The Galleries, Brentwood
Bridge End Gardens, Saffron Walden
With increasing numbers of people showing a greater interest and awareness of environmental needs, the desire for highquality, well-planned outside spaces, has never been greater. From public parks to private gardens, town squares to office schemes, elegant, inspiring and safe places provide a positive and lasting benefit to our quality of life. Why work with Liz Lake Associates? Every landscape has its own unique features and that is also true of every practice. Our flexible, talented team, providing services across the UK, is one with which you can lay the foundations for a lasting and productive relationship. This will be built on mutual respect, understanding and a shared vision of what is needed to achieve the desired result. No matter how large or small the project, we believe that the art of the landscape architect is to discover the special sense of place - and to enhance it. Our holistic approach We are always mindful of the financial, and sometimes also the emotional investment you will be making, so this is our first consideration. We will come to you with fresh ideas, assessing the context and challenges, looking for local inspiration, proposing creative solutions and devising a strategic, sustainable approach. After researching the selected site, we will work with you to develop the brief and explore the creative and planning scope of the scheme stage by stage. We will anticipate local planning and environmental requirements, identify the necessary surveys and reports that will be required, negotiate with all interested parties, draw up and submit plans, produce a full and accurate budget report and propose realistic time schedules to see the project to completion.
RERF, Hatfield
Trumpington Meadows, Cambridge
The size and scope of our services Our size is such that you can be sure to receive individual attention from highly experienced and skilled professionals. We offer a full range of services including as planning, urban design, nature conservation heritage landscapes, graphic and 3D design and training. This enables us to work effectively on even the largest and most complex schemes. We will involve you in the collaborative and multi-disciplinary process throughout. With any new development, we believe that the design of the public realm and the location of open spaces must be seen as equally important to the built form, helping to ensure a functional and meaningful integration between the two. As well as providing a competitive standard landscape design service, we specialise in the detailed design of the signature public open spaces that are so often at the heart of our clients’ new developments. These open spaces are vital in setting the tone for a positive sales environment and creating a strong sense of location. Looking to the future, conserving the past We are working with a number of far-sighted developers to create high-quality and sensitive landscape settings for restoration and conversion projects. Current government guidelines actively encourage, where possible and appropriate, the re-use of existing buildings to help meet targets for the provision of new homes. These properties are often key buildings within the local urban fabric and are an integral part of the area’s history. The key to our success has been to understand the historic importance of these properties, while interpreting the developer’s vision for their potential clients. We help to balance historic landscape details with the creation of high quality, contemporary and easily maintainable planting design. The result has been sensitive and stunning landscape settings for properties that are starting a new and exciting chapter in their history.
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Ebbsfleet, Kent
Tetlow King
Redrow Homes
Liz Lake Associates was asked to prepare a landscape and visual impact assessment, and open space strategy report for a revised outline planning application for up to 950 dwellings in Dartford, Kent.
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Approach The site forms part of the Ebbsfleet Valley Strategic site, an area of land which has been subject to extensive quarrying and infrastructure works over the past years, which is now planned for strategic redevelopment including 10,000 new homes, employment uses and leisure facilities. The site itself is former National Grid land and includes a decommissioned substation as well as overhead power lines. The proposed development sought to transform the site into a new urban centre, enhancing the visual amenity of the site with a strong landscape strategy and removing substantial infrastructure from the site. Our work included a series of photomontages which were prepared from four key viewpoints agreed with the local authority. The photomontages illustrated the scheme at year 1 and year 15 and were submitted alongside the visual impact assessment as part of the environmental statement for the scheme. A cumulative landscape and visual assessment of the scheme was carried out together with the various surrounding planned Ebbsfleet Valley development applications. Outcome The Ebbsfleet Valley is now subject to a commitment by the Government as a new ‘Garden City’, which Chancellor George Osborne announced on Sunday, will deliver up to 15,000 new homes. Osborne said it would be a “proper garden city”, the first since Welwyn Garden City was founded in 1920.
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Planners
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Welwyn & Hatfield Borough Council
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Barton Wilmore
Liz Lake Associates were employed by Welwyn and Hatfield Borough Council to give evidence as Expert Witness at a ‘Called-in’ application objecting to an application by Veolia Environmental Services and Hertfordshire County Council for Planning Permission for a Resource and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF) on land at New Barnfield, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The proposed RERF measured 170m x 150m with a height of approximately 43m with a stack height of almost 75m.
