Liam Sapsford Design Portfolio

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Liam SapsfordWrittle School of DesignLandscape and Garden DesignPortfolio of works 2011 - 2013

LGSDwww.liamsapsford92.wix.com/lgsdesigns

CONTENTSYear 3

Finsbury Square, London - 2013

Promenade Park, Maldon - 2013

Eiffel Tower, Paris - 2012

Year 2

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow - 2012

Beaulieu Park Property, Chelmsford - 2011

Year 1

Love Nest, Writtle - 2011

Terrace Construction, Writtle - 2011

Design in the Landscape

Ever since my inception into the world of design, my curiosity has grown vastly into many different subjects, taking inspiration from wherever possible. This allows me to engage with a project in a more wholesome manor, providing great designs for people and place with a burning desire to Create Solutions for generations that are yet to exist.

I firmly believe that landscape design can take realisation after the essence of place has been consulted and the requirements of the place been comprehended.

A contextually learnt conceptual attitude guarantees a landscape rich in metaphorical representation whilst enabling sensitivity to the existing space creating a landscape that belongs. Sustainability is at the forefront with functionality becoming the most fundamental foundations within the design led process. Unification within a community and social communication will be promoted via public spaces where society can perform is a fixed certainty of mine.

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Year 3Finsbury Square

IslingtonLondon 2013

IntroductionThe development of Finsbury Square has potential as a stress relieving landscape as well as a socio-economic benefactor.

The "Sinking the Square and Raising the Spirit @ Finsbury Square" project enhances the urban lifestyle for surrounding workers and residents. The project looks at how an urban square can have two very different dimensions in the same place, capitalising on the vibrant edges created by the hustle of city life and creating a desirable place where social life can thrive amongst areas of wellbeing and contemplation. Tackling stress and improving wellbeing whilst accommodating the speed of city life is a key motive for the design. The design focuses on stress relief utilising spatial strategies to improve wellbeing for different user groups. Overall the design must be highly functional in regards to quality circulation allowing swift access throughout the Square with motives that draw the pedestrians deeper into the centre of the Square.

Sinking the Square Raising the Spirit

@ Finsbury SquareLondon

Finsbury Square, London - 2013

Project ContextOn the fringes of the City of London in Bunhill ward sits Finsbury Square. London's social context is constantly evolving and its business district is expanding and engulfing its surroundings. The Chartered Institute of Environment Health (2009) states that the City of London has only 9000 residents but 320,000 workers. The spaces created must respond to the local workers' needs, most of whom work in the financial sector.

THE SHARD - 1.4 mi

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Local Occupiers Finsbury Square is in the heart of the world's leading financial, business and maritime centre with a range of business orientated land uses including offices, retail and hotels.

Existing Ecology Annual bedding in the seasonal raised beds, including winter pansies,

primroses, hyacinths, tulips and daffodils Small shrubs in the unused filling station and in large concrete planters. Closely clipped lawn and a bowls green with chemical spray. Established London Plain and Conifers around the edges of the square.

FINSBURY SqUARE

The typical London Square has always been a place of meeting, market, business, enjoyment and wellbeing. This is not the case for all squares as many have grown into neglect and disrepair due to; lack of funding, no sense of public ownership, not current with relevant social and cultural issues, etc. Finsbury Square is in the position to be recognised as the space that needs this urban revival. A revival that helps invigorate its potential.

Finsbury Square reflects post war design principles, using cheap and durable materials, providing motives for vehicular influx from the service and financial sector that would prove to surround Finsbury Square expanding from the City of London. With a thriving economy and consistent changes to the surrounding architecture, Finsbury Square has been left behind in the grand scheme of development since its latest design in 1951. What remains evident of this scattered, unconnected urban space, heavily driven by accommodating the rise of the automobile, spatially laid out in block formations the square lacks pedestrian life. Its lasting features that accommodated the rise in automobile traffic in London are the underground car park with 258 spaces, abandoned filling stations and parking around the entire square. The worn benches on the north side of the square act as a sun trap, activity on this side of the square are seasonal, particularly for summer when the bowls green becomes active. Seating is a rare commodity within the square as the majority of space is taken up by a bowls green on the north and a standard lawn on the south of the square. An out of business bistro fills the gap between these two green spaces, preventing any circulation or vision across the square. With an overall dull atmosphere, there is no lighting within the square and circulation is predominantly along the edges, only on the hottest days of the year the Finsbury Square becomes occupied entirely by surrounding business people. Finsbury Square doesn't respond to its social and economic needs, ignoring all desired functions it creates an unwelcoming space that serves minor purposes in busy urban environment where many major issues like poor circulation and a variety of large seating are nonexistent.

