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Contents
04 14
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04 interview is with
Joe Taylor,
Designer at Octagon.
30 34 14
The brief for this South
West London family garden
was to provide a space for
dining and relaxation.
T he T eam 20
Roger Webster has been
running his garden design
practice from Exeter for
over twenty years, with
projects across Devon and
the Southwest.
Publishing Director Digital Manager Business Manager
Martin Holmes Jamie Bullock Josh Holmes
30
martin@mhmagazine.co.uk jamie@mhmagazine.co.uk josh@mhmagazine.co.uk While preparing for
Autumn, the garden
Sales Director Editor in Chief Studio Designer remains at the heart of
Lee Martin Antony Holter James Sayer family life for hosting
Tel: 01227 392597 Tel: 01304 806 039 james@mhmagazine.co.uk BBQs, garden parties and
lee@mhmagazine.co.uk antony@mhmagazine.co.uk family events.
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accept no responsibility for the claims or opinions made by advertisers, manufactures or contributors. The client had recently
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic (including purchased this 1930s
photocopying) or stored in any information retrieval system without the prior consent of the publisher. detached house in London
that needed an internal
make-over and updating.
www.landud.co.uk T: 01304 806 039 E: info@landud.co.uk
Issue 34 2018 Landscape & Urban Design 3
OCTAGON
1. What do Octagon think is the the quality of build rather than 3. What are your guiding principles
role of green space in new quantity, and this definitely filters in shaping green space?
developments? through to the green space design.
The main aim is always to create a
Green space is absolutely vital in 2. Do you think green space adds private amenity space for our clients,
new developments, whether in one value and why? somewhere tranquil and secluded.
of our individual homes or larger
Green space definitely adds value, This can be more challenging with
developments and schemes, it plays
it creates a serene vista for any our London-based schemes, because
a different role every time. Some
development . there’s less space to work with, so we
require opulence and grandeur, while
have to get more creative.
others want something a little more We are known for our super luxury
understated. new homes, so work very hard to We often work closely with the
finish them off perfectly. Every residents of the neighbouring homes
I believe the landscaping is just as
Octagon home comes with a fully to ensure their privacy is maintained
important as the homes themselves,
landscaped and planted garden, this is as well – sometimes offering to plant
and at Octagon, we like to take a ‘less
a principle the company have always mature trees or hedging on their land
is more’ approach. We are renowned
adhered to since it started building too!
making the most of our garden spaces
over three decades ago.
and generous landscaping - it’s about
4 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018

Recently we completed a scheme when we’ve shown new clients
around a magnificent 500 images of the work we’ve previously
year old Oak tree – with help done, a lot now want to go down this
from neighbours and the local route with their own gardens.
authorities, we were able to move
5. How do Octagon select
the house boundaries slightly to
landscape architects and
ensure the safety and protection
garden designers?
of the tree, whilst also building the
new home. It resulted in something Landscaping is one of the very
wholly beneficial to everyone! first things that is formulated, as
it needs to be submitted along with
4. What are your favourite
the planning application. We use
landscaping and rooftop
Creepers for a lot of our schemes.
trends?
They are a multi-award winning
We’ve had a lot of requests for what landscape architect, and we have
I like to call ‘fusion’ gardens in the worked with their team for over 20
past year – a very formal layout, years. As a very trusted supplier ,
juxtaposed with informal planting. they understand the Octagon ethos
The structure is very rigid, with for perfection at every level , and
smart paving and paths, while the we work together incredibly well.
bedding plants have a more country Their designers study our house
cottage feel to them – the result plans to create the individual
is something really different, and gardens and communal grounds.

Being a luxury developer, we want to
work with people who appreciate our
clients’ needs and expectations.
However if there is any brilliant talent

out there we have yet to discover, we
are always happy to consider new
people with fresh ideas and solutions.
6. Can you give me details of recent

developments where they made
interesting use of green space/
public realm?
A recent Bespoke client specifically

requested a garden with a Spanish
feel, which was a great project to work
on. He worked closely with us to create
a fantastic home for his parents to
live in, and wanted something truly
special yet accessible for them to enjoy
outdoors too.
It was a large wraparound south west

facing garden, and the design was done
by Creepers. We put in some fantastic
olive and fruit trees, and implemented
a koi carp pond just outside the
kitchen doors. A large patio area had
two seating areas to relax in – one with
a fire pit for evening entertainment –
with a path winding up to a bespoke
built summer house with gardener’s
loo at the back of the garden. We have
had feedback that his father loves to
sit there and look out over the lawn
and his new home!
www.octagon.co.uk
The interview is with Joe Taylor,

Designer at Octagon.

