Liz
Lake
Associates
Landscape Architects | Landscape Planners | Urban Designers
LIZ LAKE ASSOCIATES : OUR ETHOS At Liz Lake Associates, we are landscape architects,
We assist our clients to prepare early for planning
urban designers and landscape planners. With the
submissions by providing thorough baseline
growing interest in our environment, the need for
studies and impartial assessments, and we use
high-quality and well-planned outdoor space has
our skills to apply veracity and appropriateness
never been greater. From public parks to private
to our work. Liz Lake Associates has a long and
gardens, and from urban extensions to town
successful record as expert witness at public
squares, elegant, inspiring and safe places provide
inquiry for matters affecting the landscape, views
a positive and lasting benefit to our quality of life
and ecology.
and well-being. As a medium sized practice, we are small enough Our approach to projects is holistic, no matter
to offer individual care and attention to projects,
how large or small. From the outset, we start with
and large enough to offer a comprehensive
a fresh vision, take a broad view to assess the
range of skills for the largest and most complex
context, find local inspiration, devise a strategic
landscape schemes.
and sustainable approach, and propose creative solutions.
SURVEY AND ANALYSIS
LANDSCAPE STRATEGY / DESIGN BRIEF
PROPOSALS
DETAILED DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
Site Landscape Survey
Landscape Framework Drawing
Outline Hard and Soft Landscape Proposals Drawings
Tendering and Contract Administration
Analysis of Landscape / Urban Context
Strategic Design and Design Codes
Detailed Planting Proposal Drawings, Plant Schedules and Specifications
Landscape / Urban Character and Visual Impact Appraisal
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment
Conceptual Design and Masterplanning
CONSULTATION Consultation with Client, Design Team and Local Authority
Public Engagement and Stakeholder Events
Graphics and Presentation Boards
Landscape Design Report
Photomontage
Coordination Drawing for Tree Planting, Sight Lines, Services and Street Lighting
Principal Designer Role [CDM 2015]
Detailed Construction Drawings Package, including Proposed Levels and Setting Out information
Detailed Hard Landscaping Proposals, Drawings and Specifications Arboricultural Protection Drawing
Design and Access Statements
On-Site Construction Management
Clerk-of-Works Maintenance and Management Plans
As built drawings
Landscape and Nature Conservation Management Plan
BRISTOL ARENA
BRISTOL
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iz Lake Associates were appointed by Bristol City Council to prepare a Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment for Phase 1 of the Bristol Arena development on land adjacent to the central train station and a short walk from the city centre. A former diesel depot, the site will be radically transformed into an iconic landmark, providing Bristol with a much needed, world-class, 12,000 capacity entertainment venue, due to open in 2018. Phase 2 of the development will follow and comprises of commercial units and residential blocks on the Bristol Arena Island. This one of a kind project for the city of Bristol demanded an in-depth analysis of current baseline conditions through desk study, field work and photographic study. This identified a number of sensitive receptors including the adjacent Grade I listed Temple Meads Railway Station, Conservation Areas, the Arnos Vale Cemetery and residents of nearby neighbourhoods. High resolution LIDAR mapping data, which can identify individual buildings, was used to produce a detailed ZTV which informed our chosen viewpoints. Consideration
was given to local planning policy guidance on tall buildings, which highlighted a number of important views across the city which take in the site. With no Landscape Character Assessment to inform the baseline, a comprehensive Townscape Character Assessment was undertaken to identify the widely contrasting character areas around the site; Residential, Industrial, Business District and City Centre Mixed Use areas. The TVIA was submitted within the Environmental Impact Assessment as part of the planning application and the scheme has now been approved. The TVIA assessed the impact which the development might have on the local townscape character and the visual amenity during the construction phase and also at completion. During the assessment process architectural and landscape mitigation measures were developed to integrate this large-scale of project into the surrounding industrial, residential and commercial neighbourhoods. The assessment also considered the potential cumulative impacts of a second phase of development on the adjacent space.
Client
Planners
Architect
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Bristol City
CSJ Planning
Feilden Clegg
Landscape character areas
Bradley Studios
Key view to arena entrance
Council
Landscape masterplan
THE SITE OF A FORMER DIESEL RAIL DEPOT TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO A ICONIC LANDMARK AND WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT VENUE IN THE HEART OF BRISTOL
RIDGEWAY FARM
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SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
idgeway Farm is a strategic residential site
and exhibiting a strong sense of local vernacular
for over 700 residential units, on the north
architecture which influenced the architecture
east of Swindon.
Developed by Taylor Wimpey
proposed and created the opportunity to form a
Oxfordshire, the scheme is based around a central
strong connection with the historic parts of the
community hub and will include 30% affordable
area. Materials were carefully selected to respect
units 80% of which will be affordable rent and 20%
those traditionally found in the area and will
new build homebuy units.
predominantly be of a natural stone finish.
From the outset the
scheme was designed around a central core of open space, to be predominantly hard landscaping
The
encompassing a primary school, retail facilities and
development, Phase 1 is currently approved and
an integrated play scheme linking to surrounding
being constructed on site. The development has a
play networks. Liz Lake Associates helped select
hierarchical approach utilizing structural planting
local artists to create art installations, using
regimes, a more natural, semi-ornamental style to
predominantly local craftsman to help bring a
the boundaries with a more formal, grid approach
distinct sense of place to the scheme. Due to the
to the Centre. The primary access routes are to be
site's topography and soil structure, we worked
planted with large, semi-mature native tree species
closely with the engineers to create a SUD’s network
leading through the scheme to the central hub
based around a series of seasonally wet/dry ponds,
which encompasses a new primary school and
set within the POS network.
central square, these are to be planted in specific
project
was
split
into
two
phases
of
tree pits to ensure longevity and to provide a high A contextual study was produced which included
structural canopy. This strong landscape structure
the
the
helps to form a cohesive development which
historic villages of Purton and Cricklade forming
responds to its immediate context whilst having its
an attractive, distinctive part of the wider area
own unique sense of place.
