Canada Water
London
Type |
Housing, Health & Wellbeing, Amenity space, Green roofs |
|---|---|
Location |
Canada water, London |
Landscape |
Ruth Campbell, Andrew Cadey
|
Planting design |
Lily Bakratsa, as partof Ruth Campbell & Co |
|---|---|
|
|
|
The residential terrace on first level © Andrew Cadey, Ruth Campbell
Overview
Bringing nature in a skyscraper
Designed to create joyful and engaging places that benefit the community for years to come, we created a landscape strategy for a new development within the Canada Water Masterplan to incorporates residential, office and communal amenity spaces.
Amenity and playspace area © Andrew Cadey, Ruth Campbell
Private garden rooftop © Andrew Cadey, Ruth Campbell
Key principles
Sustainability
The design aims to be sustainable in not only horticulture, but in terms of community and inclusivity. Materials are designed to be durable and self-finishing, whilst the layout aims to create comfortable environments throughout the year.
The planting strategy seeks to increase biodiversity by reinforcing the existing plant communities of the area, enhancing the quality and range of habitats and promoting the variety of flora and fauna.
Imaginative play
Playful, thoughtful and beautiful, the design provides space and triggers for creative and imaginative play, community gatherings, quiet contemplation and a level of external privacy and comfort achieved by the breakdown of the different types of space. Benches are positioned to allow flexibility – and views out of and through the development – and planting is to be rich and diverse.
Community reinforcement
The transformative spaces that we create help to draw people together, allow them to connect with others in the building and serve as a driving force for enhanced community. Creating spaces for communal activities, such as growing and keeping wildlife gardens, enables people to be part of something more than their individual occupation and gives them a sense of belonging in the community.
