has increased property values

by 122 per cent and brought almost £1.7m of additional spending to the local economy. The project presents a strong case for landscape as a value-for-money investment and catalyst for economic and social change in areas of deprivation. THE JUDGES SAID:

This scheme understands the value of getting high-level professional engagement at an early stage of the project. The process has actively engaged the community and encouraged a sense of local pride. This model could be replicable for many other locations across the UK.

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ADDING VALUE THROUGH LANDSCAPE HIGHLY COMMENDED

ROYAL EDINBURGH HOSPITAL Landscape Architect: erz Client: NHS Lothian and HUB South East Architect: NORR Planning: Montague Evens Healthcare Advisor: Capita Structural & Civil Engineer: Woolgar Hunter M&E Engineer: RYBKA Main Contractor: Morrison Construction Landscape Contractor: Land Engineering

Royal Edinburgh Hospital has a long standing association with mental health services going back to the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development in 1813. In recent years it has developed strong associations with horticultural groups. But its campus lacked a coherant structure, like many hospital campuses that had developed incrementally over time. The outline business case developed by NHS Lothian set out the

strategy which would help provide immediately accessible, external therapeutic spaces throughout the hospital campus for the delivery of mental health services. erz were appointed as landscape architect, working with NHS staff to develop and refine the clinical brief. This project goes beyond a landscape-led masterplanning approach and shows how landscape and architecture can be fused to

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ensure that the social and health value of access to high-quality landscape can drive the design of the built form. THE JUDGES SAID:

This scheme could be a game-changer in terms of how acute mental health care is delivered.

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COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION

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WINNER BLUEGREEN LIVERPOOL Landscape Architect: reShaped Client: Engage Liverpool and Shed Club supported by National Lottery Awards for All and Tesco Bags of Help

The objective of Bluegreen Liverpool was to promote the forgotten green spaces in Liverpool city centre and to use the potential of these spaces to bring people together. In turn, this would give residents and businesses the opportunity to transform their local area. Due to the disparate nature of the communities in the city centre, Bluegreen developed interventions to engage people through their own curiosity, creating talking points and inspiring action. Connections made during these interventions were developed during subsequent design workshops and design walks, involving over 400 members of the public. Residents were paired with local designers, who developed their ideas into a form that decisionmakers could use. Part of the innovation behind Bluegreen was its accessible approach to reaching isolated communities and the way in which it engaged with decisionmakers. It empowered citizens to transform

their own environment and translated their ideas into a professional format that could be included in funding proposals. The project widened audiences of green infrastructure through this accessible approach, and created enduring connections between the community and decision-makers that will influence green infrastructure decisions both now and in the future. THE JUDGES SAID:

Creates opportunity and encourages engagement in meaningful activities. The project is practical, hands-on and fun.

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COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION tool for the profession through its demonstration of realised outcomes and best practice. It demonstrates how landscape architecture can play a pivotal role in mitigating 21stcentury sustainability and resilience challenges. The bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holistic overview bridges theory and practice in an accessible and engaging manner for professionals, students, clients and the wider public. It uses before, during and after imagery to communicate the temporal aspects of landscape architecture sustainability and the importance of process and time.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH DESIGN Author: Joshua Zeunert Publisher: Bloomsbury, London

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Second, it aimed to encourage increased exploration and uptake of landscape architecture sustainability by clients, stakeholders, students and practitioners. The book acts as a rich learning resource and reference text on the topic, as well as a key advocacy

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THE JUDGES SAID:

A comprehensive reference text book with great graphics. We would all like a copy!

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WINNER SOUTH GARDENS, ELEPHANT PARK Landscape Architect: Churchman Landscape Architects Client: Lendlease Architect: Maccreanor Lavington Structural & Civil Engineer: Robert Bird Group M&E Engineer: TUVSUD Arboriculture: Treeworks Environmental Practice Public Realm Landscape Architect: Gillespies Ecologist: Gary Grant Ecology: RSK Contractor: Lendlease Landscape Contractor: Gavin Jones

The South Gardens project has provided 360 new homes across three city blocks as part of the Elephant Park project that is regenerating the 25 acre Heygate Estate in Elephant and Castle, south London. The overall project will bring significant positive change to the landscape of an iconic London site, by providing 3,000 homes, 50 new shops, and a 2-acre park, the largest new green space in central London for 70 years. This £3bn regeneration is led by Lendlease, with CLA coming on board as landscape architects in 2013, and is due for completion by 2025. South Gardens is highly relevant to landscape architecture as it is provides a case study of the residential landscape as urban sanctuary – an inclusive and ecologically rich environment. The project’s philosophy places the community, wellness and ecology at its heart. The high quality and environmentally sensitive design of the communal courtyards and roof terraces, and the incorporation of green roofs demonstrate sustainability at the heart of the project – from the incorporation of SUDS through the use of rain gardens, to the strategies for insect, bird and bat habitat creation.

The project has demonstrated an extensive and imaginative stakeholder and community engagement throughout the design process that have helped to shape the successful delivery of the amenity spaces. THE JUDGES SAID:

This is an outstanding and innovative project that has fully complied with the project brief to deliver a liveable, engaging playful and residential amenity landscape with intrinsic ecological value.

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DESIGN FOR A SMALL-SCALE DEVELOPMENT HIGHLY COMMENDED

THE DUNBAR BATTERY Landscape Architect: rankinfraser

The Dunbar Battery and Harbour is owned by the Dunbar Harbour Trust, a charity whose remit involves the social welfare, public education and operation of the harbour. The project undertook the regeneration of the battery, along with the creation of a new public gathering space – one that would promote education and public art, while also conserving a Listed Building. rankinfraser was lead consultant for all stages of the design and delivery of this project. The design sought to amplify the existing spatial character while transforming the space into a multi-functioning

public arena. For example, the most significant new structure, the amphitheatre, is integrated into the void formed by the walls of the former hospital so as to leave the trace of the hospital untouched and the views unimpeded.

THE JUDGES SAID:

A strong and considered landscape project, with distinctive contemporary detailing inserted into an historic coastal site.

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SEETHING LANE GARDENS, TEN TRINITY SQUARE Landscape Architects: Capita Lovejoy and City Of London Client: Reignwood Group Landscape Contractor: Frosts Construction Main Contractor: Ardmore

Seething Lane Gardens is a public space leased and managed by the City of London. The project facilitated the sustainable reuse of the listed Ten Trinity Square, which was at risk due to unoccupancy. The project sought innovative solutions in order to deliver a pocket park that would balance the needs of people, environment, heritage and townscape in the heart of the capital. Nick Miller CMLI has been responsible for delivering the scheme 24

since 2013, alongside Martin Kelly FLI, who has been project director since inception. Their resulting garden design was framed by two sensitively designed pavilion buildings that host vehicular lifts to the basements below. Sustainability is at the heart of the design philosophy and the plant selection was guided by climate change adaptation and local microclimate conditions. Comparison to the state of the square before the new scheme

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shows just how transformational the new landscape has been: the planting, soft landscape and biodiversity aspects of the project were well considered; and the gradient across the site – from more formal areas to the ‘wilderness garden’ – was an exciting concept. THE JUDGES SAID:

This is an impressive and very high-quality scheme.

DESIGN FOR A SMALL-SCALE DEVELOPMENT HIGHLY COMMENDED

SHADWELL ESTATE Landscape Architect: Turkington Martin Client: Peabody Landscape Contractor: Blakedown Consultant: Light Follows Behaviour

The Shadwell Estate, originally built by Peabody in 1866 and added to throughout the 1900s, lacked any recognisable identity or amenity value for its residents. The client’s brief was to create high-quality outdoor spaces that would strengthen community cohesion, enhance biodiversity and provide places for socialisation. However, the residents’ existing negative perception of the estate was the single biggest challenge that the project had to overcome. Central to the project, helmed by Turkington Martin, was the creation of a sense of identity for the whole estate, to improve access to green space and to maximise opportunities

to bring people together. The landscape proposals create a ‘garden’ for the residents, providing a series of formal and informal social spaces. The Shadwell Estate improvement works demonstrate to a wider regeneration audience that social housing environments can be highquality spaces that support vibrant communities. THE JUDGES SAID:

This is an excellent piece of design: considered, robust, but with a sense of fun and joy – a scheme which transforms the space and the lives of those who use it.