site's
immediate
surroundings,
with
Client
Architect
Images
Taylor Wimpey
Focus
Proposed entrance area Play area elevations Public open space sketch
A SCHEME DESIGNED AROUND A CENTRAL CORE OF OPEN SPACE ENCOMPASSING A PRIMARY SCHOOL, RETAIL AND PLAY
CAXTON WORKS
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CANNING TOWN, LONDON
iz Lake Associates are working in Partnership
play equipment. The smaller roof terraces specific
with Tooley Foster Partnership for Galliard
to the individual towers utilise a lightweight
homes on this exciting development, delivering the
approach and almost post industrial reclamation
innovative new 2.2 acre (0.89 hectare) mixed-use
feel which encourages multi-species rich habitat
project. The development comprising 336 exclusive
and boardwalk access. At street level and central to
apartments and penthouses, central to London’s
the development focuses on the pedestrianisation
most prolific regeneration master plan – The Royal
of the existing Hoy Street reflecting high quality
Docks. Royal Gateway will comprise five apartment
paving palette, insitu street furniture giving a
blocks and private landscaped areas including
thriving market style surrounded by 13 commercial
podium landscaped gardens and terraces.
units,
creating
a
vibrant
new
‘cosmopolitan
market’ atmosphere for the entire community. Liz Lake Associates was briefed with the realisation
The pedestrianized street of creative, local retail
of a previous concept scheme for the landscape,
and artisan space which give the new residential
problem solving and designing an amphitheatre
community structure, focus and vitality. The vision
over two stories in the podium deck. Each block
is for the surrounding streetscape to become a
has its own podium consisting of mixed age
vibrant market-style pedestrian space with a mix
multi use play, specified to compliment the bold
of studio workshops, authentic local retail outlets,
modern architecture and industrial heritage of the
cafés and al fresco eateries that will create a vibrant
local area. This is reflected by the use of corten
atmosphere for the new community.
steel and ‘industrial’ style furniture with urban
Client
Architect
Images
Cathedral Group/
The Tooley &
Diverse streetscape and terraces
Galliard Homes
Foster Partnership
Integrated play spaces on roof podiums Bespoke signage to entrance and public realm
CGI: © Galliard Homes
A VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE WILL BE CREATED FOR THIS NEW COMMUNITY WITH A MIX OF RETAIL OUTLETS AND EXCLUSIVE APARTMENTS WITH BESPOKE ROOF PODIUM DECKS
ST ANNE'S WHARF
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NORWICH
t Anne's Quarter is a major redevelopment
a Friary, following this in the 1700’s a Georgian
project located in a prominent location in
formal pleasure garden formed part of the gardens
the centre of Norwich on the banks of the River
to Howard House which is to be restored. More
Wensum. Liz Lake Associates were appointed to
recently in Victorian times the site encompassed a
develop design proposals in order to ensure that
brewery and timber yard.
an integrated and visually appealing public realm is created, befitting this strategic and historically
This integrated design approach will create a series
significant site.
of high quality interconnected pedestrian spaces which link with a new riverside plaza, making a
A hierarchical planting and hard landscape strategy
significant contribution to the enhancement of the
was developed which references the historical
River Wensum and beyond.
context of the site, the site was once occupied by
Client
Architect
Images
Orbit Homes
Ingleton Wood
Early concept sketch Waterfront model River Wensum waterfront
A STRATEGIC MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT SET ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER WENSUM ENCAPSULATING THE RICH CULTURAL HISTORY OF NORWICH CITY CENTRE
TRUMPINGTON MEADOWS
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TRUMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE
iz Lake Associates was commissioned to
The public space and individual plot landscapes
prepare the detailed landscape plans for the
include a combination of native plants and semi-
Trumpington Meadows residential development
native species, many of which are bee-friendly, with
of 350 houses on the southern outskirts of
hedgerows and large trees (oak, lime) and smaller
Cambridge. The proposals include a diverse
flowering trees such as wild cherry, Callery pear var.
mix of housing types and range of community
and rowan adding to the village character. Further to
facilities set within a village framework of public
planning approval of the detailed planting scheme,
open space, green corridors and streets, with
Liz Lake Associates have continued to oversee the
community parks and sustainable urban drainage
landscape implementation within the construction
features.
phase of the development.
A strong landscape framework was established
The majority of the residential properties have now
within the overarching development vision and
been completed and the landscape framework is
objectives identified within the existing Design
being implemented concurrently. The scheme, as
Code. The village quarter character area was further
it matures, will establish a rich and diverse setting
defined with distinctive tree and shrub planting
within which this new community can live, work
palettes focused about community open space
and play.
areas, streetscape, local play areas and individual plot landscape.
Client
Architect
Images
Barratt
Saunders
Mixed surfacing to streetscape
Homes
Partnership
Planting to streetscape Public open space to northern quarter
A STRONG LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK WAS ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE OVERARCHING DEVELOPMENT VISION AND OBJECTIVES IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE EXISTING DESIGN CODE
MARCONI SITE
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CHELMSFORD, ESSEX
ellway Homes (Essex) is building an exciting
in improving permeability in this part of the City
new mixed-use quarter in the heart of
Centre. A key element of the Landscape Strategy
Chelmsford City Centre. A design-led scheme for
has been to ensure that the new link is clearly
437 new apartments and houses as well as a range
legible; the design solution has been to delineate
of flexible commercial uses are proposed on the
the route with curvilinear lines of blue block paving
derelict Marconi Site which was the world’s first
with changes in direction at key movement nodes
purpose built radio factory and site of the first
defined by radiating splashes of blue block paving.
transatlantic radio transmission. A new urban garden featuring Italian Cypress will A broad framework for the public realm was defined
form the principal communal amenity space in the
by Chelmsford City Council and RMA Architects.
heart of the development. A dynamic triangular
Liz Lake Associates’ role was to design a vibrant,
shaped piazza will provide a commercial focus
legible and inclusive public realm creating a series
for the scheme in the south western part of the
of distinct spaces each with its own function and
site and feature active commercial frontages and
character.
opportunities for tables and chairs to spill out onto the south facing side of the piazza.
