STÉPHANOS GEORGIOU TEL:.+44.7792952504 stephanos.georgiou@gmail.com
My approach to design has always been the same, whether with music, illustration or landscape architecture. I have always found myself trying to create the illusion of mystery and adventure – a romantic escapism. Equally, it is the adventure and escapism in the places, films, songs and paintings I’m attracted to and draw inspiration from. A harmonious circle that has always existed with landscapes inspiring artists and storytellers, provoking the way we shape our environment.
STÉPHANOS GEORGIOU TEL:.+44.7792952504 stephanos.georgiou@gmail.com
Within such an understanding, I believe the exploration and adventures we have as children shape our imaginations for life. Even the smallest intervention can make a difference. Maybe, just for a moment, we can play the explorer or detective escaping the highly controlled
world we live in. How a plant can scramble over a wall or obscure a path can stir our curiosity. In contrast, the complexity inherent within groves, streams and all the wildlife that accompanies them can instantly transport you to another world. I truly believe everyone, young and old, needs an element of exploration for his or her own happiness. As landscape architects, we are responsible for people’s psychological health and wellbeing. We are responsible for the strength and vigour of that small part of our planet that we are about to change. Just as I reject confining adventure and mystery to playgrounds and children - I reject confining health and wellbeing to hospitals and
the elderly. Learning and implementing how green infrastructure can bring life and energy to people and places is something I find profoundly satisfying. Like many people in our field the discovery of landscape architecture came after a career elsewhere, long after leaving higher education. I returned to this system as an undergraduate, bringing with me a background in illustration and photography. In my life before landscape architecture, I was always torn. On one hand there was nature & science and on the other, art & design. Finally I had found something that brought it all together. I have made the most of my time at the University of Sheffield, inside and out of the curriculum. Each module has taken us to different places around the city
and beyond. I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the peak district. I’ve seized opportunities to volunteer in improving local green spaces. I’ve undertaken my own ‘guerilla gardening’ project as well, taking cuttings of plants and watching them grow in novel or neglected places. I’ve never been so engaged in the place I live before. The city feels like home after only 3 years and the Sheffield School of Landscape Architecture feels like a family. I accredit the people I’m surrounded by for making me industrious and thank them for making it not feel like work. I look forward to a career among people with similar values.
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Exploring and developing
01. RE-IMAGINING THE CEMETERY LANDSCAPE alternative THIRD YEAR UNDERGRADUATE, 2016
design proposals to the traditional cemetery landscape.
Space for burial is quickly running out in the UK. Cremation is not as sustainable as many believe. There is an opportunity to challenge the status quo and to imagine a different kind of cemetery that expands the role and contribution of these deeply invested in and highly functional landscapes.
VEGETATION STRATEGY
BURIAL STRATEGY
CIRCULATION STRATEGY
MASTERPLAN
ST. MICHAEL’S CHAPEL
PIONEER Betula spp.
WILDFLOWER
Anthriscus sylvestris, Corydalis lutea
AUTUMN COLOUR Quercus rubra, Fagus sylvatica
RIVER OF BULBS
Anemone nemerosa, Narcissus ‘Ice Follies’, Galanthus nivalis
CONIFEROUS Pinus spp.
TOUGH, EXPOSED Ulex Europaeus, Calluna vulgaris
CROOKES CHAPEL
WILDFLOWER MEADOW
FORMAL GARDEN
TRADITIONAL BURIAL
COMMUNITY BUILDING
WOODLAND BRUIAL
PROCESSION
MEADOW BURIAL
PUBLIC FOOTPATHS
CONVENIENCE school, work, a to b
COMMUNITY BUILDING PROCESSION
RECREATIONAL dog walkers, joggers etc...
WOODLAND COLUMBARIUM
ALLOTMENTS BURIAL ENCLOSURE
CROOKES VALLEY CEMETERY TRAIL
a part of the site that can feel uncomfortably
RESPONSE TO SITE
woodland.