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WINNER ABERFELDY PHASES 1 & 2 Landscape Architect: Levitt Bernstein Client: Aberfeldy Village LLP Lead Architect: Levitt Bernstein Project Manager: Mace Structural Engineer: Campbell Reith Consulting M&E Consultant: THD Consulting Engineers Quantity Surveyor: CPC Project Services Main Contractor: Willmott Dixon Housing

The project brief was to improve the living environment for residents of the Aberfeldy Estate in east London. This would include providing more than 1,000 new homes set around a structure of new green spaces within a tight urban context. This involved looking at pedestrian and cycle strategies to break down the barriers of the A13 and A12 highways, as well as introducing a new hierarchy of open spaces within the masterplan. Levitt Bernsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landscape studio team had worked as part of the multi-disciplinary design team since the inception of the outline masterplan. The landscape-led approach delivered a quality that lifts this project to the kind of everyday excellence needed in all affordable homes and places projects. The fully considered design was underpinned by extensive public consultation, which has had a positive impact on the proposals. The final design is faithful to the initial concept. The materials are well considered, and the detail and the junctions have

been carefully planned to provide an attractive yet robust finish. This project demonstrates excellent placemaking, where the public realm elevates what could have been an ordinary scheme, into becoming an exemplary project. THE JUDGES SAID:

The sophistication and continuity of the stakeholder engagement process has clearly paid off with a palpable sense of ownership, care and pride.

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DESIGN FOR A MEDIUM-SCALE DEVELOPMENT HIGHLY COMMENDED

MILL LANE & DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY PUBLIC REALM Landscape Architect: AECOM Clients: Leicester City Council and DeÂ Montfort University Project Manager: Faithful & Gould Principal Contractor: Danaher & Walsh

AECOM was commissioned by Leicester City Council to prepare a public realm design for Mill Lane, the main pedestrian spine running through the De Montfort University campus. The scheme sought to forge greater links between the city centre and peripheral residential areas, in a way which would be both sustainable, while also contributing towards Leicester becoming a resilient city. This project demonstrates how influential a client in the public sector can be when there is a clear

vision and commitment to achieving long-term public value. Its objectives and tangible response to stakeholder input has transformed Mill Lane and enhanced the integration of the University with its immediate environment. The collaboration between the client and the design team is evident in how the landscape architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision evolved and was delivered. Sustainability was embedded in all facets of the scheme, from the strategic level of promoting walking

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and cycling, down to the detail of the rain gardens supporting ecology and managing water. This project demonstrates how a local authority can deliver exemplary public realm.

THE JUDGES SAID:

This project demonstrates how meaningful consultation can improve and add value to the design.

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WINNER LEARNING FOREST, SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS Landscape Architect: Stephen Caffyn Landscape Design Client: National Parks Board Owner: Singapore Botanic Gardens Submission Architect: CLK Architects Civil & Structural Engineer: ARUP Singapore Pte Ltd M&E Engineer: ARUP Singapore Pte Ltd Quantity Surveyor: Turner & Townsend Environmental Engineer: DHI Water & Environment Main Contractor: Toh Kim Bock C-E Contractor Ptd Ltd Landscape Contractor: Prince’s Landscape & Construction Pte Ltd

Singapore’s National Parks Board appointed Stephen Caffyn Landscape Design as landscape architect and lead consultant to design the Learning Forest, a 9.8 hectare expansion to the world renowned Singapore Botanic Gardens. The character of the Learning Forest was designed to be natural, wild and adventurous – an educational rainforest experience in the heart of the city. Canopy walkways, a canopy web, wetland boardwalks, stepping stones and bridges enable visitors to experience the forest and the wetland areas in exciting new ways. The conserving and improving of the existing southern forest and its connectivity to Singapore Botanic Garden’s central rainforest was also a key feature of the project. The highly contemporary designs more than met the challenges of difficult topography and the desire

to both exhibit and protect the magnificent existing flora and fauna. The design successfully engages visitors with the rich history and natural heritage of the site, while enhancing the biodiversity of the existing forests and using advanced sustainable techniques throughout. THE JUDGES SAID:

Stephen Caffyn has implemented a scheme that is a rich infusion of design inspiration combined with ultimate respect for the natural environment.

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DESIGN FOR A LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENT HIGHLY COMMENDED

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT KRANJI MARSHES

marshland, woodland, and grassland habitats. The Kranji Marshes Improvement Project was intended to reinstate the marsh as a haven for freshwater birds, to enhance the surrounding support habitats and to provide access and facilities for visitors.

Landscape Architect: Stephen Caffyn Landscape Design Client: Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore Architect: Metaphor Design + Architecture Civil Engineer: JS Tan & Associates M&E Engineer: Tham & Wong LLP Quantity Surveyor: CSN Consultants Pte Ltd Environmental Engineer: DHI Water & Environment (S) Pte Ltd Contractor: Landscape Engineering Pte Ltd

Kranji Marshes is one of the few remaining freshwater marshes in Singapore. Over time, the buildup of sediment and vegetation had slowly turned large portions of the marsh into land.

Stephen Caffyn Landscape Design, led the team in the design of the environmental improvements and visitor facilities. The project, which incorporated sustainable design, sought to promote awareness of biodiversity and the environment through nature experiences, interpretive signage, environmental art and sculptural elements that would interest and engage visitors. Kranji Marshes is now home to more than 170 species of birds, 54 species of butterflies and 33 species of dragonflies, including nationally threatened species such as the grey-headed fish eagle and straw-headed bulbul. THE JUDGES SAID:

The journey and spaces created have an intimate scale appropriate for the close proximity to nature.

This 56.8Â hectare site comprises

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BUSHEY NEW CEMETERY Landscape Architect: J & L Gibbons Client: United Synagogue Architect: Waugh Thistleton Architects Structural & Civil Engineer: Elliott Wood Partnership M&E Engineer: P3r Engineers

landscape was naturally a priority for the team at landscape architects J & L Gibbons. Their design aimed to alter the perception of the building cluster by integrating a new prayer hall, mortuary, parking and burial space seamlessly into the landscape. The design of the Bushey New Cemetery provides a subtle

Project Manager & Quantity Surveyor: Deacon & Jones Planning Consultant: Dalton Warner Davis Soil Consultant: Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare Associates Arboricultural Consultant: Crown Consultants Ecology Consultant: The Ecology Consultancy Main Contractor: Buxton Building Contractors Soft Landscape Contractor: Dixon Landscapes

Located within the green belt, Bushey New Cemetery in Hertfordshire forms an extension to the existing United Synagogue Jewish burial ground. A sensitive approach to the design of the 16 acre cemetery 32

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yet highly functional setting that is organised around the traditions of Jewish burial practice. The design works at two distinct levels: the ceremonial landscape scale, with long framed views along processional pathways for dignified communal remembrance; and intimate places to rest and contemplate, that allow a close connection with both soil and water. The landscape has effectively delivered both the need to retain a green and open character appropriate for the green belt and a serviceable cemetery with all the functions of burial and ceremony required by the Jewish community. THE JUDGES SAID:

The wild flowers and grasses and the retention of the veteran oak trees all provide a calm juxtaposition for the solid and simple forms of the prayer hall to reside.