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Roger Webster has been running his The site lies on the bank of a tidal streets, many not wide enough for
garden design practice from Exeter estuary and is surrounded by historic cars, giving enticing glimpses of the
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across Devon and the Southwest. bustle with activity during summer
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GARDEN TIPS
TOP TIPS ON HOW TO CREATE YOUR DREAM GARDEN
While preparing for Autumn, the garden remains at the heart of family life for hosting BBQs, garden parties and family
events.
Trusted gardening expert, Cliff Woolley at CW Landscapes, a leading landscaper for housebuilder Crest Nicholson South
since 1998, has shared his top tips on how to create your dream garden design in just five simple tricks.
1. Check your garden conditions to understand

what you can and can’t achieve without
overcomplicating your garden space. This will help
identify what to choose from, as it will allow you to
consider what you want to view from inside when
looking out. It will also highlight any hot spots for
patio or decking that could be incorporated into
your garden design.
2. Create a smooth finish and provide easy

maintenance for your lawn, try to ensure two
thirds of the garden can be turfed with slow curved
edges. This will allow for easy mowing throughout
the year and ensure that when spring arrives your
lawn remains in a good, manageable condition after
the cold winter months.

3. When selecting trees and shrubs, do not select all
colourful shrubs as these will only last for a short
period. A good place to start is by googling “shrubs”
to find those that have seasonal colour over a
12-month period for longer durability. This was a key
consideration whilst landscaping the green areas
and gardens at Tall Trees at Bolnore Village, where
we deliberately selected easy manageable evergreen
plants. This included the Aucuba golden king,
Viburnham tinus, Senecio greyi, Cornus midwinter
fire, Cistus corbanensis, which all retain their beauty
year-round as we were looking to create 12-months of
colour.
4. For smaller gardens, we would recommend using

more herbaceous plants with seasonal colour and
those that are 80% evergreen to ensure your garden
keeps its colour all year round. These plants will only
need dead-heading, rather than pruning, which makes
them slightly less high-maintenance than shrubbery.
5. Try to maintain your garden little and often to keep

everything in a manageable condition. Try mowing
the lawn once a week and hoeing through borders
every 14 days to stop the germination of weeds.
This means no bending down to pick out weeds and
produces a well-maintained garden to be proud of and
impress your neighbours and guests.
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MATERIAL MATTERS
RUSTIC & ROBUST OUTDOOR LIGHTS TO LAST A LIFETIME
When choosing outdoor lights, it’s resulting in low splitting properties. Copper strengthened with Zinc.
important to consider the durability This means the timber won’t crack If you want your garden lights to
and aesthetics of their material, more than 5mm. Most domestic last a lifetime, choose Brass. It is
as well as their main function of softwoods display significant cracks exceptionally strong, needs no
providing illumination. The longevity or splitting as the timber seasons. maintenance and is also great for
and quality of the light fittings The wood is pressure treated with underwater and fountain applications.
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should also add a sense of decoration reserves. and darken as time passes, to blend
in daylight too. The use of certain in charmingly with surroundings. An
materials such as Copper or Brass for For ultimate Rustic charm, Solid Antique finish will keep its appearance
example, can add something special to Brass lights with aged Bronze finish for many years and only needs
an overall garden theme. are incorporated into machined occasional cleaning with water. It also
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The client had recently purchased slope to manage with a rise of over
this 1930s detached house in 2.0m over the 20m length.
Winchmore Hill, north-east London
The clients wanted the garden
that needed an internal make-over
developed into a modern space which
and updating. They were in the
incorporated a good size garden
process of gutting the house and
office. They wanted room for outside
adding a new back to it including
entertaining and also an area of
rear facing bedrooms and wide
lawn that children could play on.
garden facing French doors, so a
The levels needed managing and
garden solution was required as well
rationalising to create functional
and Peter Reader Landscapes was
terraced space and opportunities for
retained to provide this. The garden
structural planting. The solution was
itself was derelict with a broken-up
to create a large patio on the back of
patio area and chunks of old concrete
the house for a BBQ and entertaining,
strip foundations through the wider
and to connect this to the lawn area
space. There was also a significant
using wide shallow steps.