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Approach Liz Lake Associates examined the Landscape and Visual chapters of the Environmental Statement, producing a detailed assessment of the applicants Landscape chapters, Photomontage and ZTV. Acting as a Rule 6 Party Liz Lake Associates gave expert evidence at Public Inquiry in October 2013. Outcome The Inspectors decision was given in July 2014 which refused planning permission. Inspector David Richards Wrote in his decision to refuse the RERF that; “ The proposal is the wrong proposal, in the wrong place, at the wrong time (i.e. premature). The inspector is respectfully invited to recommend to the Secretary of State that the application is refused.”
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Client Gateway Housing
Location Bromley By Bow
Architect Ingleton Wood
This important housing scheme for Gateway Housing sits in a relatively constrained site in Bromley By Bow, East London within Tower Hamlets Gateway Housing approached Liz Lake Associates to develop a masterplan with architects Ingleton Wood which would respond to its immediate context and in part help unify a somewhat disfunctional area of predominantly post-war social housing, 1970’s housing courts and contemporary, high rise tower blocks. d in t an ing tex s con al hou i ate edi r soc imm st-wa its o d to ntly p a pon res omin uld ed wo of pr a ich wh al are n lan erp nctio ast u a m disf lop what e eve to d som ped nify a hel u We t help par
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Approach By attending regular meetings and consultations with London Legacy Development Corporation the site was seen as critical to the setting and further enhancement of Bromley By Bow and Tower Hamlets. By developing sketch designs in close association with the architect the building position was critical in defining the surrounding streetscape and in creating a visually interesting yet high quality public realm. The scheme required care and diligence during the design process to help create a scheme which achieved or exceeded the clients aspirational aims whilst meeting budgetary constraints. By locating the building in an optimum position on site the development was enhanced with a large communal garden to the south which helped block views from the neighbouring underground and help filter noise from the east along the A12. Full scheme plans were produced for planning application including detail hardscape and lighting design which helped enhanced the architectural façade and setting. Outcome The scheme is currently awaiting planning approval with construction due on site in autumn 2014.
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East entrance
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Location
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Barratt Homes
Cambridge
Saunders Partnership
Liz Lake Associates was commissioned to prepare the detailed landscape plans for the Trumpington Meadows residential development of 350 houses on the southern outskirts of Cambridge. The proposals include a diverse mix of housing types and range of community facilities set within a village framework of public open space, green corridors and streets, with community parks and sustainable urban drainage features.
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Approach A strong landscape framework was established within the overarching development vision and objectives identified within the existing Design Code. The village quarter character area was further defined with distinctive tree and shrub planting palettes focused about community open space areas, streetscape, local play areas and individual plot landscape. The public space and individual plot landscapes include a combination of native plants and semi-native species, many of which are bee-friendly, with hedgerows and large trees (oak, lime) and smaller flowering trees such as wild cherry, Callery pear var. and rowan adding to the village character. Further to planning approval of the detailed planting scheme, Liz Lake Associates have continued to oversee the landscape implementation within the construction phase of the development. Streetscape planting
Outcome The majority of the residential properties have now been completed and the landscape framework is being implemented concurrently. The scheme, as it matures, will establish a rich and diverse setting within which this new community can live, work and play.
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Hard landscaping to streets
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Client Essex & Suffolk Water
Engineer MWP Global
Liz Lake Associates were instructed by Essex and Suffolk Water to produce a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA), detailed planting proposals and Verified Photomontages for a proposed water pumping station within the Lee Valley. The proposals for this infrastructure project included a new 462m2 Pumping Station, 146m2 switchgear and transformer building, associated hard standing and related pumping infrastructure.
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Location Chingford, North London
Approach The LVIA and the Verified Photomontages helped identify visual and landscape issues associated with the development. These were addressed early in the application process which allowed for a site-specific planting design to be suggested which offers necessary screening but also bring ecological and biodiversity benefits to the site. Once the final designs were completed, Liz Lake Associates put together presentation boards to inform the local community at public consultation. Working closely with the client, Liz Lake Associates were able to inform the final site layout and design proposals to help facilitate a smooth planning application for this infrastructure project. Outcome Our work was submitted as part of a detailed planning application to the Local Planning Authority. The application was granted approval in 2013.