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DESIGN FOR A TEMPORARY LANDSCAPE

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WINNER FOREST OF IMAGINATION Landscape Architect: Grant Associates Collaborators: 5x5x5=creativity, Herman Miller, Bath Spa University, Feilden Clegg, Bradley Studios, Imaginnovation, Carpenter Oak and Woodland, The House of Fairy Tales, Illustrious, Aerocene Foundation, Wyevale Nurseries

The Forest of Imagination (FoI) connects people in the city of Bath to its public realm and landscape setting. It showcases the creative imagination of the city through the annual, temporary transformation of familiar city spaces, each with a strong underlying environmental narrative. Landscape architects are at the heart of this project: consistently demonstrating their capacity to lead, inspire and inform through creative design and collaborative working. Grant Associates masterplan each event and design and manage the physical transformation of the chosen sites. The FoI is a unique collaboration between the creative industries and the community of Bath. In just five years, its profile has helped the council move towards becoming a Child Friendly City and is recognised as a key project in the creative strategy. FoI has developed a methodology for bringing together a wide range of disparate people to transform a city

space with a strong environmental message. The project also makes everything from borrowed, found or recycled materials as a way of highlighting the importance of sustainability. The success of FoI has also been recognised by national and international organisations, which have been inspired to develop similar projects in places like Manchester, Barcelona and Singapore. THE JUDGES SAID:

It demonstrates the potential of landscape architecture to be a social catalyst and has had a high impact in the city in terms of increasing visitor numbers, collaborators and funding.

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ST HELEN’S MOORISH-STITCH: A GARDEN ON BEHALF OF McARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET YORK Landscape Architect: Urban Wilderness Ltd Client: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York Project Managers: RM Contractors (UK) Ltd and supported by Gardeners Harvest Ltd Festival Organisers: Make It York and the York Business Improvement District Festival Event Curator: Lotte Inch on behalf of Make It York Principal Contractor: RM Contractors (UK) Ltd

The project involved the creation of garden for the Bloom! Festival in York, which was celebrating 250 years of the Ancient Society of York Florists. A key aspect of the client’s brief was to sensitively promote the company’s core fashion retail business within this environment.

The garden aimed to be redolent of York while also connecting people to plants and to their environment with a sense of fun or playfulness. From a practical perspective, it was important that the installation be in-flower during the festival, while also being able to be relocated from York to the Designer Outlet, in order to extend its lifetime beyond the four days of the festival. The final concept sought to combine planting inspired by the North York Moors with a modular ‘stitch’ pattern, referencing fashion design. The installation was sustainable and 90 per cent of all materials and labour were locally sourced. Part of the project’s innovation involved partial offsite fabrication to tackle time constraints. It was responsive to its context, given a need to protect existing paving and to work around public seating. And it was informative, with printed plant names promoting the client’s environmental sensitivity and sustainability.

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THE JUDGES SAID:

This was a simple but highly effective and sustainable design project that temporarily transformed the urban space in which it was located. The choice of planting was impressive, inspired by the local region, but with emphasis on species in flower for the temporary lifespan of the project. This scheme was delivered for a modest budget but demonstrated great value for the client. It received an overwhelmingly positive response from the public, and has demonstrated how the introduction of planting can transform a hard public space into an urban oasis.

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WINNER THE RESTORATION OF CASSIOBURY PARK Landscape Architect: LUC Client: Watford Borough Council Architect: Knox Bhavan Architect: (Hub) / ReesBolter Architect: (Café + Bandstand) Project Manager: LUC / Watford Borough Council Structural Engineer: Price & Myers M&E Consultant: Arup Quantity Surveyor: FT Allen Ltd

Cassiobury Park represents the last surviving portion of the grounds of the country seat of the Earls of Essex. The project aimed to restore and reveal the lost character and features of this 380-year-old designed landscape, while also revitalising the ‘People’s Park’. LUC led a large design team to collectively transform Cassiobury Park into an 21st century update of the ‘People’s Park’, creating a comprehensive management plan based on good background research, highlighting the lost features and hidden heritage of the site. The ‘People’s Park’ now has a multipurpose hub building – including café, changing rooms and education space – effortlessly positioned in the landscape to complement the redesigned paddling pools. It is now cherished as one of Britain’s ten most popular parks, offering something to people of all ages and abilities, providing everything from quiet relaxation

and interaction with nature to opportunities for learning, community participation, wellbeing, and play. The project demonstrates an imaginative application of research to contemporary uses in this popular park, showing a clarity of purpose in taking the scheme forward, using energyefficient design and a high level of sustainability. THE JUDGES SAID:

The joy of Cassiobury Park and the community’s involvement shone through this excellent and comprehensive £5m project.

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HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION understanding of the historical context and use of the site. It took account of the particular site constraints, and repositioned the hall and courtyard at the centre of the wider townscape. The results were a sensitive restoration and re-use of the courtyard, using high-quality materials that link well to the historic building. The response meets modern accessibility and functional requirements while being sympathetic to the context. The team approach has produced a transformative project which successfully integrates a contemporary landscape into a historic setting.

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THE PIECE HALL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT Landscape Architect: Gillespies Client: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Lead Architect: LDN Architects, Edinburgh Project Manager: Turner & Townsend Structural Engineer: Buro Happold M&E Consultant: Buro Happold Quantity Surveyor: Gleeds Exhibition Designer: Cambell & Co Main Contractor: Graham Construction Water Feature: The Fountain Company Approved Building Inspector: Hickton

Built in 1779, the Grade-I listed Piece Hall in Halifax, is the sole survivor of the great 18th century northern cloth halls. By 1970 it was unused, in disrepair and only escaped demolition by a single vote in 1972.

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In 2013, the Piece Hall Transformation Project was undertaken, which would bring it back into public use. The project’s thorough historic research shows an excellent

An excellent repurposing of the space with great sensitivity to a nationally significant building.

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BROMPTON CEMETERY CONSERVATION PROJECT Landscape Architect: LDA Design Client: The Royal Parks

The Grade I-listed Brompton Cemetery is one of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries. Built in the 1840s, it is an enchanting space with numerous Grade II and II*-listed buildings and monuments. It is the only UK cemetery owned by the Crown and managed by The Royal Parks. The Cemetery and its historic structures, including chapel and monuments had fallen into disrepair, with its catacombs classified as ‘at risk’. A four-year, £6.2m ‘Parks for People’ restoration project, funded by the

Heritage Lottery Fund and The Royal Parks, has revealed hidden architectural gems, revitalising Benjamin Baud’s original garden cemetery design. The Royal Parks appointed LDA Design to develop the masterplan to manage the restoration project, including the design of two new buildings and assorted conservation works. The restoration required a fine balance of heritage, design, innovation and maintenance.

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The project has given Brompton Cemetery a new lease of life, and preserved a historic landscape for future generations. THE JUDGES SAID:

We were very impressed with the revitalisation of a special historic site achieved through close work with communities and sensitive interventions.

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GUNNERSBURY PARK ‘PARKS FOR PEOPLE’ PROJECT Landscape Architect: Ealing Council Landscape Team Clients and partners: Ealing Council and Hounslow Borough Council; Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund; Historic England Architect: Rodney Melville + Partners Civil Engineer: Stirling Maynard M&E Engineer: Qoda Cost Consultant: Turner Townsend Heritage Landscape Consultant: Sarah Couch Historic Landscapes Conservation Management Plan: Purcell Archaeology: Museum of London Archaeology Landscape Management Plan: Land Management Services Park Interpretation: Redman Design Lead Contractor: Quinn London Landscape: Gavin Jones Ltd Hydrology: Waterscapes Ltd Other: Friends of Gunnersbury Park and Museum; Gunnersbury Users Volunteers Group

Gunnersbury Park ‘Parks for People’ Project is the product of five years of extraordinary teamwork by two local authorities, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic England, numerous consultants, contractors and members of the local community. After decades of budget cuts, this 18th century park had reached a critical state, with some listed structures already lost and many others on Historic England’s ‘at risk’ register. Many local people had lost confidence in the council’s’ ability to restore the site. A practical hands-on approach and strong community outreach was combined with the expertise of a dedicated team of heritage and landscape professionals to overcome all these challenges. The use of the Ealing Council in-house team of landscape architects throughout the project ensured there was a high level of skill put towards restoring this site. The project has delivered a beautifully restored park, fit to

meet the challenges of the future, while also celebrating its own unique past. The project displayed a good level of understanding of the heritage assets of the site, and sensitivities both on and off site, which has clearly informed the master-planning for the project.

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Excellent work to restore historic views and structural tree-lines.