The steps provided the first level change whilst keeping
the lawn and patio functionally as one space. The wide
steps also draw you into the wider garden and make it feel
open and welcoming.
The lawn area was edged with raised planters which were
planted with structural semi-formal planting and also
retain the level change at the boundaries that delivers
the large central flat area. It was decided to use brick
rather than render for the retaining wall finish, so that
the look was in keeping with the era of the house. A bench
is awaited to sit at the head of the lawn in the niche below
the raised rear beds.
Before
To the rear of the lawn a further set of steps leads you to
the top level of the garden where a further, smaller patio
sits in front of the garden gym and office. Being at the
top of the garden means the office is away from potential
disturbance, and also has good views over the planting,
back to the house. Plant design here is semi-formal with
topiary spheres and structural shrubs which add to the
clean lined look of the space. In winter they will continue
to give green structure.
The topiary is interspersed with a mix

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LED OUTDOOR SPACES
COMES TO FULHAM
Playinnovation, the innovator of inclusive outdoor
activity spaces, in partnership with London Borough of
Hammersmith & Fulham Council, The Field Road Tenants &
Residents Association; have teamed up to create one of the
most innovative and unique Family Inclusive Sports Areas
in the UK.
The formidable partnership has re-energised and brought to

life an area which was previously dis-used and tired.
Now sits a colourful, vibrant and innovative multi-use

games area, jam packed with opportunities for physical and
mental activity, featuring Playinnovation’s new sensory
‘Hype Courts’ Basketball boards, educational target games,
table tennis tables, traverse walls and gym equipment from
The Great Outdoor Gym Company.
The space is now fun, vibrant, and fully set for physical
activation of people of all ages and abilities.
The process, which involved spending time to listen to the

thoughts, feedback, feelings and emotions of the community
on and around the Field Road Estate in Fulham, enabled
the Playinnovation design team to create a scheme which
captured the very essence of what community life is like in
this lively London suburb.
It has transformed a low-use area into one, which is being

used and enjoyed by all. The project has already attracted
positive reviews and feedback and has been a beacon of
community cohesion.
Rene Biro, Vice Chair of Field Rod TRA commented:
“This amazing new space will bring our community closer.

The area has been designed with care and attention to bring
the local community closer by promoting a healthy lifestyle
with an array of interactive games in the heart of Fulham.”
Marco Boi, the CEO and founder of Playinnovation said:
“The environment in which we live, work and play has a

huge impact on our happiness and wellbeing. Therefore,
to collaborate and work with not only Hammersmith and
Fulham Council but the Tenants and Residents Association
too resulted in one of the best installations we’ve completed
to date.”
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LOW-ALLERGEN
VILLAGE GARDEN
HOW DO YOU CREATE A GARDEN PACKED WITH FLOWERS, TREES AND SHRUBS FOR A CLIENT WITH AN
EXTREME HAY FEVER ALLERGY?
Bramley Apple Garden

Design discovered
that with careful
plant selection and
consideration to
both hard and soft
landscaping, it is
possible to design a
beautiful garden that
can be enjoyed all year
round, whilst reducing
the amount of airborne
pollen which triggers
hay fever and asthma.
Pollen is transferred from male to female parts of the

flower usually by wind or insects. Airborne pollen is
particularly fine and is carried freely in the breeze.
The pollen that’s picked up and deposited by insects
is generally stickier and heavier and less likely to
irritate. As a general rule wind-pollinated plants
should be avoided and opt instead for flowers where
insects have to search for nectar such as trumpet
shaped blooms or double rather than single flowers.