Finsbury policy aims to green the environment, aiming towards a higher environmental value throughout Bunhill that has a positive impact on the wellbeing and health of residents and workers

Analysis and Appraisal

High presence of cyclists

Under used Bowls Green

A Space for the Public Voice

High Pedestrian Activity on Edges

16 Mature London Plane Trees

Listed Water Fountain

18 Wooden Benches

Major Businesses Surround the Square

A small bistro in the centre

Old Filling Station now a dormant space

2 Vehicular Entrances to Car Park

No Lighting In the Square

Busy Bus Route

Victorian, Art deco and Contemporary Architecture

Surround the Square

Only Open During Light Hours

Neglected spaces spoil the area

"Overall wellbeing probability score" tells us that Bunhills is one of the lowest in London.

"Rate of neurotic disorders (mental Health problems) per thousand of the population in 2007". Islington has the highest rate of all boroughs in the country.

Health Context

Life expectancy

-Men in Islington have the shortest life expectancy in London -46% of deaths under 75 years are considered preventable, considering main contributing factors of death are smoking, obesity and alcohol intake-One-in-five of the 1,147 deaths in Islington each year are due to smoking

"Estimate for Smoking" shows smoking in Islington as highest of all boroughs in London.

"Incidences of crime attributable to alcohol per thousand population" shows Islington 2nd highest and City of London highest.

"Suicide mortality rates per 100,000 population" ranks Islington as the highest borough in London.

"Risk factors contributing to deaths in Islington" clarifies smoking as the largest, followed by high blood pressure, both are highly influenced by stress

The squares qualities reflects the studies on the people within Islington regarding general health and wellbeing. Studies reveal that the residents and workers within Islington have the highest deprivation and work related stress within London. These factors influence other statistics amongst Islington resident and workers; highest estimate for smoking, suicide mortality rates and neurotic disorders within London. NHS state that smoking, alcoholism, suicide and mental health problems can all be brought on by stress from work.

Mental Health in Bunhill

Mental ill health affects approximately 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 10 children. Current increases in unemployment and financial hardship will increase mental ill health and levels of stress within the community, specifically within the employees of Bunhill and Islingtons financial zone. Promoting positive mental health and well being is crucial in these working environments. Currently Islington tackles work stress, depression and anxiety by psychological therapy.

Sophie Goodchild, Health and Social Affairs Correspondent for the

London Evening Standard acknowledges stress in London; "Pressure is part of the job description if you work in London. The tougher the challenge, the greater the kudos. But the capital is on the verge of a stress "MELTDOWN".

Stress in the city is a well known problem. Simple methods of relieving stress include relaxation techniques, exercise and talking through the issue. The "small wins" approach to social problems by Weick suggests that environmental issues, environmental enhancement and incremental health promotion can be adopted by local communities and can exert a positive, albeit gradual, influence on the quality of the environment.

Strategies to combat stress and increase wellbeing amongst local residents and workers surrounding Finsbury Square:

Maximising solar accessibility with the provision of seating with multiple dimensions of prospect refuge.

An increased tree canopy presence with varied density, size, foliage, providing shelter from the busy urban lifestyle and contemplative aesthetic qualities.

Areas of solitude and separation from the busy urban life that surrounds the square.

Contemplative views and experiences that enhance biophilia and wellbeing.

Evergreen planting beds providing all year interest and connection with vegetation.

views of natural and contemporary contemplation, inside and out.

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The Sinking the Square and Raising the Spirit @ Finsbury Square project enhances the urban lifestyle for surrounding workers and residents. The project looks at how an urban square can have two very different dimensions in the same place, capitalising on the vibrant edges created by the hustle of city life and creating a desirable place where social life can thrive amongst areas of wellbeing and contemplation. Tackling stress and improving wellbeing whilst accommodating the speed of city life is a key motive for the design. The design focuses on stress relief utilising spatial strategies to improve wellbeing for different user groups. Overall the design must be highly functional in regards to quality circulation allowing swift access throughout the Square with motives that draw the pedestrians deeper into the centre of the Square.

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Sophie Goodchild (2013), Health and Social Affairs Correspondant for the London Evening

Standard acknowledges stress in London; Pressure is part of the job description if you work in London. The tougher the challenge, the greater

the kudos. But the capital is on the verge of a stress "meltdown".