The Crookes Valley Cemetery Trail is a linear series of burial spaces connecting two existing cemeteries. The masterplan focuses on the area directly surrounding the Crookes Cemetery but will eventually extend north. It was inspired by the spectacular footpaths that connect Crookes to the Rivelin Valley and the St. Michaels chapel.
exposed in winter. Tough shrubs like Ulex europaeus reflect these exposed conditions. Conifers give way to broadleaf, deciduous Large species such as Fagus
spectacular warm haze of filtered light in autumn. Elegant White flowers contrast with coarse ferns to form a uniform carpet of groundcover. A reassuring cue for care for visitors. grasses and wildflowers like Anthriscus sylvestris take the attention away from
immediate
Dramatic
cemetery memorials. Spontaneous crevice
topography allows for a close up experience
planting scrambles along dry stone walls.
of materiality with a backdrop of distant
The naturalistic palette shows little signs of
views, with nothing in between – giving the
human input, enhancing feelings of solitude
illusion that you’re on the ‘edge of the world’.
and solemnity.
the
distant.
CHAPEL
Woodland turns to moorland. Tussocky
I wanted to exagerate the contrast of the and
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sylvatica and Quercus rubra create a
ALLOTMENTS
Vast drifts of bulbs reinforce the trail from VEGETATION The trail starts at the top of the site. Panoramic views are uninterrupted by a stark summit. Sparse clusters of Pinus spp. become pillars of strength with maturity. The year round foliage provides a hint of enclosure on
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the summit to the woodland, like a snaking
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stream. A spectacular display of colour in winter and autumn. Familiar species become a comforting annual reminder – Galanthus, Crocus, Narcissus and Anemone. “It’s that time of year again…”
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APPROACH TO BURIAL The trail gives a funeral procession that runs alongside the public footpaths, at times crossing over (fig. 4). Careful design of thresholds differentiates the routes and controls circulation during times of service. Unlike traditional cemeteries, the linear trail feels unbound. Interments are spread across the landscape rather than constrained to one place. There is a large capacity for burial without it feeling like valuable space is being ‘taken up’. The infrequent everyday walkers weave reassuringly through the space (fig. 3).
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Memorialisation is only used in some spaces. Burial is subtle and takes second place to the landscape. The concept of grave reuse (every 50 years) allows for perpetual use. Each burial space along the trail offers people a range of preferences. Traditional burial continues where it is. New spaces offer Woodland and meadow burial with or without memorialisation. Somewhere safe, enclosed by walls or somewhere exposed, with distant views. The flexible spaces will be able to accommodate new techniques and burial reform.
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Eurybia (Aster) divaricata Helleborus niger 'Praecox' Helleborus x hybridus 'Harvington Red' Lobelia fulgens 'Queen Victoria' (Elmfeuer) TOTAL MIX A: Least Shady (7m2 total area. 10 plants/m2) PLANT NAME % TOTAL PLANTS Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' 15 10 Aquilegia vulgaris var. Stellata 'Ruby Port' 20 14 Astrantia major 'Claret' 20 14 Digitalis Purpurea 'Albiflora' 5 4 Eurybia (Aster) divaricata 10 7 Helleborus niger 'Praecox' 5 4 Helleborus x hybridus 'Harvington Red' 10 7 Lobelia fulgens 'Queen Victoria' (Elmfeuer) 15 10 TOTAL 100 70 MIX B: Staple Shade (10.4m2 total area. 10 plants/m2) PLANT NAME % TOTAL PLANTS Anemone 'Wild Swan' 25 26 Digitalis purpurea 'Albiflora' 15 16 Helleborus x ericsmithii 15 15 Heuchera 'Crème Brûlée' 15 16 SECTION A-AA Heuchera 'Marmalade' 15 15 Silene fimbriata 15 16 TOTAL 100 104
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MIX B: Staple Shade (10.4m2 total area. 10 plants/m2) PLANT NAME % TOTAL PLANTS Anemone 'Wild Swan' 25 26 Digitalis purpurea 'Albiflora' 15 16 Helleborus x ericsmithii 15 15 Heuchera 'Crème Brûlée' 15 16 Heuchera 'Marmalade' 15 15 Silene fimbriata 15 16 TOTAL 100 104 2
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MIX C: Deepest Darkest (13.7m total area. 10 plants/m ) PLANT NAME % TOTAL PLANTS Asplenium scolopendrium 15 20 Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata the King' 20 28 Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae 15 20 Eurybia (Aster) divaricata 30 41 Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' 20 28 TOTAL 100 137