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SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP

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WINNER THAMESMEAD Landscape Architect: Land Management Services Ltd Green Infrastructure Consultant: Gary Grant

In 2016, Peabody acquired the Thamesmead Estate. Over the next 20 to 30 years, it is anticipated that Thamesmead will be transformed with a commitment by Peabody to invest an estimated £1bn in housing, green spaces, waterways and economic prosperity. From the outset, Peabody promoted a landscape-led approach. Land Management Services Ltd were involved from the early discussions about the project, which identified the enormous potential of the landscape infrastructure of Thamesmead. However, they also recognised the lack of understanding of the extent of the estate, and concerns about its current condition and future management and maintenance, and the lack of a relationship between the vast majority of residents and the landscape. The Estate Management Plan was created to help tackle these challenges, and will be modified and updated in parallel with investment in the infrastructure and public realm over time. The significance of the

plan lies in its recognition of the importance of landscape stewardship to ensure that future investment in landscape infrastructure is protected. This scheme demonstrates a sound understanding of landscapescale management, with a coherent approach to complex site issues. The Estate Management Plan makes clear recommendations, including a framework with a costing methodology to guide its management for the next 20-30 years. THE JUDGES SAID:

Plan ownership and delivery content, including details on management structure, was excellent.

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MET OFFICE SCIENCE PARK Project Architect: Stride Treglown Client: Met Office Concept Architect: Atkins Contractor: Willmott Dixon Soft Work Contractor: Glendales M&E Engineers: Arup and NG Bailey Structural Engineers: WSP and Haley Engineering Structural Engineer: Haley Engineering

In the development of its Exeter Science Park, the Met Office wanted to create a landscape that would be visually interesting, predominantly native, and one where the planting would provide a habitat for wildlife with particular consideration for pollinating species. There was also a wish for the design to integrate with the existing context and anchor the building into the landscape. In response to this brief, the landscape team at Stride Treglown developed a planting palette using native grasses and willow, to complement the existing Science Park planting and provide companion species with the ability to provide

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nectar and pollen. This planting ethos was extended to the three, beautifully austere water features, which have been softened with a simple palette of flowering native plants. The planting now frames them and creates a habitat in this strong modern design. The concern for pollinating insects and symbiosis with planting was interesting and represented a change in approach supported by the client. THE JUDGES SAID:

This scheme demonstrates a high level of interest and research into pollinating planting at the Met Office complex.

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LANDSCAPE POLICY AND RESEARCH

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WINNER WANDLE VISTAS Landscape Architects: Untitled Practice and Fiona Fyfe Associates Client: Living Wandle Landscape Partnership Scheme Graphic Designer: Studio April Video Production: Bobbin Productions

The ambition behind this project was to explore the identity of the Wandle Valley as a distinct region with its own signature landscape; to define a ‘Wandle Vista’ and embed this into planning policy; and to act as a stimulus for legacy projects. The requirements were to produce a technical document and a community-inspired legacy output, which would include the training of local volunteers. Landscape architects Untitled Practice and Fiona Fyfe Associates were lead consultants. One of the key innovations of Wandle Vistas was the use of rural landscape techniques within an urban context. The project was an effective celebration of the under-represented qualities of the Wandle Valley, from downland to delta. The planning document communicates the potential of the Regional Park as an interconnected asset and sets opportunities for delivering green infrastructure and landscape management in a coordinated approach across four London boroughs. Crucially, it also connects people with place, promoting health and wellbeing benefits and sustainable travel options.

The project exceeded the client’s expectations, delivering their vision and legacy aims, building appreciation for the landscape scale and partnership working to protect and enhance the Valley. To the profession, it is an exemplar project of engagement and communication, supporting education and decisionmaking at sub-regional and locallandscape scales. THE JUDGES SAID:

Lovely, well-designed range of documentation with a wide variety of uses – in education, interpretation, policy, best practice.

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EXMOOR’S AMBITION Client group: Exmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor Society and Exmoor Hill Farming Network Contractor: Rural Focus (UK) Ltd

The Exmoor’s Ambition project seeks to pre-empt the impact of Brexit on the future for food, farming and the environment. It proposes a simple, integrated and locally accountable policy, incentivising all the public benefits provided by the countryside. Exmoor’s Ambition is designed around the distinctive qualities of landscapes and the vital role of farmers as landscape managers. It aims to show how a register of natural capital assets provides the basis for integrating support for all the public goods that can be provided from farmland and woodland, such as scenic beauty, healthy food and soils, flourishing nature and enterprising businesses. The project is directly responding to policy by

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carrying out a pilot response to enable DEFRA to come up with a practical long-term replacement for land management schemes. This project stands out from other work on post-Brexit agrienvironment policy by being the only one that is costed with an appendix setting out an annual budget. It is also unique in being location-specific, reflecting the special qualities of an upland landscape, and supported by both environmental and farming bodies. THE JUDGES SAID:

It creates understanding and aspirations within society but framed from a farming perspective.

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LOCAL LANDSCAPE PLANNING

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WINNER CONNECTING BURTON AND THE TRENT WASHLANDS: A NEW VISION Landscape Architect: Black & Veatch Partners: Environment Agency; East Staffordshire Borough Council; The National Forest Company; Staffordshire Wildlife Trust; and Trent Rivers Trust

This project aimed to provide an overarching vision for connecting Burton to the Trent Washlands, building on the partners’ aspirations with imaginative concepts that unlock value and guide future decisionmaking. A particular focus was enabling the Burton Flood Risk Management Scheme to capitalise on, and act as a catalyst for, wider landscape regeneration opportunities. Black & Veatch helped to develop the brief, leading to the addition of an Ecosystem Services Valuation (ESV) and an innovative story map format. The concept of bringing together ESV, Geographical Information System, and more traditional heritage and landscape techniques, including hand-drawn visualisations, proved effective. There is a clear progress from the analysis of the context through to a range of design interventions, both at a strategic scale and also at a smaller scale for volunteer groups. The innovative process – using different research, consultation and

presentation techniques – provides a strong framework for similar projects in future. All of the information is set out in a clear and interactive way on the ArcGIS Story Map. The project provides a breadth of ideas, ranging from small-scale enhancements deliverable by volunteer groups, to ambitious proposals and a vision that has exceeded partners’ expectations. THE JUDGES SAID:

It is clear to see how the public has been engaged and how their responses have been integrated into the solutions.

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NORTHSTOWE PHASE 2 HEALTHY LIVING AND YOUTH & PLAY STRATEGY Landscape Architect: Chris Blandford Associates Client: Homes England

The Healthy Living Strategy illustrates measures for how Northstowe Phase 2 will be designed to encourage active lifestyles, independence and wellbeing. The Strategy builds on the latest evidence and emerging best practice to provide guidance on how to embed healthy living and play measures into the design of green infrastructure. The guidance is applicable to place shaping for other new towns and urban extensions. The Youth & Play Strategy included a detailed review of existing

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evidence to ensure that the it aligned with the aims of NHS Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healthy New Town programme. The emerging principles and ideas were tested at workshops with key stakeholders to ensure the guidance was appropriate and relevant. The strategy breaks new ground in showing how landscape can contribute to creating a healthy new town. Visually engaging and well-

researched, it offers imaginative yet practical and cost-effective solutions for incorporating healthy living into built environment design.

AECOM clearly believes in strong communities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that work for all age groups, cultures, abilities and incomes. This relies on people living in places that are well-planned, designed and built, and communities who celebrate what makes these environments distinctive. Its

landscape studies demonstrate that the skills required to develop an understanding of landscape and townscape character can be applied in even the most challenging of urban environments. They have made a strong case that the landscape profession should play a central part in forming policies for the future development of villages, towns and cities. It is also clear to see how the community have been engaged proactively and consulted upon the initial findings of each assessment.

Landscape Architect: AECOM Client: MCHLG and Locality

Since 2015, AECOM has provided a national programme of technical support to groups engaged in preparing neighbourhood plans. This project draws specifically on the delivery of over 50 Heritage and Character Assessments, which apply the best of local landscape planning practice.