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Photomontage of development
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Client L&Q Housing Association
Location Walthamstow, London
Architect Conran & Partners
Opened in 1933 by William Chandler this iconic stadium eventually closed in August 2008. Having been featured in the Blur album Parklife and in the film Snatch the site is to be transformed into a stunning development of approximately 300 flats and houses by L&Q. Set within the London Borough of Walthamstow the development is intended to be an exemplar for the Borough and a catalyst for redevelopment in the area.
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Approach Working closely with the client, design team and Waltham Forest Council, the scheme was developed around the retained and to be restored Tote buildings. The scheme was developed to incorporate a series of open spaces linked by a hierarchy of activity circuits and trim trials both within the site and the surrounding area. These pedestrian/cycle friendly trails are intended to give the scheme a unique sense of place with the provision of specific leisure and play facilities. Outcome The completed design respects the character and unique heritage of the site whilst incorporating bespoke leisure facilities catering for all age groups and fitness levels. The proposed de-culverted River Ching and other ecological improvements will create important green links throughout the site and within the local area.
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Client City & Country Residential
Location Brentwood, Essex
Architect Brewster Bye Architects
Engineer Roberts Hay Partnership
The Galleries is a former Victorian asylum, set within extensive grounds and situated in a prominent position in Brentwood in Essex. Being Grade 2 listed, its historic buildings comprise an important part of the local urban fabric. City & Country Residential recognised its potential and is currently converting the existing buildings into a high-quality, residential development incorporating 130 apartments. Liz Lake Associates was commissioned to develop conceptual design ideas for the external landscape.
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Approach A detailed survey was undertaken of all existing trees within the site, noting those protected by Tree Preservation Orders which were to be retained within the development design. A design strategy was then conceived to create a sensitive yet stunning landscape to surround the historic buildings. Outcome Important trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders, have been retained within the development design to enhance external spaces. The existing core buildings, combined with the new extensions and underground parking, have created eight courtyard spaces. The design philosophy was to give each courtyard a distinct character while maintaining a harmonious feel to the overall proposals. Two courtyards have been restored close to the original historic design, while the remainder are contemporary in style.
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Client Bellway Homes Ltd (Essex)
Architect RMA Architects
Location Essex
Planning
Engineer
Savills
Ardent Consulting Engineers
Bellway Homes (Essex) is building an exciting new mixed-use quarter in the heart of Chelmsford City Centre. A design-led scheme for 437 new apartments and houses as well as a range of flexible commercial uses are proposed on the derelict Marconi Site which was the world’s first purpose built radio factory and site of the first transatlantic radio transmission. Approach A broad framework for the public realm was defined by Chelmsford City Council and RMA Architects. Liz Lake Associates’ role was to design a vibrant, legible and inclusive public realm creating a series of distinct spaces each with its own function and character.
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The proposed scheme will provide a new direct pedestrian and cycle route through the site linking the train station in the south west with Anglia Ruskin University and New Street to the north east. This route delivers a key design objective in improving permeability in this part of the City Centre. A key element of the Landscape Strategy
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A new urban garden featuring Italian Cypress will form the principal communal amenity space in the heart of the development. A dynamic triangular shaped piazza will provide a commercial focus for the scheme in the south western part of the site and feature active commercial frontages and opportunities for tables and chairs to spill out onto the south facing side of the piazza.
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Outcome The planning committee unanimously approved the proposals and the project is progressing to implementation on site.
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Architect
London & Quadrant
London
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Cat Hill Campus is located in Enfield, close to Cockfosters and is a former campus for Middlesex University. It is a unique site located on the boundary of Chase Side and Cat Hill, containing a variety of veteran oak trees and woodland belts on the periphery of the site as well as two ponds. The client proposal was to demolish the existing buildings and create a bespoke housing scheme befitting this strategic site.
