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The new central garden will offer respite from the activity of
Rathbone Square | London UK | Gustafson Porter Oxford Street, a place to be discovered and enjoyed, a new
Landscape Architect | Gustafson Porter destination that will add to and enhance the very special
Architect | Make character of the neighbourhoods of Fitzrovia and the
Structural Engineer | AKT II thriving cafe and gallery culture of Charlotte Street and the
Services Consultant | Hilson Moran surrounding area. The design will deliver a scheme which
Cost Consultant | EC Harris provides safe access for all, enhances the quality of public
Project Manager | Buro Four space in Westminster, improves connectivity to adjoining
areas and contributes a high quality development to the
architectural and social history of the area.
Creating a Strong IdentityThe central garden has a variety of spaces that together create a strong identity for the
development. The entrance spaces immediately announce to the visitor that they have arrived in a high quality
new public garden. The canopies of semi-mature Carpinus betulus are reflected in the water features perhaps
evoking memories of the historical waterworks that in former times defined the area surrounding the site.
Todays garden is a mix of activity set with a garden square making the square unique in character. Within the
garden there are opportunities for outdoor cafes and shops which will attract people.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND
PRINCIPLES
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FIELDS OF ACTIVITY
What is Landscaping?
Landscaping is the design of outdoor public The planning, form, scale and siting of new Landscape Managers uses there
areas, landmarks, and structures to achieve developments knoeledge of landscape process to advise
environmental, social-behavioral, or aesthetic on the long-term care and development of
Storm water management including rain gardens,
outcomes. Landcape. They often work infostery,
green roofs, groundwater recharge, and treatment
Landscaping provides colours to the building, nature conservation and agriculture.
wetlands
and it helps to provide the balance in the The area around your home is an
height of the building visually. It also helps to
Campus and site design for public institutions and
important part of your living environment.
save energy by providing the shadow to the government facilities
Attractively and functionally landscaped, it
building. Parks, botanical gardens, greenways, and nature can add to your enjoyment of your home.
preserves Landscaping can also increase property
It involves the systematic investigation of value, invite wildlife into your yard and
Recreation facilities; i.e.: playgrounds, golf courses,
existing social, ecological, and geological conserve energy.
theme parks and sports facilities
conditions and processes in the landscape. Successful landscaping does not just
The scope of the profession includes: urban Housing areas, industrial parks and commercial
happen. It requires careful planning and
design; site planning; storm water developments
some knowledge of landscape design. You
management, parks and recreation planning. Estate and residence landscape master planning have to consider your homes architectural
and design features, neighborhood landscape
A practitioner in the profession of landscape
architecture is called a landscape Highways, transportation structures, bridges, and character, the effects you want to create,
architect. transit corridors to your outdoor living
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The front and side of the house have nothing to
offer except an air conditioner and a hose
Thoughtful design created for individual
A hedge conceals the unsightly air conditioning
family unit, and a planting bed dresses up the side of the
From inside this home, the only
Greater use of entire home space house
view is of the neighbor's
A personalized statement of family values backyard. The homeowners want
to walk out of their house into a
Improvement and increased home value secluded garden retreat.
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