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Delivered in three phases, the town will eventually provide 10,000 new homes for around 25,000 people.

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Good-quality analysis and research distilled for an audience who may not be from technical planning or planningrelated backgrounds.

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STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE PLANNING

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WINNER LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM PARKS AND OPEN SPACES STRATEGY AND CORPORATE NATURAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Landscape Architect: Jon Sheaff and Associates Client: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Project Manager: Margarida Oliveira Parks, Planning and Policy Consultant: Peter Neal Consulting Environmental Economists: Eftec Engagement Lead: Creative Wit Events Strategy and Communications Consultant: Community Brain Play Policy: Rethinking Childhood

Barking and Dagenham is one of London’s principal housing growth areas. The borough is already characterised by significant health inequalities, with the highest childhood obesity rates in England. The brief for the project recognised the significant challenges faced by the council and the opportunities presented by good-quality parks in delivering positive outcomes for communities and for the borough as a whole. Jon Sheaff and Associates were commissioned to develop a new parks and open spaces strategy for the borough. Their proposals clearly demonstrate how socio-economic and cultural considerations have been taken into account, with strong community engagement. The project uniquely demonstrates a comprehensive strategy, shaped with full consideration for the views of residents, stakeholders and partners. It has provided the council with ‘quality trend’ information to provide a clear strategic plan across the whole portfolio. The work has created methodologies and applied natural capital accounting techniques with well documented research and high quality, detailed analysis, culminating in the design of masterplans for

ten of the parks. The project sets a precedent for how to engage with the community and also for evidence based landscape planning at a borough level. Finally, there is a recognition of the importance of management and how long-term funding streams can be provided to ensure effective stewardship. THE JUDGES SAID:

An excellent example of a holistic evidence-based project, and of how natural capital accounting can be approached and implemented to properly inform long-term decision making and resource allocation.

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LANDSCAPE SENSITIVITY AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY FOR LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE Landscape Architect: LUC Clients: Leicestershire County, Leicester City, Blaby District, Charnwood Borough, Harborough District, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough, Melton Borough, North-West Leicestershire District and Oadby & Wigston Borough Councils

Local authorities in Leicestershire have an ambitious vision for the county’s future: positioning the region as a driver of the UK economy, with this growth helping to contribute to people’s health and wellbeing, through the delivery of high-quality development. Working together, the county and district councils have been preparing a non-statutory Strategic Growth Plan (SGP) which identifies long-term development opportunities and which will inform individual Local Plans. The SGP aims to realise the economic potential of a number of key developments across the county, helping to deliver the emerging regional growth framework. LUC helped develop the project, with a multidisciplinary team of landscape, green infrastructure, planning and spatial-analysis specialists.

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This project links landscape sensitivity and green infrastructure studies, covering several previously identified Strategic Opportunity Assessment Zones, as well as the wider city and county. The report provides a weighty and robust evidence base allow the county and local planning authorities to be proactive rather than reactive in accommodating future development. There is great innovation with respect to the inclusion of the green infrastructure plans. THE JUDGES SAID:

The project is comprehensive, thorough and well put together. It will no doubt be of great value to the client group in assisting their decision-making.

The Landscape Institute’s careers campaign is designed to involve members, students, teachers, carers and parents in promoting the profession to a new generation. The campaign is targetted at 14 to 22 year olds and has its own website and social media channels.

Thanks so much to those of you who’ve already been in touch to share your inspiring visuals. Not only is contributing to our content bank a great way to support a crucial campaign, it also lets you share the story of your project and work with a wider audience. Your images help us inspire, engage and educate younger audiences, and showcase the range of roles and passions in landscape. Full details on www. chooselandscape.org/get-involved

Get involved #ChooseLandscape will need the input of as many members as possible to help make it a real success. Below are some of the ways you can get involved.

Tell the world why you #ChooseLandscape We’ve created an editable, printable graphic for you to take out into your favourite outdoor space and let the world know why you #ChooseLandscape. Simply download your choice of the colour or mono logo, type in your own message, print it out, and get snapping!

We’d encourage you to take the printout outside your office or home and find somewhere beautiful nearby that you feel shows what landscape is all about. (It could even be one of your own projects.) Once you’ve taken your picture, post it online – and be sure to include #ChooseLandscape and the LI handle. Twitter: @landscapecareer Facebook: @chooselandscape Instagram: @landscapeinstitute (Remember to follow us while you’re there!)

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Write for the #ChooseLandscape blog Our blog will be go-to hub for young people, career changers, teachers and career professionals wanting to find out more about landscape. We’re looking for top tips and advice articles, career success stories, day-in-the-life blogs and more to help engage new audiences. Have an idea for a blog? Want to write, but need help finding the perfect topic? Get in touch with us chooselandscape@ landscapeinstitute.org and we’ll tell you more about what we’re looking for.

URBAN DESIGN AND MASTERPLANNING

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WINNER RESIDENTIAL REGENERATION AT POOLE PARK ROAD, BARNE BARTON, PLYMOUTH Landscape Architect: Clifton Emery Design Client: Clarion Housing

Barne Barton once formed the largest Royal Navy housing estate in the UK, but in recent years it has been in need of regeneration to bring it up to modern standards. Plans are underway to transform the estate, introducing a mixture of flats, houses and community spaces that create sustainable and vibrant places to live. The aspiration is to orientate the site towards the River Tamar, making a strong landscape connection for people, place and memory. Along the connection, a green street is proposed, forming a residential park and the heart of the neighbourhood. The green street leads to the central space where community uses are proposed. The site itself is clearly challenging and the final response is simple, well-considered and clearlyÂ credible. Clifton Emery Design led the masterplanning process from initial vision to detailed planning and co-ordinated the project team. The project is an essential stepping stone in improving the lives of all

the residents and wider community. TheÂ masterplan is based on a thorough and rigorous understanding of the site constraints and opportunities and what the residents want. It demonstrates best practice in terms of public consultation, urban design, construction and building with nature, making it an exemplar for inspirational regeneration. THE JUDGES SAID:

The site and context analysis was comprehensive and the approach to stakeholder engagement and resident involvement was exemplary.

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URBAN DESIGN AND MASTERPLANNING HIGHLY COMMENDED

EASTFIELDS Landscape Architect: Levitt Bernstein Client: Clarion Housing Group Architects: Levitt Bernstein, Cullinan Studio and Proctor & Matthews Project Manager: Mace Structural Engineer: Ellis & Moore M&E Consultant: MLM Quantity Surveyor: Mace Planning Consultant: Savills

Clarion Housing Group is undertaking the regeneration of Eastfields in Mitcham with a collaborative design team led by Levitt Bernstein architects, urban designers and landscape architects. The brief was to work closely with residents to provide better homes and improve connections to the wider community. Built in the 1970s, the existing estate features a snake-like perimeter building of homes around a central green, creating two distinct zones: inside and outside. Not surprisingly, this Radburn layout, typical of that time, has cut off the estate from its surroundings and increased antisocial behaviour. The new concept has been to turn the existing estate ‘inside out’,

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reallocating green space and reducing the current feeling of isolation expressed by many residents during consultation. The central green is retained, as are most existing trees. New homes have been provided in a series of smaller buildings of varying scales. The ‘linear park’ approach and careful consideration of built form, massing, pedestrian circulation, integration of parking and sustainable design elements are all highly commendable.

THE JUDGES SAID:

The approach to stakeholder engagement and resident involvement was excellent.