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Approach Working closely with the client and design team, a landscape masterplan was developed to create a robust yet sensitive scheme responding to its immediate context and respecting the site’s natural existing features. The design features an integrated “trim trail” activity route, which links the site play areas with a pedestrian woodland walk Outcome Once approved, the design will retain and incorporate the existing woodland and trees of particular significance and also feature a re-modelled pond and a smaller receptor pond on the site boundary. It is anticipated that this site will link with the adjacent woodlands and park, creating a species-rich environment with enhanced biodiversity. The layout also respects the tree protection zones outlined by the arboriculturalist, helping to ensure the longevity and health of these retained trees within the site.
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Trim trail sketch proposals
Doorstep play area
Masterplan & surrounding area
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Client
Location
Architect
Clare Hall
Cambridge
Cowper Griffith
Clare College is the second oldest in the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1326, it is now a college for Advanced Study. Liz Lake Associates was appointed by the client to develop landscape design for a bespoke setting for a new, contemporary accommodation block designed by award-winning Cowper Griffith Architects. The existing swimming pool and grounds were to be incorporated into the overall project to ensure the new development proposals were acceptable to the council. Approach to the immediate context whilst ensuring the setting had a distinct character. The proposals include a new contemporary pedestrian courtyard which is overlooked from the new accommodation block and forms a new heart to the campus
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Liz Lake Associates developed a landscape design master plan which responded
Outcome The scheme at Clare College was granted planning permission and Liz Lake Associates prepared production information for implementation on site.
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Inner courtyard
Sketch detail
Flood plain to River Cam improved
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Location
VSM Estates
Stanmore, London
Engineer
Architect ADAM Architects
Halcrow Yolles
Planners GVA Grimley LLP
The historic landscape of Bentley Priory is registered Grade 2 on English Heritage’s Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. The Bentley Priory parkland forms part of a major picturesque landscape influenced by Uvedale Price. Liz Lake Associates led the landscape team that produced the Landscape Conservation Management Plan and all landscape-related documents and plans that formed part of the planning permission granted in July 2008 on behalf of RAF Bentley Priory. The RAF have vacated the site and it has been developed into fine residential homes and apartments.
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Approach Liz Lake Associates is part of a comprehensive detailed design team including Structa and Clague implementing the planning permission for the residential aspects of this major redevelopment at the previous RAF Bentley Priory site on behalf of Barratt North London. The detailed planting designs reflect and reinforce the historic setting whilst providing valuable, usable green space for modern
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living. We have produced detailed landscape designs and planting plans for the show home, sales office, walled garden podium terraces as well as the individual gardens and the wider parkland. We have also produced a landscape management plan for the public spaces and BRE homes assessment.
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Outcome The landscape works are currently being implemented and residential units are open for viewing and purchase.
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Client Grange Farm Centre Trust
Location Chigwell, Essex
Architect Tooley Foster
As a result of a new residential development, the Grange Farm Centre Trust invited Liz Lake Associates to help negotiate a Section 106 agreement to enhance an adjacent 12 hectares of public open space in their ownership. When the landscape works were implemented the Trust asked us to monitor work on site on their behalf.
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Approach Liz Lake Associates’ role was to advise on the wording and content of the Section 106 prepared by Epping Forest District Council and Essex Wildlife Trust and to help the Trust secure the most appropriate solution for a new informal public open space. A programme of initial works and a long-term management plan were prepared. We monitored the site for two years, overseeing vegetation management, scrub clearance, grassland establishment, planting and the construction of an all-weather path. In the nature conservation areas, particular objectives have been to increase the area of habitat suitable for great crested newts, and to encourage the development of species-rich grassland. Associated with two sports pitches is a new community building designed for the Trust by the Tooley Foster Partnership which includes changing facilities, a community hall and a workshop for Essex Wildlife Trust.
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Outcome The developer’s team provided just the right touch for this project, which has a strong conservation bias. Following a ‘growing in’ stage the public now enjoys access to informal meadows where the management policy will benefit local nature conservation and provide a valuable resource for the local community. The football club, Colebrook Royals, uses the Pavilion and playing fields as its base and the Essex Wildlife Trust has established new opportunities across the site. The Pavilion is being used for private and community functions becoming a valuable hub for the community. The playing fields and meadows will also form a ‘green’ link that connects to Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve north of the M11 and the Three Forests Way.
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Client Strutt & Parker LLP
Location Brentwood
Architect GMTW Architects
Liz Lake Associates were commissioned to prepare a Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment and a Green Belt Assessment for the Skanska Depot redevelopment in association with the allocation of employment land at M25 Junction 29 to form the Brentwood Enterprise Park. The proposals include a mix of unit sizes, car parking and service facilities set within a landscaped framework of green corridors, treed streets and sustainable urban drainage features.