The proposed scheme will provide a new direct pedestrian and cycle route through the site linking
The planning committee unanimously approved
the train station in the south west with Anglia
the proposals and the project has progressed to
Ruskin University and New Street to the north
implementation on site.
east. This route delivers a key design objective
Client
Architect
Planning
Engineer
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Bellway Homes
RMA Architects
Savills
Ardent Consulting
Early concept sketch
Engineers
Landscape masterplan detail
Limited (Essex)
Commercial square
CGI: © RMA Architects
A NEW MIXED-USE SCHEME ON THE SITE OF THE WORLDS FIRST PURPOSE BUILT RADIO FACTORY
CITY VIZION
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NEWPORT, WALES
iz Lake Associates was commissioned by
Parade development to the rear. Adjacent to a
Taylor Wimpey to redesign this strategic
footbridge landing, a new plaza was designed
site on the banks of the River Usk for high-
which creates an exciting urban environment
quality apartments. The site is a landmark site in
with bars and restaurants and a variety of
Newport which has received significant funding
dwelling types.
in the past decade with major redevelopment and improvement works.
Working closely with the Welsh Assembly, Newport Planning Authority and Newport Regeneration
The landscape architecture team at Liz Lake
Company, a scheme was designed which satisfies
Associates designed a tree-lined boulevard link
all stakeholders aspirations as well as achieving a
which connects the site to the proposed Rodney
landmark scheme for Newport.
Client
Architect
Images
Taylor
Roberts Limbrick
Landscape masterplan
Wimpey
Landscape sketch View from the bridge over the River Usk
CGI: ©Gardner Stewart Architects
A STRATEGIC MIXED-USE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER USK
MONIER ROAD
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HACKNEY WICK, LONDON
onier Road, Fish Island is a key regeneration
a new street and footpath link along the northern
zone post-Olympics. The design ensured all
edge of the scheme the site will help to create a
the criteria set by the London Legacy Development
permeable and visually interesting streetscape
Corporation and the local borough of Tower
which can be used as social spill-out space from the
Hamlets was exceeded. The project will create 45
ground floor hub/ meeting area.
high-quality homes, with commercial units to the ground floor – many of which will be family-sized
Roof Level Amenity and Play Space
units, workspace for small creative businesses,
This mixed-use roof terrace will contain play for
and new public realm in the form of a cafĂŠ and
several age ranges whilst also containing amenity
outdoor terrace as well as a shade garden within
space for residents. Play equipment is positioned
the central open atrium space.
through the space visually reducing the mass but creating a unified space for play surfaced in soft-
The area surrounding the site is characterised
pour surfacing to create visual interest. Accessible
by low grade former industrial buildings and
seating has been positioned within the space
more recently modern residential housing blocks
to provide seating for adults and children alike.
creating a poor quality, generally incoherent
Raised planters have been positioned to soften the
streetscape. The design rationale and concept has
external space and confine and frame views where
been developed in close association with HWO to
necessary, planted with low maintenance grasses
produce a new holistic and sustainable streetscape,
and shrubs the planting will include evergreen
fundamental to this is creating an extension of
hedging as a green backdrop to the planters, low
Wyke Avenue to the south-west; by implementing
water demand plants will reduce water demand.
Client
Architect
Images
AITCH
HWO
Landscape masterplan sketch
Group
Roofscape incorporating bespoke play elements Visualisation of architectural facade and streetscape
SET IN HACKNEY WICK THE SITE WILL PROVIDE PERMEABLE AND VISUALLY INTERESTING STREETSCAPE
STANMORE PLACE
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STANMORE, LONDON
ocated in the London Borough of Harrow,
mixture of native species along the boundaries with
Stanmore
selectively chosen ornamental species within the
Place
is
an
award
winning,
contemporary mixed use scheme set within a
village squares and plazas.
high quality landscape setting. The site is located in a prime position close to Canons Park Station
The overall development has been based on a
and encapsulates a series of plazas incorporating
strategy to retain the majority of the mature trees
formal water features each uniquely designed to
and
sit within the immediate context. Liz lake formed
introducing a variety of native tree species. Hard
an integral part of the planning and design team,
landscape designs were developed to budget
enabling
and Incorporate free draining (permeable) hard
condition
discharge
whilst
taking
concept sketches through to construction.
include enhancement where possible by
surfacing where possible to reduce surface water run-off. Working closely with the engineers and
The landscape masterplan is based upon a series
architects surface water attenuation features within
of permeable, planted boulevards and squares,
the green open spaces were developed to hold
giving a distinct sense of place and hierarchy. To
water and reduce flash flooding during periods of
enhance the scheme a series of semi-mature trees
high rainfall. The final phases of the development
and hedges were carefully selected and included a
are due to be completed during Spring 2017.
Client
Architect
Images
St Edward
Formation / Hamilton
Landscape masterplan Central plaza sketch Section through plaza & water feature
AN AWARD WINNING MIXED USE SCHEME ENCAPSULATING BESPOKE WATER FEATURES
STRADEY PARK
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LLANELLI, WALES
his strategic site in South Wales was once
Developing a cohesive landscape design was
home to the Llanelli Scarlets Rugby Football
paramount in the design approach for the site.