Key Design
Solutions
The client’s hay fever was triggered by
both grass and tree pollen and the site was
surrounded by protected Oak trees and a
large Ash tree in the garden. We couldn’t
touch the Oak trees, but the large Ash was
removed which introduced more light and
opened up the garden.
With a large garden and small budget, lawn

is usually a cost-effective surface choice
and the green of turf sets off the hard
landscaping and planting. In this case, a lawn
was not an option, so artificial turf was used,
being both low allergen and low maintenance.
The dining terrace was positioned in that plants with a strong fragrance planting to blur the edges. Oak raised
the centre of the garden to provide good such as roses and lavender can affect beds silver with age, blending with the
circulation and to enjoy the sunshine some people so should be included with cream of the South Cerney gravel and
and was framed on either side by caution. the sandstone paving.
raised planters containing lavender
Gravel paths lead through archways to a Framed by an evergreen hedge, a
and Rosa ‘Margaret Merrill’ to attract
utility area in one corner and a mindful sandstone bird bowl set on a bespoke
the pollinators. Roses are a good low
space with swing seat in the opposite oak plinth creates a strong focal point at
allergen selection as their petals enclose
corner. The whole feel of the design the bottom of the garden and provides a
the pollen, although it’s worth noting
is light and airy, with clean lines and water source for birds and insects.
Plant Selection
Whilst grasses couldn’t be used in the planting scheme, Other factors to consider when selecting plants, as advised
Verbena bonariensis and Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling by Allergy UK, are to avoid male dioescious species, ferns or
butterflies’ are a good substitute, creating movement and other species that produce spores and in particular consider
adding an ephemeral quality to the planting. alternatives to the ever-popular birch with its striking white
bark, which produces the most potent pollen.
When selecting trees for the garden, wind pollinators were
avoided, instead trees that produce blossom and attract There is a useful guide called the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale
insects were selected. (OPALS) which is the first plant-allergy ranking system used
by the USA department of agriculture. OPALS rates plants
Malus x zumi ‘Golden Hornet’, espalier pear trees, Cercis
1-10 with 1 lowest in allergy and ‘10’ highest.
canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ and a line of Prunus ‘Amanagowa’
provide spring and autumn colour. Bramley Apple Garden Design
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BEWLEY GARDEN
WINNER OF BEWLEY GARDEN COMPETITION RECEIVES £1,000 OF GARDEN VOUCHERS
To coincide with the 2018 RHS designed with people, plants and and the neighbouring Herb Farm,
Chelsea Garden Show at the end of wildlife in mind to create a space for where he will be able to redeem
May, design led developer, Bewley everyone to enjoy. With separate his vouchers. Matthew, who was
Homes, launched a competition to find seating areas, pretty borders and accompanied to the presentation by
a winning garden design to install in room to store garden equipment, it his wife, Kate and their 9 year old son
its new show home at Lea Meadows, makes use of every inch of space, and 7 year old daughter, says: “The
Sonning Common. with the added attraction of a water garden looks absolutely incredible – it
rill to bring another dimension to the is wonderful for me to see my design
Selected by Clare Foster, Garden
design.” brought to life. Our family lives in a
Editor at House & Garden Magazine,
similar sized home and I designed the
the winning design was ‘The Everyone Matthew was presented with the
garden with both my family and our
Welcome Garden’ by Matthew Walker. award of £1,000 of garden vouchers
individual needs in mind.”
Foster says: ‘This was a garden by representatives of Bewley Homes

Claire Gibbins, Head of Sales
at Bewley Homes, adds: “We
wanted to encourage those
with a natural horticultural
talent to take inspiration
from the RHS Chelsea
Flower Show and replicate
it here at our Lea Meadows
development in
with the results which, not

only compliment the exterior
design of the house but
provide a beautiful vista from
inside. Matthew’s garden is
a real asset to this particular
show home at Lea Meadows.”
For more information about Lea

Meadow, contact Bewley on
0808 173 0003 or email:
sonningcommon@bewley.co.uk
KEBONY
COMPLETES ELEGANT EXTERIOR TERRACE AT 2-6 CANNON STREET
Located in the heart of central Designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, the

London, a new build providing terrace maximises the space available,
14,416m² of prime office space in creating a strong and elegant surface.
one of the Capital’s most sought
The Outdoor Deck Company was
after locations has been transformed
commissioned to supply and install
by the installation of a beautifully
GRAD decking and rail systems to
constructed roof terrace. Kebony,
which Kebony wood was fitted to, with
a beautiful wood recommended by
tactically placed grip strips added to
leading architects, was the material
create a non-slip surface.
chosen to deck the rooftop, which
offers stunning views of London’s These innovative methods have
iconic skyline. created a sleek aesthetic which hides
all evidence of fixtures and fittings