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Conceptual imagery summarising Finsbury Squares socio-economic context and its consequences.

Land reformation beneifts:- Provides a shelter from many ambient, micro and

every day stressors.- immediately provides spatial qualities linked to

prospect refuge- provide views that obscure from eye level- allow for various activites to take place that

cant be enjoyed in a busy space.- a seperation from the busy lifestyle of London- innovation in level changes that provide multiple

seating spaces and interesting changes between levels.

LIFTING THE ROOF OFF THE CAR PARK EXPOSING THE SPACE BENEATH

EXPANDING THE SQUARES SUNKEN WIDTH

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. (2009) Stress: The City of London Experience [www document]. http://www.cieh.org/uploadedFiles/Core/Membership/Regional_network/London/Study_and_technical_groups/Stress_City_of_London_experience.pdf (Accessed 02 April 2013).Goodchild, S. (2009) Life and Style: Why are we getting to stressed [www document]. http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/health/why-are-we-getting-so-stressed-6783108.htmlJackson, J. B. 1985. Vernacular Space. Texas Architect. 35 (2): 58-61.NHS. (2012) Stress, Anxiety and Depression: Struggling with Stress [www document]. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/understanding-stress.aspx (Accessed 02 April 2013).Stockols, D. (1992) Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Environments: Toward a Social Ecology of Health Promotion. University of California: Program in Social Ecology.Marcus, C, C., and Francis, C. (1998) United States of America Landscape [second edition]: A division of International Thomson Publishing, Inc.

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The development of Finsbury Square has potential as a stress relieving landscape as well as a socio-economic benefactor.

On the fringes of the City of London in Bunhill ward sits Finsbury Square. Londons social context is constantly evolving and its business district is expanding and engulfing its surroundings. The Chartered Institute of Environment Health (2009) states that the City of London has only 9000 residents but 320,000 workers. The spaces created must respond to the local workers needs, most of whom work in the financial sector.

The concept for Sinking the Square & Raising the Spirit @ Finsbury Square is to maximise the dynamism of the speed of urban life along the edges of the square, whilst sustaining a calm core that provides stress relief and the enhancement of wellbeing.Green represents the calm core. The pace of life is slowed down in this central space allowing for wellbeing to improve. The intention of this area is to become a sunken plaza with wellbeing attributes. Blue symbolises the speed of pedestrian life that is to be enhanced through dynamic design principles, vast open space and efficient circulation. The blue spaces will connect with the green spaces forming a barrier between the red area making the green secluded from urban stressors.Red represents the busy vehicular traffic forming an ever-present barrier around the bue space.

Dynamic paving pattern directing pedestrians across site.

Compromising circulation and open space.

Stress in the city is a well known problem. Simple methods of relieving stress include relaxation techniques, exercise and talking through the issue (NHS, 2012). The small wins approach to social problems by Weick (1984) suggests that environmental issues, environmental enhancement and incremental health promotion can be adopted by local communities and can exert a positive, albeit gradual, influence on the quality of the environment.

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The pavilion becomes a socio-economic megnet including being a vital piece of green infrastructure bridging the ecological gap between the City of London and Islington.


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Land reformation benefits: Provides a shelter from many ambient,

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a separation from the busy lifestyle of London

Innovation in level changes that provide multiple seating spaces and interesting changes between levels.

Direct pedestrian circulation

Redirecting pedestrians to create a central space

Compromise circulation and open space

Lifting the roof off the car park exposing the space beneath for public use

Expand the squares sunken width for businesses

The concept for "Sinking the Square & Raising the Spirit @ Finsbury Square" is to maximise the dynamism of the speed of urban life along the edges of the square, whilst sustaining a calm core that provides stress relief and the enhancement of wellbeing. Green represents the calm core. The pace of life is slowed down in this central space allowing for wellbeing to improve. The intention of this area is to become a sunken plaza with wellbeing attributes.

Blue symbolises the speed of pedestrian life that is to be enhanced through dynamic design principles, vast open space and efficient circulation. The blue spaces will connect with the green spaces forming a barrier between the red area making the green secluded from urban stressors.

Red represents the busy vehicular traffic forming an ever-present barrier around the blue space.