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PLANTING DESIGN, HORTICULTURE AND STRATEGIC ECOLOGY

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WINNER BEECH GARDENS AND THE HIGH WALK, BARBICAN ESTATE Landscape Architects: Nigel Dunnett and The Landscape Agency Client: City of London Corporation and Barbican Estate Office Green roof materials and specification of growing medium: ZinCo Plants: Palmstead Nurseries Hard Landscape Contractor: Volker Laser

By completely replanting Phase 1 of the podium-level waterproofing project at Beech Gardens and The High Walk in the Barbican Estate, this project aimed to create an exemplar of sustainable, climate-adapted urban landscape planting. The planting concept was developed in the context of climatechange scenarios for central London, which indicated an increasing frequency of hot, dry summers and the associated increased likelihood of water-use restrictions for landscape irrigation. The design team was responsible for the specification of a new green roof build-up, growing medium and planting design across the whole of the area – and for liaison with structural engineers, architects, lighting engineers, landscape contractors and the client team. This well-researched scheme delivers a breath of fresh air to this urban podium landscape. The

planting offers seasonal change, dynamic colour and textural associations and greatly reduced water input, producing a resilient but community-pleasing landscape. The ‘designed ecology’ approach to planting design provides a way forward for the greening of our urban spaces. The project has also led to real community engagement with the formation of a residents’ gardening group. THE JUDGES SAID:

This represents a new benchmark for the future of urban planting.

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PLANTING DESIGN, HORTICULTURE AND STRATEGIC ECOLOGY HIGHLY COMMENDED

LE JARDIN SECRET, MARRAKECH Garden Designers: Tom Stuart-Smith and Andy Hamilton at Tom Stuart-Smith Ltd Owner, Concept and Project Manager: Lauro Milan: Owner and Supervisor: Sante Giovanni Albonetti Architect: Karim El Achak Photographer: Marianne Majerus

Le Jardin Secret is a palatial riad in the heart of the Marrakech medina. The site had fallen into decline over a number of decades. This project saw the restoration of the building to its condition at the beginning of the 20th century. The decision was made to divide the garden into two separate, contrasting spaces. In the larger space, the designers created a garden which strictly follows the principles and precedents of gardenmaking in the Islamic tradition. The smaller exotic garden was given a more contemporary character, with plants drawn from around the Mediterranean. The concept was that

each garden would refer to different vision of heaven. The understanding of materials is exquisite. The gardens stand up boldly within their built environment, demonstrating a refreshing ambition for planting design.

THE JUDGES SAID:

The exotic garden is a masterclass in plant placement; a living artwork of texture, colour, rhythm and scale.

c Garden- two years post completion. Marianne Majerus, 2018

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Student Awards

STUDENT DISSERTATION

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WINNER DISPLACED ECOSYSTEMS: CAN IMPLEMENTING AN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES APPROACH IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS? Joelle Darby, Birmingham City University

This study assessed whether or not implementing an ecosystem services approach in the planning of refugee settlements can improve the wellbeing of residents, as well as the host community. It looked at how to mitigate against negative environmental impacts on sites after settlements are dismantled. The project also considered the transferability of the approach developed in both technical and cultural responses. In 2016, 67.7 million people worldwide were displaced. Due to the chaotic and often sudden nature of the crises that generate mass movements of people, the challenges are myriad. Refugees are accommodated in a variety of settings, from organised camps to host families, but these camps are always designed for transient use. This thesis focused on a current subject with a clearly defined purpose and structure. The review provides detail on historical precedents, as well as considering the context of ecosystems services, both internationally (UNHCR) and in the UK (DEFRA). The research methodology, which included visits to the ‘Jungle’ in Calais, is wellconsidered and provides evidence of the choice of metrics. The research element examined two locations in Calais and Jordan. The analysis and interpretation explored the different outcomes of both sites with interesting and considered conclusions, particularly recognising the broader ethical contexts within which landscape professionals work. The panel were unanimous in choosing this dissertation as the winner.

THE JUDGES SAID:

For a current topic, the candidate has been able to deliver a practical set of solutions worthy of detailed consideration by the agencies engaged in working with refugees.

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STUDENT DISSERTATION HIGHLY COMMENDED

A NEW APPROACH TO AN INCLUSIVE URBAN PARK FOR ALL PEOPLE: SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR VISUALLYIMPAIRED PEOPLE Ibin Yoon, Writtle University College

This piece of research investigated the challenges faced by visually-impaired people when navigating landscape design. It looked at how multisensory landscapes should be considered, so that visually-impaired people have a more satisfactory and safe experience in public space.

Investigation into the topic through practical activities and interviews with those with relevant knowledge led to the development of clear design principles, advocating an approach that landscape professionals should adopt within their practice. While inclusive design in its broadest sense should be an integral part of design, the project’s focus on developing strategies for people with visual impairment, and the expression of these through a number of well-resolved design solutions, was considered highly commendable.

BREXIT: IN SEARCH OF THE PICTURESQUE? RE-FRAMING LANDSCAPE FOR THE TWENTYFIRST CENTURY Bethan Walke, University of Gloucestershire

A well-structured and clearly set out dissertation, focusing on an important topic that can easily be ignored: the consideration of the needs of people with visual impairment within the landscape design process.

The purpose of this research is broader and deeper than the effects of EU policies on the UK landscape. It is not a retrospective of landscape change as a result of 40 years’ membership of the EU, but ultimately seeks the potential and future prospects (analogous to the picturesque) that landscape can offer as an agent of change, post-Brexit. The work is an extremely well written and engaging submission, informed by current thinking and landscape ideology, while also drawing on historical contextual research.

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This thesis attempts to understand the changing context of Brexit, its challenges and the potential opportunities for landscape architecture.

THE JUDGES SAID:

It explores specific landscape histories, both real and represented; examines the landscape garden, literary landscapes, landscape art and landscape modernism through planning and public spaces; and employs a descriptive and interpretive research strategy, critically analysing and evaluating landscape history.

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THE JUDGES SAID:

The panel were encouraged to see the student being bold enough to identify current, politically and ethically challenging topics such as Brexit.

STUDENT DISSERTATION HIGHLY COMMENDED

THE SKYLINE PARLIAMENT MANIFESTO Luke Whitaker, University of Greenwich

The Skyline Parliament Manifesto is a design-based dissertation encompassing theoretical research and speculative enquiry into the political influences that underpinned the creation and permanency of London’s Greenwich Park. Initially challenged to examine Greenwich Park through the lens of external political influences both past and present, it was the park’s spatial perpetuity and topographic uniqueness that informed the direction of the project. This submission addressed an interesting and topical challenge relating to the current and future increase of tall buildings in London. Additional consideration was given to design interventions within Greenwich Park and the subsequent

relationship with the existing historic and future skyline. While not following a traditional dissertation format, the response, in the form of a Manifesto, seeks to engage a more democratic approach to the evolution of the city skyline. The research, which drew on both the theoretical and policy contexts of tall buildings within cities, led to the proposition of increased public engagement through the advocacy of e-democracy through the use of a digital app. THE JUDGES SAID:

We were particularly impressed with the graphic representations within this entry.

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STUDENT PORTFOLIO

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WINNER INDULGE ME Michael Ekers, Writtle University College

‘Indulge Me’ looked at how digital, analogue and hybrid forms of representation can be used to communicate landscape’s visceral and ineffable qualities. The portfolio demonstrated a narrative based on experience; a kaleidoscope of images drawn from undergraduate modules, overlaid, inverted and distorted, aiming to evoke the evershifting impulses of the sentient mind as it moves through a landscape. The design dissertation, which comprises the bulk of the portfolio, interrogates aleatory systems – defined by Susan Herrington as “the systematic integration of spontaneity, chance, and randomness into the design process”. Aleatory systems are presented as a legitimate part of design development, creating a means of catalysing the creative process, drawing-out subconscious thought and tapping unseen potential in site and designer. The document that holds the portfolio is outstanding. It shows progression throughout the duration of the course. The portfolio engages the reader, as well showing the

breath of skills and knowledge. The project demonstrates the student’s ability to work at different scales, from abstract concepts to detailed technical drawings. The imagery is backed up by excellent research and design development.

THE JUDGES SAID:

Proposals included in the portfolio demonstrate a great degree of creativity both in the topics developed and in the way of communicating ideas.

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Emma Thompson, University of Edinburgh

A passion for the diversity of social and ecological networks within the urban environment and how these work together as systems to inform design runs through this portfolio. The environmental challenges that humans face today provoke a challenge for the landscape profession to both design and encourage social integration, acceptance and knowledge of landscape within communities. This portfolio involved detailed and experimental analysis as part of its design strategy, taking into account historic, social and

environmental context. This excellent portfolio shows a variety of drawings and projects which demonstrate diverse and effective communication skills and knowledge. It is well presented, structured and organised, and is a good example of involvement with a live project. The portfolio is engaging and professional and clearly shows learning progression.