MIX D: Woodland Carpet (45m total area. 10 plants/m ) PLANT NAME % TOTAL PLANTS Galium odoratum 35 157 Two Hamamelis x Convallaria majalis 35 157 MIX C: Deepest Darkest (13.7m2 total area. 10 plants/m2) intermedia cultivars add PLANT NAME % TOTAL PLANTS subtle Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White' 15 68 variety to the Asplenium scolopendrium 15 20 colour palette niponicum var. pictum Athyrium 15 68 Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata the King' 20 28 TOTAL 100 450 Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae 15 20 Eurybia (Aster) divaricata 30 41 Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' 20 28 BULB MIX A: Shady but Showy (8m2 total area . 150 bulbs/m2) TOTAL 100 137 BULB NAME % TOTAL BULBS ferns add strength all year MIX D: Woodland round to the PLANT NAME predominantly Galium odoratum perennial mixes
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Carpet (45m total area. 10 plants/m ) % TOTAL PLANTS 35 157 Convallaria majalis 35 157 Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White' 15 68 Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 15 68 TOTAL 100 450
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MIX C: Deepest Darkest (13.7m22 total area. 10 plants/m22) PLANT NAME % TOTAL PLANTS Asplenium scolopendrium 15 20 Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata the King' 20 28 Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae 15 20 Eurybia (Aster) divaricata 30 41 Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' 20 28 TOTAL 100 137 MIX D: Woodland Carpet (45m22 total area. 10 plants/m22) PLANT NAME % TOTAL PLANTS Galium odoratum 35 157 Convallaria majalis 35 157 Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White' 15 68 Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 15 68 TOTAL 100 450
BULB MIX A: Shady but Showy (8m22 total area . 150 bulbs/m22) BULB NAME % TOTAL BULBS Crocus 'Prins Claus' 40 480 Crocus speciosus 'Conqueror' 40 480 Galanthus nivalis 20 240 TOTAL 100 1200
Convallaria majalis Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White' Athyrium niponicum var. pictum TOTAL
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BULB MIX A: Shady but Showy (8m2 total area . 150 bulbs/m2) BULB NAME % TOTAL BULBS Crocus 'Prins Claus' 40 480 Crocus speciosus 'Conqueror' 40 480 Galanthus nivalis 20 240 TOTAL 100 1200 BULB MIX B: Woodland Carpet (7.2m2 total area. 100 bulbs/m2) BULB NAME % TOTAL BULBS Allium ursinum 50 360 Anemone nemerosa 50 360 TOTAL 100 720
Winter flowering shrubs give fireworks of colour in the bleakest months
BULB MIX B: Woodland Carpet (7.2m22 total area. 100 bulbs/m22) BULB NAME % TOTAL BULBS Allium ursinum 50 360 Anemone nemerosa 50 360 TOTAL 100 720 drifts of the dwarf Sarcococca meet the path to make the most of its scent
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Crocus ‘Prins Claus’ & Galanthus nivalis sit quietly beneath the drama
Hamamelis x intermedia allows groundcover to grow all around
BULB MIX B: Woodland Carpet (7.2m2 total area. 100 bulbs/m2) BULB NAME % TOTAL BULBS Allium ursinum 50 360 Anemone nemerosa 50 360 TOTAL 100 720
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BULB MIX A: Shady but Showy (8m2 total area . 150 bulbs/m2) BULB NAME % TOTAL BULBS Crocus 'Prins Claus' 40 480 Crocus speciosus 'Conqueror' 40 480 Galanthus nivalis 20 240 TOTAL 100 1200
Crocus 'Prins Claus' Crocus speciosus 'Conqueror' Galanthus nivalis TOTAL
Helleborus x ericsmithii Heuchera 'Crème Brûlée' Heuchera 'Marmalade' Silene fimbriata TOTAL
BULB MIX B: Woodland Carpet (7.2m2 total area. 100 bulbs/m2) BULB NAME % TOTAL BULBS Allium ursinum 50 360 A Anemone nemerosa 50 360 TOTAL 100 720
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regeneration
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02. SERIAL VISION playing an THIRD YEAR UNDERGRADUATE, 2016
increasingly important part in enhancing quality of life in cities around the world. This module addressed the patterns and processes that currently influence urban design, examining theories and typologies of urban form, the drivers of urban change and urban regeneration. Looking at urban theorists such as Christopher Alexander, Jan Gehl, Gordon
Cullen, I have tried to enhance a key but poorly designed route in Sheffield. From the famous Park Hill flats to Victoria Quays.