Club and is where Wales famously beat the All
Working closely with the design team, a robust,
Blacks 9-3 in October 1972. The last game was
spatially aware masterplan was developed, based
played in October 2008 and, after a lengthy
around a framework of open spaces and green
planning process, planning was finally approved
route-ways. As part of the residential landscape
in January 2012.
architecture the new watercourse is of particular importance, creating an attractive setting to the
Because of our experience and expertise in
new housing units and becoming a haven for
residential
wildlife.
landscape
design,
Taylor
Wimpey
engaged Liz Lake Associates to develop a scheme that encompasses a former culverted water-course
The landscape proposals were worked up to detailed
within a wildlife area which future residents could
design stage and construction is well underway.
enjoy. The site will eventually contain over 300
Liz Lake Associates has also developed a detailed
houses and flats, many with views over open space
management proposal so the scheme will continue
or pocket parks, making this a particularly attractive
to be kept in an appropriate manner, ensuring the
development.
site will be used by local residents and to develop as a sustainable landscape.
Client
Architect
Images
Taylor Wimpey
Focus
CGI of pocket park Landscape masterplan of whole site Memorial garden within site
THIS FORMER HISTORIC STADIUM IS TRANSFORMED INTO A CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANTING AND BESPOKE WATERSIDE PARK BEFITTING THE SITE
MONT DE LA ROCQUE APARTMENTS
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his
bespoke,
development
multi-million
located
on
a
pound prominent
ST AUBINS BAY, JERSEY
planted with salt tolerant herbaceous and shrub species which give year round colour and interest.
headland surrounding St Aubin’s Bay, Jersey,
After 10 months of detailed discussions and public
consists of nine apartments designed around
engagement
a central pedestrian courtyard and containing
planning authority and the design commission
bespoke artwork by the renowned international
planning consent for 9 contemporary apartments
artist, Lucy Unwin.
was achieved.
The planting scheme relates to the architectural
The scheme commenced on site shortly after
layout and is both low maintenance and of
approval and was completed, the external works are
local provenance, making this a sensitive yet
establishing well with retained trees species adding
contemporary scheme befitting this unique site.
instant impact and maturity.
with
the
environment
minister,
Landscape embankments facing the coast are
Client
Architect
Images
Private
Roberts Limbrick
Brown roofs Sketch of courtyard proposals Courtyard including public art
A PLANTING PALETTE MADE UP OF SALT AND WIND TOLERANT SPECIES THAT PROVIDE A DISTINCTIVE MEDITERRANEAN CHARACTER
GREGORY'S BANK
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WORCESTER
ocated within the outskirts of Worcester Town
these green corridors will link the scheme with
Centre and situated in a prominent position
surrounding planting. Strategic views towards the
on the banks of the Worcester and Birmingham
canal-side and beyond have been created through
Canal, the site gains strategic views across the
strategic planning of roads and housing.
city. Formerly the Worcester Patent Brick Works, the site is to be developed into a high quality
A bespoke POS has been created adjacent to the
residential development bringing much needed
canal encapsulating the former brick workings,
employment opportunities. The reserved matters
planted with indigenous species and through a
application for the first phase of development has
linked network of signage and information boards
recently been approved, with the consent forming
the project will be pivotal in the regeneration of
part of a larger 170 dwelling masterplan.
Worcester and the area as a whole.
By creating a series of linked open spaces utilising
The masterplan is based upon a sustainable model
the existing landscape resource, a masterplan
with close links to the city centre, local schools and
evolved which unified the site and responded to its
surrounding footpaths and by-ways. Construction
immediate context. Central spine roads are planted
began on site to Phase 1. Subsequent phases will
with native trees within wide verges, under planted
follow upon planning approval.
with spring flowering bulbs; once established
Client
Architect
Images
St. Modwen
Roberts Limbrick
Showhome garden
Homes
Strategic masterplan Views of the canal
THE MASTERPLAN IS BASED UPON A SUSTAINABLE MODEL WITH CLOSE LINKS TO THE CITY CENTRE, LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SURROUNDING FOOTPATHS AND BY-WAYS
ST MATTHIAS
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FISHPONDS, BRISTOL
his historic site, built in 1852, is located in
accompanying masterplan for this historic site,
Fishponds, five miles north east of Bristol.
which demanded a sensitive approach to protect
The former UWE Campus, it encapsulates an
the setting of the heritage features.
historic sunken garden and ornate borders. The main building and principal house are Grade II*
Working closely with Bristol City Council Urban
listed with Oldbury Court Estate adjacent, located
Design Team and a heritage team of architects
to the northern boundary, which is a late 18th
and planners, a robust yet contextually appropriate
Century park with associated pleasure grounds.
masterplan has been developed which responds to the historic park to the north and sensitively
Liz Lake Associates was commissioned to produce
incorporates the listed building.
a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment and
Client
Architect
Images
Barratt Homes Bristol /
Focus / Bush Consultancy
Sketch proposal
David Wilson
3D proposal of the Public Open Space Formal courtyard
THE MASTERPLAN DEMANDED A SENSITIVE APPROACH IN RESPONSE TO IT'S HISTORIC SETTING
CHARLESTOWN
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CORNWALL
iz Lake Associates was commissioned by
landscape and visual effects associated with the
Wainhomes (South West) Holdings Ltd to
proposed developments.
Our evidence focused
provide evidence for a Written Representations
on potential impacts on the World Heritage Site
Appeal against the refusal of planning permission
and to Charlestown Conservation Area, as well as
for residential development on land at two sites in
on impacts to the visual amenity of local residents
the Harbour village of Charlestown, Cornwall.
and users of locally and nationally important public rights of way. Liz Lake Associates produced
Charlestown is part of the Cornwall and West
an Appeal Statement, identifying the landscape
Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site,
and visual issues associated with the two sites,
which includes select mining landscapes located
including the production of a series of verified view
across Cornwall and West Devon.
photomontages to illustrate the proposals within the Charlestown landscape.
Woking for the appellant, Liz Lake Associates carried out a site visit to Charlestown to assess the
Client
Images
Wainhomes (South
Planning layout
West) Holdings Ltd.