THE JUDGES SAID:

Lots of creativity and innovation combined with a good understanding of context and theory.

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PHILOLUTES & PSYCHROLUTES – LOVERS OF BATHING & LOVERS OF COLD WATER

LIZ STARK University of Greenwich, London MLA Landscape Architecture Graduating 2018 PORTFOLIO OF WORK

Liz Stark, University of Greenwich

This portfolio evolved around the intention to better understand water bodies and watersheds through the exploratory placement of people in existing and future water-centric topographies. Its ambition was to amass a substantial body of theoretical and practical design knowledge on designing with water, through a didactic yet fun approach. By considering how smallscale interventions can become powerful tools in landscape design,

the proposals aimed to act as a strategic springboard for ongoing conversations and collaborative input. The final instalment is a series of waterproof open-water swimming pocket maps, sited at South Dock, the Impounding Station, London Royal Docks and Greenland Dock. The design proposals are creative and innovative with a good communication strategy, making it visually and intellectually stimulating.

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The diversity of graphics – combining hand drawings, computer graphics and physical models – draws you into the proposals and shows a comprehensive range of skills. THE JUDGES SAID:

The portfolio is harmonious in its presentation with an unique visual style.

STUDENT PORTFOLIO HIGHLY COMMENDED

PORTFOLIO Emily Crompton, University of Edinburgh

This portfolio looked at design as a way to understand the functioning of the world and our role within it. The work encompassed two projects, both situated in or at the boundary of national parks. Although the two sites were very distinct – both culturally and ecologically – the context fostered a resourceful approach to design, where meaning is created through the harnessing of existing dynamic systems. A background in illustration and three-dimensional design has led to a clear sense of materiality within the landscape design work presented here.

This is a creative and innovative way of presenting a portfolio: a good breadth of drawings, following an innovative structure. The experimental approach, with models and drawings, allows the reader to understand the design thinking.

THE JUDGES SAID:

The different textures and feel are exciting and engaging.

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Open Awards

DAME SYLVIA CROWE AWARD

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WINNER QUARRY GARDEN IN SHANGHAI CHENSHAN BOTANICAL GARDEN Landscape Architect: Yufan Zhu (Beijing Tsinghua Tongheng Urban Planning and Design Institute) Client: Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, China Engineers: Beijing Zhongyuan Engineering Design Consultant Co., Ltd.

Located at the core of Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, Chenshan Hill is a rare scenic spot in the suburbs of Shanghai, with a long and rich history. Quarrying began at the site at the beginning of the last century and continued until the 1980s. In 2007, with the construction of Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, the Chinese Ministry of Land and Resources approved funding to perform comprehensive environmental management of the quarry. The teams behind the project were inspired by the concept of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taoyuanâ&#x20AC;? (an ideal paradigm of east Asian natural landscape). Through this ideal, the designers employed modern design methods to create a series of attractions, re-establishing the connection between human beings and natural wasteland. The project is a great example of the reclamation of a quarry. The design achieved an outstanding transformation of a scarred landscape into an attractive re-naturalised environment. It not only considers recreation but also the ecological recuperation of its location. The use

of materials, such as stones, and the consideration of the orography, facilitates the integration of the work. The essential character of the quarry was maintained but it now has a functional and user-friendly design that integrates well with the adjacent botanical garden. THE JUDGES SAID:

An excellent example of a fresh approach to quarry restoration. It is an approach which could be applied to quarries elsewhere in China and around the world.

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DAME SYLVIA CROWE AWARD HIGHLY COMMENDED

RICE GARDEN IN SHANGHAI, CHINA Designers: Tongji University; Innovation Urban Green (Dong Nannan); Young Asian Scape Design Co. Ltd (Yu Changbin); Yang Xiaoqing; Yu Jiajun; Chen Yuan; Jin Xiaohui; 2017 Experimental Class of CAUP, Tongji University (Hua Wei ,etc); Postgraduate students of CAUP (Chen Qiang, Hu Shuhan, Hu Qianqian)

Rice Garden is a temporary agricultural garden landscape that is constructed on the same rice field every year. The designs were created by teachers and students from colleges and universities, and by landscape architects. The designers do subtraction design on the harvest land every year and invite local children, young people and older people to participate in its construction. The project is a continuity of a traditional agricultural landscape

with an agriculture-friendly model of sustainability. It has promoted the integration and communication between cities and the village. The garden is also has an online presence charting its progress and development with videos and interactive social media content. The garden changes every year, making it an ongoing experience, which, if monitored each season, could help to better understand the interaction of people with different open spaces. This project introduced innovative temporary designs to a

small rice garden, while still retaining the landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s productive capacity.

and an amphitheatre. These designs have also vastly improved the environmental quality of the site by providing ecosystem services such as filtering rainwater, absorbing air pollutants and assisting in mitigating the urban heat island effect. Wangjing SOHO demonstrates an exemplary high-quality finished public space that compliments its associated office buildings. The design harmoniously reflects the unique architectural style of the associated buildings designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The space is inviting and has stimulated

public use and interaction. The international character of the project demonstrated a clear and admirable collaboration between the architects, the landscape design practice and the contractors in China.

THE JUDGES SAID:

An admirable aspect of the project was that it provided a meeting place for different social groups, thereby enriching the project and creating learning opportunities for members of the local community and for professionals.

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WANGJING SOHO PARKS: CREATING A NEW GREEN URBAN HUB Landscape Architect: Ecoland Planning and Design Inc. Client: SOHO China Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects

The brief set the challenge of delivering a mixed-use commercial complex in a densely populated area of Beijing. The project called for a backyard oasis in which people could interact with each other and with nature, making it a pinnacle destination for local workers and residents in the booming Wangjing district. The result, Wangjing SOHO, has become one of the most recognised locations in Beijing. Its park structures include a fountain plaza, a curvilinear bridge, botanic pathways 80

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The materials and finish are of an extremely high quality, which could serve to raise the professional and construction standards of other projects globally.

DAME SYLVIA CROWE AWARD HIGHLY COMMENDED

THE BLOCK Landscape Architect: desert INK Client: Tamdeen / Tecom

The Block provides a great example of how site-found waste materials can be successfully used to create both character and function within a public landscape.

This award-winning urban park project was constructed to provide the primary outdoor recreational space for the Dubai Design District, while simultaneously drawing in visitors from outside the community to explore this new urban district. The design was shaped by the environmental and climatic conditionsÂ of Dubai. The composition of the elements both exploited and moderated the challenging conditions, combining sunny areas with shady spaces. desert INK seized the opportunity to use more than 700 surplus concrete quay-stones abandoned at the site during the construction of the adjacent Dubai Water Canal. The

use of such local materials not only served to reduce the environmental impacts of the construction process, but critically helped to define a new, locally-relevant palette of landscape materials. The Block provides a successful case study advocating the incorporation of native materials within landscapes. THE JUDGES SAID:

It is commendable that the design put an emphasis on the reuse and recycling of concrete material, thereby reducing the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental footprint.

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Special Awards and Accolades

CLIENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

WINNER HUB HUB (in collaboration with B|D Landscape Architects)

HUB has won the Client of the Year Award for 2018. The forward-thinking developer was nominated by B|D Landscape Architects for its progressive approach to delivering thoughtfully designed homes and places. The two companies have been collaborating on numerous projects for the past decade. This collaboration has always placed high-quality landscape architecture as an integral part of each project, leading to highly successful and award-winning schemes. HUB has also fostered strong relationships with other Landscape Institute-registered landscape practices, including Grant Associates, Churchman Landscape Architects and BCA Landscape. The company builds on these strong working relationships with its multidisciplinary design team; while regular project meetings help strengthen the collaborative nature of each

undertaking. HUB is always vocal in its support for quality of design and the respective landscape vision for each new scheme. HUB has built a reputation around a new way of thinking about property development – putting residents and investors at the heart of its strategy to develop homes. It helps to support and empower communities. From deal structuring to design

and delivery, it seeks to pioneer change. HUB continues to support B|D through on-going commissions, recognising B|D’s contribution to creating great homes for Londoners and giving B|D the platform to present and share its experience and ideas with others. HUB’s recognition of the vital role that landscape architects play in creating successful places for people is greatly valued.