The concept

Ground Level Ideas Collage

Ground Level The ground level surrounds the sunken plaza with a very open span promoting swift movements of pedestrians across the site. Mature London planes and raised planters create a barrier welcomed by users of the square that create opportunities for surrounding workers to enjoy the square. With vast open space on the top this makes a space for exhibitions and protests still possible with wide open spaces of granite paving. Ease of access and dynamism is vital on this level, this is possible with the diagonal crossway, laybys, wide north and south stepped entrances and the elevator in the south-east corner of the sunken plaza.

Masterplan

Sunken PlazaHere is where all the activities thrive throughout the day, with a pavilion drawing people to the core of the site, this opens up other opportunities. Businesses thrive under the east and west of the sunken plaza and can spill onto the porphyry paving to enjoy a meal in the sun or exercise under the Acer Griseums.

VegetationThe vegetation strategy is both conceptually and functionally informed. Whilst micro climate, site location and site conditions dictate the plant pallette, the concept has informed the choice of plant sizes, textures and growth habits.

SeatingTo accommodate people in the Square multiple seating techniques have been used; stepped seats with separation of spaces with use of planting, change in level, hidden behind walls or steps will provide a wide variety of users; singular, small or large groups, so the variety of seating opportunity has to be diverse. With many different views or different activities it will draw a large audience throughout the year.

LightingThe lighting exists within the square to promote a longer usage for businesses and pedestrians in a safer environment. The long yellow stream of light guides pedestrians through the site to the most active edges whilst illuminating the trees from beneath creating a 365 day spectacle.


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Pedestrians are drawn into the sunken plaza by the Pavilion for social interaction opportunities. The pavilion contains a sedum roof that acts attracts wildlife capable of making the journey to the core of the site. Acting as the heartbeat of the site, socially and ecologically. Glass walls on all sides allowing solar penetration throughout creating a sustainable lighting solution. The roof has a 15 degree tilt to capitalise on the solar energy available and to maximise views from the south side with the canvas of sedum lifted for viewers. The roof is planted with Tulips, , Agapanthus, Alliums and Snowdrops providing succession in flowering. The level of the roof combines with the eye line of people on the ground level, this creates an elevated effect along with ascension amongst a variety of building facades. The double sided glass cascade can be enjoyed on both tiers of the square, bonding the levels aesthetically, the feature will meet two different users, on the ground surface it will become a giant item of contemplation and on the higher tier it will be met by the moving hands of the travelling pedestrian.

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Wright states that an attractive, well designed and landscaped outdoor space will attract customers to retail services, contribute to employee satisfaction of building tenants and add prestige to an address. With quality aesthetic of both soft and hard landscaping and a sensual pleasuring green infrastructure in the plaza it will encourage people to use the space and retail.

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The planting strategy involves improving wellbeing and decreasing stress, success of establishment in a changing urban climate, multiple degrees of enclosure for different user groups providing prospect-refuge and green infrastructure diversity and prominence.

Interesting plant textures have been proven to be beneficial to reducing stress and improving general wellbeing, this is a strong concept throughout the design at Finsbury Square. Stress can be reduced through a longer connection and intimacy with vegetation, the plants selected are evergreen which allow this experience to be not just a temporal event but a consistent luxury. The textures of the shrubs are soft and vibrant providing yearly interest. Scented foliage plants create a scented barrier around the sunken plaza. The planting pattern contains a formal essence from its previous beds, the colours of the Hebe's connect the beds to the landscape it faces. Hebe "Red Edge" contains grey tones that link to the granite and on the side facing the sunken plaza the Hebe ochracea "James Stirling" bonds through colour tone with the mass of prophyry paving. Enhancing the seating with multiple degrees of enclosure helped create areas of privacy for varied user groups. Erica arborea "Estrella Gold" provides a large consistent screening between opposing sides of the raised planter, whilst smaller plants like the Artermisia ludoviciana "Silver queen" create intimate spaces on the edge of the bed to enhance the connection to nature.