Cullen shifted attention away from the
I illustrated my route with Cullen’s
idea of towns and cities as collections
idea of serial vision. Taking the reader
of buildings and other physical objects
on an eye-level journey to show the
to the idea of them as seamless spatial
various changes in spatial volume,
experiences. I love the metaphor of a
landmark features and focal points. It is
poem and its punctuation for how one
a more human approach, compared to
moves through an urban space. If there
designing at a bird’s eye view, which is
are no commas, full stops or hierarchy
so often the norm.
then it is monotonous and tiresome.
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03. SUSTAINABLE HOUSING Housing is arguably the biggest issue THIRD YEAR UNDERGRADUATE, 2015 facing the UK today. Green infrastructure
can respond to social, ecological, economic & sustainable development. This project looks at how housing can be successfully tackled by landscape architects – from survey & analysis to concept, to masterplanning. How can people be encouraged to take ownership of their homes? How can you clearly and aesthetically define what is private and public? How can we design to encourage social bonds within the community? How can you help residents make more sustainable choices? These are all questions the landscape architect must be able to answer.
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• The comfort of sunlight is enhanced as it’s filtered through quaking leaves. Views from the top of the site will gaze over the woodland • Rather than large open spaces, that were already provided in surrounding area - woodland will provide peace, clean air & recreation. Views will be permeable & far • Young & old can stroll, climb & play. Imagining they are far from the city & in one of their favourite tales.
NEUBÜHL, ZURICH “Beautiful, is a house that is allowed to live in contact with the sky & treetops”
• A high density of dwellings, connected through highly permeable routes increases natural surveillance & chances of neighbourly interaction • The more the buildings communicate, the more the people will. Flexible & robust spaces with hard surfacing will let the people appropriate it as they wish. Communal meals, weekend markets and performances are all possible.
Sigfried Giedion, 1929
To live amongst the tree canopies - In an energetic, open & diverse community
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Dense Housing, Dense Planting
Robustness - No space has a defined use. Instead they are flexible, providing for a range of experiences Bentley et al (1985). Responsive Environments.
Surrounding woodland can offset the potential negatives of dense housing. Good quality green space results in positive attitudes & behaviours Wooley, H. Somerset Ward, A. (2010) Living Green
Legibility - Strong axes are clearly defined by their size & centrality. Smaller routes branch off from the primary route. Primary routes are intended for more public use - the smaller alleys are more private
Backyard garden sharing allow for growing & improved intergenerational ties Wooley, H. Somerset Ward, A. (2010) Living Green
Permeability, Everywhere links to each other. There are always choices of route, creating a responsive environment Bentley et al (1985). Responsive Environments.
A variety of spaces, with different experiences is achieved through choice of vegetation, materiality, size, scale & openness Bentley et al (1985). Responsive Environments.