The site location The harbour at Charlestown
THE HISTORIC FISHING VILLAGE OF CHARLESTOWN IS RECOGNISED BY UNESCO AS A WORLD HERITAGE SITE
FORMER GCHQ SITE
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SEVERN VALLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
his site was used for over 60 years by the
addressed in the preliminary visual assessment.
Intelligence Agency (since 1952). GCHQ then
These important views towards Cheltenham and
vacated the site in December 2011 and the
the surrounding hills, including Cleeve Common,
remaining
been
were incorporated into the landscape masterplan
Liz Lake Associates were
to ensure they were retained within the detailed
buildings
decommissioned.
have
since
commissioned by Persimmon to undertake a LVIA
landscape proposals.
to accompany the application of this brownfield
scheme will respond to the surrounding context,
site, which consists of existing buildings as well
whilst having its own sense of place and character.
When implemented, the
as car parks and landscaped areas. Following planning permission from Cheltenham The intention is to utilise the existing sloping nature
Borough Council construction of the site is
of the site, to retain and enhance existing views
underway with show homes now available for
both into and from within the site, which were
viewing.
Client
Architect
Images
Persimmon
Focus
Early concept sketch
Homes
Urban square sketch Central open space
OPENING UP IMPORTANT VIEWS TOWARDS CHELTENHAM AND SURROUNDING HILLS
BOUNDARY ROAD
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BODMIN, CORNWALL
ainhomes is recognised as one of the UK’s
appropriate masterplan. The intention was to create
leading house builders.
This strategic
a development with a distinct sense of place and a
green-field site in Cornwall had a number of
legible high quality environment, which would sit
challenging site issues, not least the steep aspect
well within the local semi-rural context. Strategic
of the site and its relatively constrained position
tree planting with species of local provenance was
adjacent to a primary road and ancient hedgerows.
designed at the outset of the scheme to ensure
The site is to be developed into 235 new homes
services would not affect future growth potential.
with some retail provision, a new high quality
Working closely with the client and the design team,
entrance square and a series of linked open spaces
including service engineers, Liz Lake Associates
incorporating bespoke play facilities.
developed a scheme which had high quality public realm as well as year round interest.
The planning process required an overall design code to help inform the overall masterplan. This
The highway infrastructure and construction of the
design code highlighted the need for a series
Phase 1 housing scheme site is currently underway
of linked ‘character zones’ and development
with completion expected in late 2016.
parcels to create an informed and contextually
Client
Architect
Images
Wainhomes
Saunders Partnership
POS sketch proposal
Architects
CGI of entrance square Entrance Square sketch proposal
MASTERPLAN AND DESIGN CODE FOR A DISTINCTIVE NEW DEVELOPMENT IN CORNWALL
MILTON ABBEY
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MILTON ABBAS, DORSET
ilton Abbey and its historic landscape setting
appointed as Conservation Planner and Landscape
- the cradle of the English Kingdom and
Architect to support the Stage 2 HLF application at
the English language over a thousand years ago,
Milton Abbey on behalf of the three main project
now a sleeping giant...about to be wakened.
partners (The Diocese of Salisbury, Milton Abbey
The study began with the discovery of a
School and the Forestry Commission). This project
dangerously leaking roof at Milton Abbey Church,
is of crucial importance to restore both Milton
but it has led to something much more important.
Abbey itself and to take this window of opportunity
The Abbey is surrounded by an internationally
to preserve one of Capability Brown’s most
important
spectacular landscapes at the dawning of the 300th
example
of
Capability
Brown's
landscape design - one of the finest sites which is
anniversary of his birth in 2016.
a breathtaking 300 acre setting. Working closely with the project team, LLA has Liz Lake Associates in partnership with John
recently submitted the first stage of proposals to the
Phibbs of Debois Landscape Survey Group has been
Heritage Lottery Fund.
Client
Architect
Historic Landscape
Images
Diocese of
Stephen Marshall & Benjamin
Debois
Statutory heritage designations
Sailsbury
Beauchamp
Landscape opportunities Capability Brown at Milton - The Big Picture
MILTON ABBEY IS AN EXTRAORDINARY LANDMARK DEFINED BY ITS UNIQUE SETTING, ITS HISTORY, AND THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH IT
WELLINGTON COLLEGE
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ellington
College
is
a
thriving
CROWTHORNE, BERKSHIRE
and
Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, took a
successful coeducational private school
great interest in the development of the school and
in Berkshire with an international reputation;
he influenced many aspects of how the estate was
the need for new facilities to meet that success
developed including extensive lakes and sports
is a continuing challenge. Liz Lake Associates
fields. Serpentines were overlaid over the grid by
was appointed by the College to understand the
the well-known Victorian landscape designer,
historic landscape and then to help develop a
William Nesfield, with boarding houses added set
strategy that would inform decisions on the siting
in wooded glades and cottages gardens. Sports
of new development on this historic site.
and cultural facilities have created another layer. The different historic landscape typologies were
Archival and field work undertaken by Debois
identified and the landscape setting of the twenty
Landscape
six listed buildings was assessed.