Artemisia arborescens Asteraceae







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x3 Soleirolia soleirolii Urticaceae

Soleirolia soleirolii Urticaceae x3 x3 Soleirolia soleirolii Urticaceae

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Hebe ochracea 'James Stirling' Plantaginaceae x3 Hebe ochracea 'James Stirling' Plantaginaceae







Betula pendula 'Laciniata' Betulaceae


Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' Asteraceae Artemisia arborescens Asteraceae


Soft Landscaping Plan

Finsbuy Square Islington Council

Scale 1:50 Drawn by Liam Sapsford

All measurements are in mm Date 18/05/2013

Lawn

Lawn notes:This species rich turf is a mix specied by producers of bespoke turfs and wildower meadows. It is an alternative to a monoculture grass, with greater biodiversity than the standard monoculture lawn it helps meets new BREEAM standards that has a stronger durability and hardiness for higher pedestrian use. The mix created makes a rm sward due to dierent growth forms being combined. A combination of slow growing clump grasses and ora create a solid framework for the lawn. The surface (creeping) or underground runners (stolons) spread into the gaps making a strong cohesive lawn that deters any monoculture existence The lawn is to be regularly mown and fertilised. The mix isnt for aesthetic qualities but mainly targets sustainability and increasing the surrounding ecology. The mix should be watered within the rst 2 to 4 weeks intensely to prevent the turf from drying out. Rolls to be laid and over margins and cut on the edges to create perfect shape. Width and length of *Roll Size - 0.77 x 1.62 (1.25m )Area of lawn - 240m Rolls needed - 192Selection criteria for shrubs; hardy (H4), pollution tolerant, evergreen, scented foliage, soft texture, dense foliage and drought tolerant.

Name (Botanic) No. Height 80% Spread 80% Root Ball/Pot SizePerrenialSoleirolia soleirolii Urticaceae 18 0.08m 0.8m 0.5 ltr potShrubArtemisia arborescens Asteraceae 14 0.8 0.5 2 ltr potArtemisia abrotanum Asterceae 9 1m 1.5m 3 ltr potArtemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' Asteraceae 11 0.8m 0.8m 2 ltr potHebe ochracea 'James Stirling' Plantaginaceae 15 0.6m 0.6m 1 ltr potHebe 'Red Edge' Plantaginaceae 15 0.6m 0.6m 1 ltr potLonicera pileata Caprifoliaceae 9 1m 1.5m 3 ltr potErica arborea 'Estrella Gold' Ericaceae 6 1.5m 2m 4 ltr potTreesBetula pendula 'Laciniata' Betulaceae 2 12 8 80 litre

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Lawn MixGrassesAnthoxanthum odoratum PoaceaeFestuca rubra subsp. commutataFestuca rubra trichophylla PoaceaeLolium perenne PoaceaePoa pratensis PoaceaePhleum bertolonii poaceaeFloraAchillea millefolium AsteraceaeBellis perennis AteraceaeCampanula rotundifolia CampunulaceaeCentaurea nigra AsteraceaeClinopodium vulgar LamiaceaeConopodium majus ApiaceaeGalium Verum RubiaceaeGalium mollugo RubiaceaeLathyrus pratensi FabaceaeLotus corniculatus FabaceaeMedicago lupulina FabaceaeOriganum vulgare LamiaceaePrunella vulgaris LamiaceaeRanunculus acris RanunculaceaeRumex acetosa PolygonaceaeSanguisorba minor RosaceaeStachys ocinalis LamiaceaeTrifolium dubium FabaceaeTrifolium repens Fabaceae

Finsbury Square. Soft Landscaping Plan.