whilst also maintaining the wood’s in completing the uniquely shaped ideal material for the office building’s
enhanced strength and durability. rooftop terrace with a contemporary exterior terrace. Although a natural
finish. material, the wood requires no
The installation of the decking was
maintenance beyond normal cleaning
not without challenges, largely due Developed in Norway, Kebony’s
and can stand up to testing conditions
to a number of steel planters located revolutionary technology is an
far better than untreated softwood.
in the middle of the terrace around environmentally friendly process
which The Outdoor Deck Company which modifies sustainably sourced Mike Wilderink, Managing Director
were tasked with carefully installing softwoods by heating the wood with at The Outdoor Deck Company
the deck. furfuryl alcohol - an agricultural by- commented: “We are incredibly proud
product. By polymerising the wood’s of the rooftop terrace at the Cannon
This required precision, meticulous
cell wall, the softwoods permanently Street office building. The use of
planning and the use of a material
take on the attributes of tropical innovative technology and materials
which was both strong and easy to
hardwood including high durability, such as the GRAD decking system
work with in tight and curved areas.
hardness and dimensional stability. and Kebony wood were essential to
For this reason, Kebony was selected
Kebony is highly resistant to wear the success of this beautiful terrace.
by landscape architect Tom Stuart-
and weathering, which made it the We have always enjoyed working with
Smith, and proved instrumental

Kebony on previous projects and are certainly
looking forward to using it again in the near
future.”
Adrian Pye, International Sales Director at

Kebony added: “The Central London rooftop
terrace will be perfect for the building’s
tenants to enjoy, in both a social and corporate
capacity. It’s great to see Kebony being used
for such an elegant decking project, which will
be enjoyed for many years to come.”
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Walthamstow before Walthamstow after
THE STATE OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE UK

According to the latest government But after decades of development - and are all prime examples of Green
figures, 83 per cent – 45 million – the subsequent erosion of biodiversity, Infrastructure in action, especially
of people in England live in urban the emergence of Green Infrastructure when all linked to a considerate
areas. It’s an astonishing number, but (GI) is breathing new life into our stormwater design to provide the blue
hardly surprising given the wealth concrete jungle, with the government element to the system.
of opportunities our sprawling cities and local authorities proposing major
and towns offer.In order to cater for investment to make our cities and Transforming grey places into green
the surge in city living, mixed-use towns greener than ever before. spaces
properties have become increasingly
common, with many featuring But what exactly is GI and why is it Planners, architects, civil engineers
landscaped gardens, bars, restaurants, important? and developers in the UK are
water features and residential space beginning to harness GI’s true
under one roof as developers look to Essentially, it is the preservation and potential. After decades of concrete,
exploit every square metre of land. development of natural spaces in we are starting to see the next
urban areas. generation of green living emerge.
However, this has come at the expense Building designers are increasingly
of green spaces, with air pollution, Parks, roof gardens and even cycle incorporating biophilia – meaning the
climate change and even mental lanes can be considered part of the GI love of nature – into our towns and
health issues just some of the many concept. They all represent elements cities. The 15-storey, 420,000 sq ft 10
effects regularly blamed on the built of the natural world integrating Fenchurch Avenue development in
environment. with the urban environment. And it London, for example, has placed GI at
doesn’t stop there. Ponds, reservoirs, the heart of the property.
football pitches and private gardens

Fenchurch Avenue Blue-Green roof
Due to open in March next year, it

will boast a striking ‘crown-shaped’
landscaped roof garden, complete
with a restaurant, pergola canopies,
water feature, a range of climbing
and hanging plants, and walking and
seating areas.
Polypipe has its own Blue and Green

roof installation in Aylesford, which
is being used for monitoring and
research purposes to build the case
for more widespread use of the
technology.
Meanwhile, Manchester City