Survey
Group
revealed
that
the
College was developed on a grid based on rides across former heathland. This was emphasized
The heritage survey work and analysis were drawn
by the planting of double avenues of oaks,
together and policies developed to highlight the
monkey
well
key aspects of the heritage landscape. The College
as extensive woodland areas that provide a
is now using this work to inform their decisions on
magnificent setting for the school buildings today.
where new development should be located.
puzzles
and
Wellingtonias
as
Client
Planner
Historic
Conservation Architects
Images
Wellington
Boyer
Landscape
H J Stribling & Partners
Great Gate from across the Lake
College
Planning
Debois
Historic Landscape Analysis Princes' Quad
MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF ACCOMMODATING NEW DEVELOPMENT IN A UNIQUE HERITAGE SETTING
THE GROVE
O
CHANDLERS CROSS, WATFORD
nce the country estate of the Earls of
proposals for a planning application. After a call-in
Clarendon, The Grove mansion is a Grade
inquiry where we acted as expert witness, planning
II* listed building set in 126 hectares of parkland,
permission was granted and construction began.
laid out in the 18th century. Liz Lake Associates was invited to join the project as part of a team of
The Grove has undergone a major restoration to
design consultants helping to steer the proposed
open as a five-star country hotel with a first-class
improvements, including a golf course, through
golf course development. The buildings are now
the planning process.
complemented by an all-embracing redesign of the parkland and pleasure gardens. Liz Lake Associates
The practice was involved at The Grove from
worked on the detailed design and implementation
inception to completion over seven years. The
of the landscape proposals for the golf course and
conservation and enhancement of the site’s natural
parkland landscape. On behalf of the client we
assets were key to our approach and following
monitored the design and build contract for the
extensive surveys of the historic landscape, trees
areas immediately around the hotel. The hotel
and biodiversity, proposals were developed for
won a BALI Principal Award for Soft Landscaping
the siting of new buildings, car parking and golf
and has hosted the World Golf American Express
facilities in association with Arthur Hills, the
Championships. It is also regarded as one of the
American golf course architect.
leading hotels in the world.
We prepared a
Landscape Master Plan for the estate and detailed
Client
Architect
Engineer
Planner
Images
Private
Aukett Fitzroy
Faber Maunsell
GL Hearn
Outside seating area
Robinson
Temporary sculpture to entrance Detailed planting to open spaces
AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED FIVE-STAR COUNTRY HOTEL SET WITHIN A FIRST CLASS GOLF COURSE IN THE HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE
RAF BENTLEY PRIORY
L
STANMORE, LONDON
iz Lake Associates was part of a comprehensive
Management
design team including ADAM Architects, GVA
documents and plans for submission to the Local
Grimley and Halcrow Yolles to achieve a successful
Plan
and
all
landscape-related
Planning Authority.
planning consent for major redevelopment of the historic RAF site.
Following extensive consultations, the planning committee of the London Borough of Harrow
As Bentley Priory is part of a major picturesque
approved the application prepared by Liz Lake
landscape with a Victorian-era Italian garden,
Associates and the rest of the design team.
we played a key role in locating new buildings and infrastructure on this landscape-led project.
All landscape works have now been implemented
Proposals
long-term
and residential units are open for viewing and
management of the historic landscape were
purchase. Bentley Priory has won numerous
prepared as a setting for the proposed residential
Awards, most recently voted ‘Developer Award’ by
development and the new use of the listed mansion
the Urban Design Group.
for
the
restoration
and
as a museum. Liz Lake Associates was responsible for the preparation of a Landscape Conservation
Client
Architect
Engineer
Planner
Images
VSM Estates
ADAM Architects
Halcrow Yolles
GVA
The Mansion has become a museum
Grimley LLP
One of the best views of London Landscape masterplan
A LANDSCAPE LED PROJECT USING A CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN TO GUIDE SYMPATHETIC DEVELOPMENT
HERRINGSWELL MANOR
S
HERRINGSWELL, SUFFOLK
et in rural Suffolk, this once important
for the Japanese-style garden. Finally, a detailed
country estate has an interesting and varied
management plan was produced to ensure the
architectural heritage. Following a detailed tree
grounds would be enjoyed for years to come.
condition survey, we prepared tree removal and planting plans for the grounds of the house and
A sympathetic and evocative planting scheme
wider estate as a whole, together with hard and
has created an atmospheric setting for this
soft details for the Japanese-style garden. The
prestigious
result is a unique development with beautifully
varied strands of its history to create a cohesive,
landscaped grounds. The scheme won the 2007
high-quality and contemporary finish. A detailed
Gold Award for the Best Communal Garden of the
management plan has also been written setting
Daily Express New Homes and Gardens Awards.
out a strategy for optimising the visual amenity
conversion,
drawing
together
the
and nature conservation interests of the grounds Following a detailed tree condition survey, Liz
through restoration and sympathetic conservation
Lake Associates produced a masterplan which
management. The scheme was awarded Gold for
incorporated tree retention and removal, planting
Best Communal Garden in the Daily Express New
plans for the grounds of the house and wider estate
Homes Garden Awards.
as a whole, together with hard and soft details
Client
Architect
Images
City & Country
Copwer
Improved setting to coach house
Griffith
Aerial view of site Restored Japanese gardens
RESTORED HISTORIC PLANTING BEDS HELPED CREATE A STUNNING SETTING TO THE HISTORIC HOUSE
FORMER DORCHESTER PRISON
L
LA were appointed to prepare an LVIA for this sensitive site and to work closely with the Architects, Heritage Specialists, Local Authority and local residents to design in a sympathetic and economically viable development proposal. This project formed part of the first ever batch of prison conversions undertaken, following the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)’s sale of several of their major assets, which was initiated in 2015. LLA were delighted to be a part of this initiative of MoJ asset adaption. The Former Dorchester Prison was decommissioned and vacated in 2013, and is now owned by City & Country Residential Limited. The historic prison buildings are to be retained and converted into residences, accompanied by the construction of new buildings to form Mansion Blocks within the prison walls, open landscape terraces and courtyard gardens. Our brief was to prepare a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA), addressing the issues relevant to the proposals for the site, to accompany the planning application. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of architects, engineers and heritage specialists Liz
WEST DORSET
Lake Associates undertook a thorough analysis of the baseline conditions through desk study, field work and a photographic survey of the site and its surroundings. With the prison containing numerous Listed Buildings and being bounded on three sides by the Dorchester Conservation Area, the local landscape was deemed to be of a high susceptibility to change. Producing an LVIA, we assessed the impact the development will have on this surrounding landscape and visual receptors. Throughout the design process, Liz Lake Associates worked closely with the multi-disciplinary team to suggest mitigation methods, in order to reduce any adverse effects of proposed changes to the prison in its conversion to residential use. Our valuable input into the building conversion and design has enabled the proposals to integrate sympathetically into the surroundings, with detailed considerations given to the existing neighbourhood. Our digital wireframes team produced visualisations to inform the design process.