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NEW LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

WINNER ANNELIESE WALKER

Anneliese Walker joined Tyler Grange LLP in October 2013 straight from college and ever since has consistently demonstrated excellent leadership qualities. Anneliese passed her P2C exam on 1 June 2018 to become a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute and actively encourages others to consider looking at chartered membership, whilst sharing her experiences with the pathway. Her direct influence on the team has been to form a cohesive, interactive, and fun environment, whilst delivering technical work for clients, and also training new starters. For example, Anneliese has been providing mentoring and ongoing support to two new landscape consultants who joined the team in May 2018.

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JAMES PENNY

James Penney is an exemplary candidate for New Landscape Professional. James’ approach to landscape architecture is bold, confident and innovative, yet also thoughtful and sensitive. James has guided many projects from inception to completion and often stays involved in his own time beyond the defect stage, due to his commitment and interest in his work. He is always willing to learn and develop his skills and also enjoys passing on his knowledge and expertise to others. James consistently demonstrates his leadership and management skills within Allen Scott and is responsible for managing graduate landscape architects within the team. His commitment and leadership skills were recently recognised by Allen Scott when James was made an associate director.

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Committed to both the profession and society, Anneliese is a worthy winner. She has shown great promise, being promoted within her firm at the age of 25. She already gives back to the profession by mentoring new team members. Our judges were also impressed that Anneliese attends careers fairs and careers events at schools to encourage others to choose landscape as a career option. Anneliese also spends a day per month volunteering at her local Dogs Trust, walking and caring for the dogs with all kinds of temperaments and issues. THE JUDGES SAID:

Committed to both the profession and society, Anneliese is a worthy winner.

A clear leader successfully making a contribution, he has excelled on the many major projects in coastal landscapes he has worked on. James approaches new projects with real conviction and passion. He takes time to understand the place, people, process and context and proactively seeks the views and advice of everyone involved. James is both a great team player as well as a leader in his field.

THE JUDGES SAID:

James has been recognised as a leader by his employer Allen Scott, having risen to the position of associate director.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

WINNER MIKE BROWELL

This year’s Volunteer of the Year award goes to Mike Browell. Mike has 40 years’ experience as a leading landscape architect, arboriculturalist and ecologist. He has been nominated by the Yorkshire and Humberside LI branch for over 30 years of volunteering. For the past 23 years, Mike has been Principal of Weddles. He has delivered countless projects throughout the UK and internationally, and is highly experienced in the field of environmental consulting, where he advises on a wide variety of complex landscape, tree and ecology planning-related matters. He has made a significant contribution in encouraging chartered membership candidates, including the creation of evening support programmes every February and August spanning Sheffield and Leeds.

Mike is also a professional member of the Arboricultural Association, a founding member of the The Chartered Institute Of Horticulture, a Fellow of the Landscape Institute and Visiting Professor of Landscape Architecture at the China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou.

THE JUDGES SAID:

Mike Browell has made a significant contribution to the success of our pathway to chartered membership candidates.

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FELLOWSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AWARD

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WINNER BEECH GARDENS AND THE HIGH WALK, BARBICAN ESTATE Landscape Architects: Nigel Dunnett and The Landscape Agency Clients: City of London Corporation and Barbican Estate Office Green roof materials and specification of growing medium: ZinCo Plants: Palmstead Nurseries Hard Landscape Contractor: Volker Laser

Between 1960 and 1980, the area of London most devastated by WW2 bombing was redeveloped into a new city quarter called The Barbican. Beech Gardens, which forms part of the development, was laid out in the 1970s. “Prior to the completion of this project, the gardens’ shrub-planted podium areas were dull and lacklustre, offering minimal seasonal or visual interest,” said Adrian Wikeley FLI, Chair of the College of Fellows. “This project successfully refreshed the external podium garden, delivering a new landscape that is adapted to climate change and one which offers exceptional seasonal benefits, all delivered at minimal cost.” Importantly the project sets a new precedent for the adaptation and retro-fitting of post-war housing developments. This scheme offers residents enormous seasonal change, visual delight and wellbeing benefits – much needed in this dense, urban, inner-city environment. Climate-change projections suggest an increased frequency of extreme hot and dry summers in the future and Wikeley praised the design for aiming to create a landscape that

is ‘future-proofed’ and climateadapted. “The project design cleverly responds to the unique micro-climate issues of The Barbican – where tall buildings cast intense shade –through planting and a species selection which responds to these difficult conditions,” he said. The lessons from this project would be directly transferable to similar post-war estates countrywide, helping to enhance the health and wellbeing of estate residents.

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PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AWARD

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Churchman Landscape Associates has won the 2018 Landscape Institute President’s Award for its South Gardens project, which forms part of the new Elephant Park in south London. Landscape Institute President Adam White said, “It was difficult to single out one project from so many brilliant winners, but I have chosen a project that places the community, wellness and ecology at its heart.” South Gardens delivers the first 360 new homes of Lendlease’s Elephant Park Masterplan, to replace the former Heygate Estate. Built in 1974, the estate had fallen into severe disrepair and was in great need of redevelopment. The scheme consisted of three plots within the masterplan and borders the Larcom conservation area to the south. The plans will ultimately include the provision of 3,000 homes, 50 new shops, and a two-acre park, the largest new green space in central London for 70 years. This £3bn regeneration is due for completion by 2025. Churchman’s brief was to design the residential amenity areas, including three communal courtyards, two communal roof terraces and 11 green roofs. Starting from the principles set out in the approved masterplan, they undertook concept design and engagement with key stakeholders and the local community. This extensive and imaginative stakeholder and community engagement included ‘walk and talk’ events and design workshops, which helped to shape the successful delivery of the

amenity spaces. White commended this approach, saying: “The level of community engagement rather than just tokenistic consultation should be praised.” South Gardens provides an attractive sanctuary in Zone 1 London – one which responds sensitively to the surrounding architecture and its designated setting. The landscape architects have created a variety of conditions within their planting designs for the courtyards and green roofs aimed at being resilient to climate change. Strategies for insect, bird and bat habitats are embedded covertly into buildings or as conspicuous sculptural objects. The benefit of SUDs has been incorporated through the use of rain gardens and lessons have been taken from permaculture techniques by planting Nitrogen-fixing trees and companion plants near productive fruit trees. White noted the importance of this project to landscape architecture: “South Gardens is relevant to our profession and the sector as it provides a flagship case study of how a residential landscape can become an urban sanctuary – inclusive and

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PRESIDENT’S AWARD

ecologically rich – with a philosophy that places the community, wellness and ecology at its heart. It was also refreshing to hear acknowledgement being given to the landscape contractor, Gavin Jones, who also worked closely with the landscape architect to fine-tune the arrangement of trees, shrubs and boulders.” An inventive mix of property types was created, making the scheme feel like a collection of homes in a small village. These new homes each have a garden, terrace or balcony surrounded by inclusive and accessible green spaces. Sustainability is at the heart of the project and the aim is for it to be the UK’s first Climate Positive development. White noted: “The courtyards link into healthy new streets, encourage strolling, and offer places to pause in horticulturally rich gardens with opportunities to forage fruit or grow fresh food. Opportunities for creative play by children weave through the courtyards and the planting responds accordingly. Biodiverse

green roofs have been designed to mimic locally rare habitats with maximised species diversity.” This is an outstanding and innovative project that has fully complied with the project brief to deliver a liveable, engaging, playful and residential amenity landscape

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with intrinsic ecological value. As White concluded: “The scheme is an exemplary urban residential landscape; achieved through genuine place-making, environmentally sensitive planting and meticulous high-quality landscape design.”

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