Council’s ‘green and blue strategy’ Polypipe Blue Green roof in Aylesford
states that “by 2025, high quality,
well maintained green and and blue that we can sustain the progress made And with the opportunity to help
spaces will be an integral part of its by 2025, providing the platform for people to live longer, healthier and
neighbourhoods.” investment in the years to follow.” happier lives – there has never been a
more vital time to embrace it.
The report adds: “The city’s And other cities are following
communities will be living healthy, suit. Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, The built environment sector must
fulfilled lives, enjoying parks and Edinburgh and Belfast are among the unite and act now. Together, we can
green spaces and safe green routes many committing to increasing green combine our expertise to transform
for walking, cycling and exercise and blue spaces in the coming years. our grey places into green spaces,
throughout the city. Businesses improving health, the economy and
will be investing in areas with high Boosting health and happiness biodiversity.
environmental quality and attractive
surroundings, and will have a healthy, With the range of tangible benefits
talented workforce to draw on. There delivered by our green spaces, the role
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GPAD
GPAD DELIVERS GRADE A OFFICE REFURBISHMENT IN PRIME
BRISTOL LOCATION
London architectural practice The imposing exterior, originally
gpad has completed the office constructed in 1987, leads through to
refurbishment of One Cathedral a striking, naturally lit central atrium
Square in the heart of Bristol City surrounded by large open floorplates.
Centre for Castleforge Partners.
A living wall of lush, vibrant greens
Overlooking the harbour-side,
spanning from the ground level up
this stunning and modern
creates an impressive focal point
building provides Grade A office
drawing the eye upwards into the
accommodation in a prime city
expansive, contemporary atria. People
location.
on upper levels benefit from floor to
The 53,696 sq. ft. flexible office ceiling glazing, allowing them to enjoy
environment spans four floors and is the inspired view across the foyer and
a welcome addition to the significant down into the reception area.
regeneration in the surrounding area,
Designed with healthy living in mind,
which has taken place in the past
occupiers have at their disposal 50
decade. By incorporating full access
bike racks, shower facilities, and
raised floors, metal tile suspended
drying areas opening up the option of
ceilings and air conditioning, the
cycling to work. The layout encourages
team has created an adaptable, agile
people to walk around the building
space for open plan or partitioning
using the spacious reception atria and
to maximise flexibility and cater for
internal terracing as break-out spaces.
future demand.

Danny Shafrir, Creative Designer
at gpad, comments: “Through
creative design and clear
understanding of the market,
we’ve created a quality, modern
office environment influenced by
the dynamic space itself. While
the atrium provides prospective
tenants with an ideal environment
to meet and greet their own
customers, we saw the opportunity
to enhance the space further by
integrating a living wall.
“We are always keen to

incorporate gardens or roof
terraces into our projects and One
Cathedral Square is no exception
– it’s just sometimes we have to
bring the outside in! The living
wall is a statement piece, but it is
also very calming and creates a
beautiful, natural backdrop to grab
a book to read over lunch and get
some relief away from a computer
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the first of its kind for the city.
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London, Meyer Homes, commissioned residents to look through a portal to
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of open space and create a cultural
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gardens, the design of this new
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sustainability. A cultural, social and
commercial centre as a place for
family, recreation and work.
The brief called for a landmark

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Wuhan culture. Our design response

abstracts the mythological
Chinese Phoenix (originating in
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the flowing land-scape whose
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the social gathering and event
spaces.
A solar ‘tree’ defines the main

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parents and on-lookers. formations of Wuhan have inspired
the form and character of the bespoke
South of the water plaza, a series of
pre-cast active edges that frame the
signature sweeping walls sculptured
perimeter development.
from local stone, create a visual
interplay between each other, Specialist lighting design integrates
structured to deliberately bring the precinct’s architecture and
people physically closer together to landscape, helping it transition for the
en-courage social interaction in the changing demographic of users from
dappled shade. weekdays to evening and weekends.
From a place of interaction and
Throughout the public realm, the
commerce to a recreational play space.
design captures moments of a bird in
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colours infused into the elements. and engaging. It’s a landscape of