Client
Heritage Specialists
Architect
Images
City & Country
City & Country
Purcell
Former prison entrance
Residential Limited
Developing the model Main axial link
OUR VALUABLE INPUT INTO THE BUILDING CONVERSION AND DESIGN HAS ENABLED THE PROPOSALS TO INTEGRATE SYMPATHETICALLY INTO THE SURROUNDINGS
MEAD PARK, BICKINGTON
C
avanna Homes appointed Liz Lake Associates to prepare an outline planning application for development on land west of Mead Park. This parcel of land lies on the edge of Bickington, a village in North Devon, and has recently become encapsulated on three sides by urban development; thereby posing a rational site for residential infill. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Liz Lake Associates produced the relevant documentation necessary for the submission of an outline planning application for 61 houses on the site. After initial desk based research and liaison with the local Planning Officer, a site visit allowed us to fully comprehend the site’s setting within the adjoining residential neighbourhood and wider landscape, some of which is designated as a Conservation Area. A large area of Registered Common Land adjoining the Tarka Trail/South West Coast Path also formed part of the study area, and was assessed as having high sensitivity to change due to the path’s users. Our LVIA acknowledged the impacts of the development, whilst proposing mitigation methods which could reduce any significant adverse effects that the proposal has on the surrounding landscape and visual receptors. These included suggestions such as: the use of sensitive materials, including recessive coloured dark slate or slate-effect roofing materials in order to set the development into the
NORTH DEVON
surroundings when viewed from higher ground and greater distances; light rendered walls and occasional stone featured elements as prevalent within the Conservation Area and adjacent neighbourhoods; building heights limited to two and a half storeys to reflect the existing urban fabric; avoiding blank ‘unwelcoming’ façades and orientating buildings outwards to create interactive streetscapes with the existing urban form; softening the western edge of the development by the introduction of a meandering double Devon hedgebank along the site boundary to replicate the existing feature along the north of the site, to visually filter the properties, and to provide a useful habitat for bat activity; and scattered trees throughout the development to break up the form and mass of the development. These mitigation measures were used to inform the landscape strategy plan, outline planting proposals and Design and Access Statement text and images. The outline landscape design proposals and LVIA have been completed and submitted; forming part of the full planning application which is currently being reviewed by North Devon Council. Our input into the design stage will help to significantly reduce the impact of the proposed development upon the local landscape and visual receptors; ensuring that this scheme can sympathetically integrate into its surroundings and the community which surrounds it.
Client
Planners
Architect
Ecologist
Images
Cavanna Homes (South
Boyer
LHC Architects
EAD Ecology
Garden sketch section
West) limited
Landscape character types Public Open Space section
MAKING USE OF TRADITIONAL LANDSCAPE FEATURES TO INTEGRATE THE SCHEME INTO ITS SENSITIVE SURROUNDINGS
GLAN LLYN PHASE 2B
L
NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES
iz Lake Associates was commissioned by St
quality
Modwen Homes to prepare detailed landscape
Glan Llyn masterplan area, whilst having a
proposals to support the planning application for
distinctive character of its own, reinforced by the
a development of 144 residential units. The site
contemporary style of the residential buildings
is located within the former Llanwern Steelworks
and the leafy tree lined streets. A robust palette of
site, in the north-west quarter of the Glan Llyn
plants was selected to withstand the damp, windy
development in Newport, South Wales. Near the
and saline conditions, and planting was set out
coastline on the south eastern side of the town, the
in a naturalistic style, characteristic of the South
site is situated on damp ground and subjected to
Wales coastal setting. Two Local Areas of Play were
harsh coastal conditions.
incorporated within the development, providing
and
sustainability
across
the
entire
opportunities for natural play and open lines of The residential development proposals on this
sight to these spaces were retained to encourage
parcel conformed to the broad aspirations of
natural surveillance.
Client
Architect
Images
St Modwen
Roberts
Play area sketch
Homes
Limbrick
Movement analysis Previous phase complete
A HIGH QUALITY RESIDENTIAL SCHEME FOCUSED AROUND A CENTRAL TREE LINED AVENUE
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT
L
THAXTED
iz Lake Associates was appointed by Thaxted
countryside were identified, in order to evaluate
Parish Council to undertake a Landscape
the sensitivity and capacity of the landscape,
Character Assessment (LCA) of the expansive
parcel by parcel, to accommodate future residential
rural landscape surrounding the historic town of
development.
Thaxted. With its strongly undeveloped character, considerable
far-reaching
The results of this assessment form part Thaxted
contributes
Parish Council’s evidence base for compiling its
strongly towards - and forms an intrinsic part
Neighbourhood Development Plan. The study
of - the character, visual amenity and historic
will assist the Parish Council in making informed
significance of Thaxted. The landscape is also
decisions
valuable in its own right.
developments
panoramic
time-depth views,
the
and
landscape
into
the
as
to can
whether be
landscape
future
residential
appropriately
absorbed
surrounding
Thaxted,
A combination of desktop study, fieldwork and
and, if so, where, at what scale and with what
stakeholder consultation was used to identify
associated mitigation measures, to ensure that no
parcels of land within the study area with common
unacceptable effects on the landscape result and
characteristics. A range of landscape character and
that its special qualities are maintained and, where
visual amenity criteria were identified and assessed,
possible, enhanced.