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Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis
- White, highly scented flowers in winter - Robust, low maintenance, grows in most conditions. Thrives in shade. - Excellent ground cover
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Ulex europaeus ‘Flore Pleno’ - Yellow flowers in early Spring - Thorny hedges provide security - Low maintenance, low cost
Malus ‘John Downie’
- Masses of white flowers in May - Great Autumn foliage - Works well in small urban gardens
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
- Spectacular autumn colour - small yellow flowers sustain bees & hoverflies - Softens the ends of terraced houses
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04. COPENHAGEN: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A CAR MAKES trip to THIRD YEAR UNDERGRADUATE, 2015
Copenhagen, a city I fell in love with, the thought that stuck with me the most was their approach to designing around the car. Of course, bicycles are an integral part of life in Copenhagen. But more importantly to me, was noticing that cars were often given the least priority & their presence was therefore much less noticeable. I began to realise, almost as if in perfect correlation, the less cars there were - the more life there was. Seemingly obvious, but it gave me a lot of faith going forward in this career to see that it is absolutely realistic to see a city that does not revolve around the car.
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04. URBAN REGENERATION: A VIEW TO ADVENTURE SECOND YEAR UNDERGRADUATE, 2015 The Cultural Industries Quarter in
of car parks. Most of these car parks
place, a place that merits exploration. A
Sheffield
area
occupy previously brownfield sites & are
place of mild uneasiness, of humour and
characterised by workshops, factories &
essentially temporary installations until
discrete outbreaks of natural habitat.
studios, some of which still have creative
more profitable or pleasurable uses for
and manufacturing purposes, some have
these sites can be found.
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post-industrial
The project was all about ideas & creative processes; talking to people,
been redeveloped, many demolished. It is in many ways a failed ‘Quarter’,
listening, observing, walking... & a lot of
It is an area where you will find artist
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studios, start up tech companies, a
gentrification, losing more of its social
superstore, a fire station, upmarket
& built character than it gains. Though
cafes, a music archive, nightclubs, a
busy in functionality, it often feels empty,
cinema, a church, welders, a couple
a passing through place. But it is also one
of pubs, a public broadcaster… & lots
of Sheffield’s ‘hidden gems’, an inspiring
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The main themes of my project were opening up views and encouraging play & adventure; ‘A View to Adventure’. I proposed a Creative Collective be formed by the local businesses. They would ensure the area’s character not be changed by gentrification. They would put on events & make temporary use of spaces that would involve the local community.
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The Loxley Valley is one of Sheffield’s remarkable hidden landscapes. In the 18th century this valley was one of the busiest industrial locations in the region. Along its 6 mile stretch there were 24 water mills dating from the 1200s onwards, originally grinding corn then used in the production of metal goods. Today, the valley is a rich habit for wildlife with areas of ancient woodland. It is a green finger, connecting the city to the Peak District. It is an important but underused recreational resource for the
05. URBAN REGENERATION: OLD WHEEL MILL for a River Loxley walk from Malin Bridge FIRST YEAR UNDERGRADUATE, 2015 to the Dams at the top of the valley and
beyond, with its own distinctive design style. The aim of this project was to design sensitively and imaginatively, to an evocative and complex site in a wooded, post-industrial valley landscape. It was important to create a design that made the most of the existing character but would encourage a range of users to enjoy a healthy lifestyle in the hidden gem on their doorstep.
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05. PONDEROSA PARK, 10x10 This was the very first project of the FIRST YEAR UNDERGRADUATE, 2014 degree. A perfect introduction to place making. In groups, we are given a 10m2 space within the local Ponderosa Park to do whatever we wished. We visited the Yorkshire Sculpture Park to begin reading the layers of designed landscapes. How could simple interventions make the most of the seasonal qualities of a site? What is the genius loci of a space? Before this, I had never considered the temporal nature of landscape design. How might I make the most of a particular moment of a day or season? How will the leaves sit in my design in autumn? How will vegetation and materials be effected by wind, rain and snow?
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