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Approach Review of the site with regards to the five purposes of the Green Belt established the degree to which the existing Site can successfully meet the purposes of Green Belt Policy. The proposed allocation for employment purposes was assessed to be appropriate and consistent with the existing nature of the Site and the potential removal from Green Belt land.
vision and objectives identified within the Vision Statement. Within the 23.5 ha site the retention and enhancement of existing trees and hedge lines within a central riparian spine, the provision of off-site woodland block plantings and establishment of dense internal street tree plantings, coupled with the establishment of appropriate building lines and sensitive ground modelling aim to reduce the long term visual impact of the development within the locality and the broader landscape. The site provides an opportunity to establish an improved landscape setting and sense of place, creating a high quality business environment that is well located, well landscaped and well maintained.
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Outcome Representations were submitted to the Local Planning Authority in November 2013.
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Engineer
Thames Chase Trust
Broadfields, Upminster
Richard Jackson Engineering Consultants
The Thames Chase Trust asked Liz Lake Associates for help in rethinking the setting of their Community Forest Visitor Centre in south Essex. A modern new building had been added to a traditional farm centre with utilitarian car parking. Design proposals were needed to link the buildings, provide better circulation, increase car parking and create an enhanced sense of arrival as well as solving serious drainage problems that were eroding the hard surfaces. Added to the issues was the presence of great crested newts, a European protected species.
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Outcome A Landscape Master Plan was prepared and refined several times as the Trustees clarified their thinking. The great crested newts were a major issue and the design had to be adjusted to avoid major costs in translocation. The proposals were well received at a public consultation and the Trust is now using the plan as the basis of a planning application.
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Client Mount Anvil
Location Islington, London
Architect MGM Associates
This former Edwardian school has been converted into a prestigious collection of nine new houses, 15 new build and 80 refurbished apartments in one of Islington’s most desirable quarters. The sympathetic refurbishment of the three original Edwardian buildings married with the contemporary design of the new build apartments and houses creates a unique living environment within the established parish of Barnsbury. Approach The design of the scheme included bespoke courtyard gardens set within a predominantly hard landscape scheme which responded to the site’s immediate context. A contemporary water feature is located within the centre of the scheme which creates a unique pedestrian friendly core.
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Outcome With all of the 104 houses and apartments reserved, Barnsbury Place is now an established and highly sought after residential address in Islington. This outstanding development won the top accolade for the Best Conversion in the Evening Standard Homes & Property Awards.
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Client Private
Location Jersey
Architect Roberts Limbrick
This bespoke, multi-million pound development located on a prominent headland surrounding St Aubin’s Bay in Jersey consists of nine apartments, designed around a central pedestrian courtyard containing bespoke artwork by the renowned international artist, Lucy Unwin. Approach The planting scheme relates to the architectural layout and is both low maintenance whilst of local provenance making this a sensitive yet contemporary scheme befitting this unique site. Landscape embankments facing the coast are planted with salt tolerant herbaceous and shrub species which give year round colour and interest.
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Outcome Currently at detailed tender stage, Liz Lake Associates is working closely with the client and architect to create a contextually appropriate scheme befitting this prominent location. The scheme recently gained planning permission and work has begun on site with completion expected in 2014. Liz Lake are working with the client to ensure the planting scheme is befitting this iconic scheme. 3D proposed view from the balcony
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Shared inner courtyard
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Client Taylor Wimpey
Location Newport, Wales
Architect Roberts Limbrick
Liz Lake Associates was commissioned by Taylor Wimpey to redesign this strategic site on the banks of the River Usk for high-quality apartments. The site is a landmark site in Newport which has received significant funding in the past decade with major redevelopment and improvement works. Approach The landscape architecture team at Liz Lake Associates designed a tree-lined boulevard link which connects the site to the proposed Rodney Parade development to the rear. Adjacent to a footbridge landing, a new plaza was designed which creates an exciting urban environment with bars and restaurants and a variety of dwelling types.
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Outcome Working closely with the Welsh Assembly, Newport Planning Authority and Newport Regeneration Company, a scheme was designed which satisfies all stakeholders aspirations as well as achieving a landmark scheme for Newport.