and key views into the village from the surrounding
Client
Images
Thaxted Parish Council
View towards Thaxted Landscape topography The windmill, an iconic mark on the landscape
THE RESULTS OF THIS ASSESSMENT FORM PART THAXTED PARISH COUNCIL’S EVIDENCE BASE FOR COMPILING ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
GROVELANDS
T
CHUDLEIGH
aylor Wimpey appointed Liz Lake Associates
of building materials to reflect those within the
to prepare documents to support a planning
adjacent Conservation Area, the arrangement
application for a residential development on land
of built form to allow framed views through the
at Grovelands. This parcel of land lies on the edge
development to the countryside beyond, the
of Chudleigh, a small town in Central Devon, and
retention of existing trees and hedgerows on site
has recently become encapsulated on three sides
and the reinforcement of boundary screening to
by urban development, thereby presenting a
mitigate the visual impact of the development
rational case for residential infill.
from surrounding properties and local footpaths. A 10m wide bat flight corridor was incorporated
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Liz
into the scheme and scattered trees were proposed
Lake Associates produced documentation for a
throughout the development to break up the built
full planning application for 70 houses located
form and mass. Such measures informed the
within a sensitive study area (which included a
landscape masterplan, public open space design
Conservation Area, Registered Park and Garden,
and detailed planting proposals.
numerous
Listed
Buildings,
Areas
of
Great
Landscape Value, Scheduled Ancient Monuments,
The
Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Special
by Teignbridge Council. Our input into the
application
is
currently
under
review
Areas of Conservation). Our Landscape Appraisal
design stage will help to significantly reduce
(LA) identified the impacts of the development
the impact of the proposed development upon
and proposed mitigation measures to reduce
the local landscape, ensuring that the scheme
any significant adverse effects, including the use
sympathetically integrates into its surroundings.
Client
Images
Taylor Wimpey
Landscape designations Picture viewpoint Landscape masterplan
A DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE SETTING OF A REGISTERED PARK AND GARDEN, AREAS OF GREAT LANDSCAPE VALUE AND A CONSERVATION AREA
PONDS MANOR
T
CLAVERING, ESSEX
his imposing, Grade II listed house and garden
strategy for hard landscape a design developed
was undergoing a major refurbishment of
which was refined with close liaison with client and
the kitchen/dinning to include a contemporary
architect.
extension. Giving views of the expansive rear garden.
Detailed planting plans and hard landscape plans were designed using CAD and when detailed tender
After meeting with the client to ascertain the family
analysis was obtained a contractor procured to
requirements for a new lawn, informal play and
undertake the works.
Client
Images
Private
Patio detailing Current house frontage Proposed frontage
BY INTEGRATING HISTORICAL PLANT VARIETIES WITH A STRUCTURE OF EXISTING EVERGREEN SHRUBS AND HEDGES A NEW VISION FOR THIS HISTORIC HOUSE AND GARDEN EMERGED
BARNSBURY PLACE
T
ISLINGTON, LONDON
his former Edwardian school has been
landscape scheme which responded to the site’s
converted into a prestigious collection of
immediate context. A contemporary water feature
nine new houses, 15 new build and 80 refurbished
is located within the centre of the scheme which
apartments in one of Islington’s most desirable
creates a unique pedestrian friendly core.
quarters.
The
sympathetic
refurbishment
of
the three original Edwardian buildings married
With all of the 104 houses and apartments reserved,
with the contemporary design of the new build
Barnsbury Place is now an established and highly
apartments and houses creates a unique living
sought after residential address in Islington.
environment within the established parish of Barnsbury.
This outstanding development has won the top accolade for the Best Conversion in the Evening
The design of the scheme included bespoke
Standard Homes & Property Awards.
courtyard gardens set within a predominantly hard
Client
Architect
Images
Mount Anvil
MGM Associates
Bespoke water features Stunning courtyards Planting in the lobby area
THIS HIGH QUALITY AWARD-WINNING DEVELOPMENT SETS A BENCHMARK FOR HOUSING SCHEMES IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH-EAST
HUNGERFORD PARK
L
iz
Lake
Associates
formed
HUNGERFORD, BERKSHIRE
a
permission without going to appeal. Our work for
multidisciplinary team invited to prepare a
part
of
this project, carried out with Fitzroy Robinson, was
planning application for a new country house in
exhibited at an exhibition of PPG7 houses at the
a sensitive Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on
Royal Institute of British Architects.
the edge of Hungerford. PPG7 is now superseded by the National Planning Working with the historic landscape advisors and
Policy Framework but this allows for isolated houses
archaeologists, Liz Lake Associates was able to
in the countryside to be considered where it would
show that the proposed site of the house and the
represent the optimal viable use of a heritage asset
surrounding area was a neglected Elizabethan park
or would be appropriate enabling development
and garden with a bowling green and deer race. We
to secure the future of heritage assets. Houses of
argued that restoring the house would re-establish
contemporary design need to be truly outstanding
the meaning of the designed landscape and create
or innovative, helping to raise standards of design
a new focal point.
more generally in rural areas, reflect the highest standards in architecture, significantly enhance its
Planning permission was granted under the PPG7
immediate setting and be sensitive to the defining
planning policy and this house is one of only a
characteristics of the local area.
handful of grand new houses to achieve planning
Client
Architect
Private
Fitzroy Robinson Savills
Planner
Historic
Archaeologist
Images
Landscape
Kirkdale
Woodland had obscured a designed Elizabethan landscape
Debois
Archaeology
Derelict buildings on site to be refurbished The historic entrance
WORKING WITH HISTORIC LANDSCAPE ADVISORS AND ARCHAEOLOGISTS TO REESTABLISH THE MEANING OF AN ELIZABETHAN PARK AND GARDEN
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Liz Lake Associates offers the following services:
■ Landscape Design
■ Restoration and Conversion
■ Urban Design
■ Residential
■ Public Realm
■ Education
■ Masterplanning
■ Retail & Leisure
■ Landscape Planning
■ Community Consultation
■ Expert Witness
■ Ecology
■ Heritage Landscapes
■ Arboriculture
■ Gardens and Estates
■ 3D / Graphic Design
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