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dynamic new public domain. The careful selection of native
trees and shrubs will bring a seasonal dimension to the
design, as the spaces take on different characters through
the year,” says, Stephen Buckle, Studio Director ASPECT
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Reesink Turfcare is delighted to core product lines back into the UK from such as race courses and polo fields, the
announce it has secured the exclusive UK 1st Products, having been previously AGRI-Vator brings the same oscillating
distribution rights for a specialist range imported by Mumby Machinery.” hubs as found on the smaller AERA-
of tractor mounted aeration equipment Vator, but with larger tines to provide
First in the range is the AERA-Vator,
from the American-based company 1st more depth and subsoil fracturing.
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osilating vibrating tine system loosens, The biggest advantage of the last item in
Better ways to aerate and remove thatch rather than punches, the soil around and the range – the VC Verti-Cutter – is the
to more efficient seeding, the versatile underneath each tine. It has the benefit speed and depth which the machine can
capsule range of 1st Products tractor of being designed with a universal frame work to. Depth adjustments can be made
attachments, which are available now, system so extra shafts can be added to in the field with no tools using a simple
complement Reesink Turfcare’s growing expand its capabilities, such as the Multi- detent pin allowing the height to be
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non-PTO Coring shaft.
Steven Haynes, sales manager for TYM,
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and Warwick School, no two days are roughly 20 years ago. We looked at means we can continue to provide a
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Grounds Maintenance. To cope with that it was the best built unit, as well time, minimising disruption for the
the versatility required to work on as being the most cost-effective. When customers and maximising efficiency
multiple sports surfaces and grounds, we advertised that we had one, we for my team.”
Director Gareth Fowler-Simons has picked up a lot of work which saw us
“During autumn and peak renovation
just invested in his second Verti- quickly adding a second unit to cope
times, our Verti-Drains are out on a
Drain 7526 from Charterhouse Turf with the demand.”
daily basis and have so far delivered
Machinery, taking his total fleet to
In the last five years Gareth and his exactly what we’re after from a
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GM conduct grounds and sports “I spoke to Richard Lucas at Saltex a have been foolish to go for anything
turf maintenance in and around the couple of years ago and on the back else.”
Midlands. “Aeration is one of those of that, he set up a static unit for me
staple maintenance procedures that to look at. Without even seeing it in
goes across the board, no matter the action I was happy that if it was going
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“The existing hard surface served us Game, set, match! Frank continues: “We coach absolute
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Suitable for players of all levels of
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was time to replace the courts and we a sand dressed artificial grass which
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on the market.” play and is soft underfoot. The surface “We spent time searching and
has been tested to International completed thorough testing to make
As part of the search, the committee
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visited several clubs around the
and has a unique yarn which has been and we are really pleased with the
country and tested a number of courts,
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but one surface in particular stood out.
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“It was a clear winner, and the keeping the courts in use no matter the Advantage Pro courts are proving
decision was easy,” says Frank. the weather. Thanks to its structure, extremely popular, as we expected.”
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THE WORMSLEY CRICKET PITCH IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS ‘THE MOST
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The Wormsley cricket pitch in
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the grounds of his estate. The pitch
was completed in 1992 and the first
match played there was attended by
Her Majesty The Queen Mother, the
then Prime Minister John Major, Sir
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What is now known as ‘Sir Paul Getty’s
Ground’, Wormsley has in recent years
played host to England Women’s test
matches against Australia and India.
Cricket Manager and former head

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estate, Simon Tremlin heads the
team responsible for maintaining the
ground. With such a reputation to live
up to he’s naturally very selective
The VStrong follows in the tradition seed application at various rates
about the machinery he uses and a
of GKB’s Combinator and employs to suit different seed mixes, with
requirement for a scarifier and seeder
generically developed 3mm carbide drag brushes to incorporate seed
led him to official GKB dealers RT
scarifying blades attached to the and topdressing for minimal surface
Machinery near Aylesbury.
rotor using their Quick-Lock system. disruption.
“We do a lot of contracting work as An operating depth of 5cm is easily
“We’ve gone with the GKB machines
well as looking after Wormsley,” says attained without missing any areas.
for the way they perform and they
Simon “and it’s important to know the The operating speed of up to 12km/h
are robust enough to withstand the
machines we use are sturdy enough to is a real benefit for the professional
punishment of contracting work,”
meet our needs. Last year we did forty- contractor, with fast removal of thatch
says Simon, “and we have plenty of
two cricket squares as well as rugby and weed with the ability to collect at
that ahead as well as maintaining Sir
and football pitches.” RT Machinery the same time.
Paul Getty’s Ground.” GKB machines
arranged with GKB Machines’ Tom
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Shinkins for demonstrations of
for overseeding and initial seeding RT Machinery, Nether Winchendon
GKB’s VStrong and Combiseeder at
and features two spiked rollers that near Aylesbury on the 5th September
Wormsley. “We wanted a scarifier
open up the soil for the seed to then 2018 and local demonstrations can be
that collects as well and the VStrong
be spread accurately across the arranged.
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