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Landscape masterplan
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Client Private
Location Hertfordshire
Architect Aukett Fitzroy Robinson
Engineer Faber Maunsell
Planning GL Hearn
Once the country estate of the Earls of Clarendon, The Grove mansion is a Grade II* listed building set in 126 hectares of parkland, laid out in the 18th century. Liz Lake Associates was invited to join the project as part of a team of design consultants helping to steer the proposed improvements, including a golf course, through the planning process. Approach The conservation and enhancement of the site’s natural assets were key to our approach and following a call-in inquiry, planning permission was granted and construction of the golf course began.
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Outcome The Grove has undergone a major restoration to open as a five-star country hotel with a first-class golf course development. The buildings are now complemented by an all-embracing redesign of the parkland plus pleasure gardens. Liz Lake Associates worked on the detailed design and the construction stage of the project. The hotel won a BALI Principal Award for Soft Landscaping and has hosted the World Golf American Express Championships.
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Cascading water feature
Permanent art works
Main outer courtyard
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Client Taylor Wimpey
Location Swindon, Wiltshire
Architect Focus
Ridgeway Farm is a strategic residential site for over 700 residential units on the north east of Swindon. Developed by Taylor Wimpey Oxfordshire the scheme is based around a central community hub and will include 30% affordable units, 80% of these will be affordable rent and 20% will be new build homebuy units. The scheme will also provide extra care facility and delivery of a one form entry primary school.
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From the outset the scheme was designed around a central core of Open Space which at its centre is to be predominantly hard landscaping encompassing a primary school, retail facilities and an integrated play scheme which links to surrounding play networks. Liz Lake Associates helped select local artists to create art installations set within the landscape design, using predominantly local craftsman this will help bring a distinct sense of place to the scheme. Due to the sites topography and soil structure LZL worked closely with the engineers to create a SUD’s network based around a series of seasonally wet/ dry ponds which were set within the POS network, enhancing the scheme with natural habitats. Approach A contextual study was produced which included the immediate surroundings, the historic villages of Purton and Cricklade form an attractive, distinctive part of the wider area, exhibiting a strong sense of local vernacular. The traditional vernacular architecture found in these locations have influenced the architecture proposed and create an opportunity to form a strong connection with the historic parts of the area. Materials were carefully selected to respect those traditionally found in the area and will predominantly be of a natural stone finish. Outcome The project was split into two phases of development, phase 1 is currently approved and being constructed on site. The development has a hierarchical approach utilizing structural planting regimes, a more natural, semi-ornamental style to the boundaries with a more formal, grid approach to the Centre. The primary access routes are to be planted with large, semi-mature native tree species leading through the scheme to the central hub, these are to be planted in specific tree pits to ensure longevity and to provide a high structural canopy. This strong landscape structure helps to form a cohesive development which responds to its immediate context whilst having its own unique sense of place.
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Proposed entrance area
Public Open Space sketch
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Client
Location
Wellington College
Berkshire
Planners Boyer Planning
Wellington College is a thriving and successful coeducational private school in Berkshire with an international reputation; the need for new facilities to meet that success is a continuing challenge. Liz Lake Associates was appointed by the College to understand the historic landscape and then to help develop a strategy that would inform decisions on the siting of new development on this historic site
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Approach Archival and field work undertaken by Debois Landscape Survey Group revealed that the College was developed on a grid based on rides across former heathland. This was emphasized by the planting of double avenues of oaks, monkey puzzles and Wellingtonias as well as extensive woodland areas that provide a magnificent setting for the school buildings today. Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, took a great interest in the development of the school and he influenced many aspects of how the estate was developed including extensive lakes and sports fields. Serpentines were overlaid over the grid by the well-known Victorian landscape designer, William Nesfield, with boarding houses added set in wooded glades and cottages gardens. Sports and cultural facilities have created another layer. The different historic landscape typologies were identified and the landscape setting of the listed buildings was assessed.
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Outcome The heritage survey work and analysis were drawn together and policies developed to highlight the key aspects of the heritage landscape. The College is now using this work to inform their decisions on where new development should be located.
Chapel of the Holy Spirit
Great Gate from across the Lake
Princes’ Quad
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