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The Betula pendula Laciniata has a vibrant white, peeling bark that illuminates o of building backgrounds creating a yearly interest (Johnson, 2004). The bark changes towards the bottom of the tree into a deep black which creates a visual cohesion with the dark granite paving. The Betula pendula Laciniata is very tolerant of an urban lifestyle (Zimmermann, 2009). It proves to be a strong street tree that is under used in the urban environment. Its tolerance to the urban conditions make it a valuable choice; urban climate resilience, heat and drought tolerant, resistance to constant solar activity from building facades, with its small root system in ratio to tree size the Betula pendula Laciniata is suitable for paved areas (Zimmermann, 2009). Interesting plant textures have been proven to be benecial to reducing stress and improving general wellbeing, this is a strong concept throughout the design at Finsbury Square (Krinke, 2005). Stress can be reduced through a longer connection and intimacy with vegetation, the plants selected are evergreen which allow this experience to be not just a temporal event but a consistent luxury (NHS, 2013). The textures of the shrubs are soft and vibrant providing a yearly interest. With scented foliage the plants create a scented barrier around the sunken plaza. The planting pattern contains a formal essence from its previous beds, the colours of the Hebes connect the beds to the landscape it faces. Hebe Red Edge contains grey tones that link to the granite and on the side facing the porphyry the Hebe ochracea James Stirling creates an aesthetic cohesion (Robinson, 2011). Enhancing the seating with multiple degrees of enclosure helped create areas of privacy for varied user groups (Whyte, 1974). Erica arborea Estrella Gold provides a large consistent screening between opposing sides of the raised planter, whilst smaller plants like the Artermisia ludoviciana Silver Queen create intimate spaces that are on the edge of the bed to enhance the human connection to nature, a the enhancement of biophilia emerging as a strong concept throughout the design.The shrubs will be planted upright onto hand compacted sub soil to nursery level (Zimmermann, 2009). The root container or pot will be removed on site before planting and the roots will be untouched. All plants will be watered before entering the bed and once fully planted to their full capacity. The soil imported will be PH neutral with humus and ne London clay particles introduced to the top soil to improve the air, water and nutrient availability to the vegetation (Zimmermann, 2009). This method will reduce the tendency to erode and silt build up. A permeable bulk aggregate made from granite will be poured onto the soil making a 50mm layer to prevent any weed growth and acid rain making direct contact with the soil and exposed roots (Zimmermann, 2009). The planting season will occur between the 1st of October and the 28th of February (Hitchmough, 2004). Planting should not be carried out during periods of; drought, frost, cold and dry winds or where the ground is waterlogged (Hitchmough, 2004). Maintenance visits should occur monthly from April to September and twice during the dormant seasons to promote quality establishment of healthy plants. An inspection in August will note all plants that have died, gone missing or have failed to thrive, they will be evaluated and a resolution will be put into place in the next planting season .

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Lawn

Lawn notes:This species rich turf is a mix specied by producers of bespoke turfs and wildower meadows. It is an alternative to a monoculture grass, with greater biodiversity than the standard monoculture lawn it helps meets new BREEAM standards that has a stronger durability and hardiness for higher pedestrian use. The mix created makes a rm sward due to dierent growth forms being combined. A combination of slow growing clump grasses and ora create a solid framework for the lawn. The surface (creeping) or underground runners (stolons) spread into the gaps making a strong cohesive lawn that deters any monoculture existence The lawn is to be regularly mown and fertilised. The mix isnt for aesthetic qualities but mainly targets sustainability and increasing the surrounding ecology. The mix should be watered within the rst 2 to 4 weeks intensely to prevent the turf from drying out. Rolls to be laid and over margins and cut on the edges to create perfect shape. Width and length of *Roll Size - 0.77 x 1.62 (1.25m )Area of lawn - 240m Rolls needed - 192Selection criteria for shrubs; hardy (H4), pollution tolerant, evergreen, scented foliage, soft texture, dense foliage and drought tolerant.

Name (Botanic) No. Height 80% Spread 80% Root Ball/Pot SizePerrenialSoleirolia soleirolii Urticaceae 18 0.08m 0.8m 0.5 ltr potShrubArtemisia arborescens Asteraceae 14 0.8 0.5 2 ltr potArtemisia abrotanum Asterceae 9 1m 1.5m 3 ltr potArtemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' Asteraceae 11 0.8m 0.8m 2 ltr potHebe ochracea 'James Stirling' Plantaginaceae 15 0.6m 0.6m 1 ltr potHebe 'Red Edge' Plantaginaceae 15 0.6m 0.6m 1 ltr potLonicera pileata Caprifoliaceae 9 1m 1.5m 3 ltr potErica arborea 'Estrella Gold' Ericaceae 6 1.5m 2m 4 ltr potTreesBetula pendula 'Laciniata' Betulaceae 2 12 8 80 litre

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Lawn MixGrassesAnthoxanthum odoratum PoaceaeFestuca rubra subsp. commutataFestuca rubra trichophylla PoaceaeLolium perenne PoaceaePoa pratensis PoaceaePhleum bertolonii poaceaeFloraAchillea millefolium AsteraceaeBellis perennis AteraceaeCampanula rotundifolia CampunulaceaeCentaurea nigra AsteraceaeClinopodium vulgar LamiaceaeConopodium majus ApiaceaeGalium Verum RubiaceaeGalium mollugo RubiaceaeLathyrus pratensi FabaceaeLotus corniculatus FabaceaeMedicago lupulina FabaceaeOriganum vulgare LamiaceaePrunella vulgaris LamiaceaeRanunculus acris RanunculaceaeRumex acetosa PolygonaceaeSanguisorba minor RosaceaeStachys ocinalis LamiaceaeTrifolium dubium FabaceaeTrifolium repens Fabaceae

Finsbury Square. Soft Landscaping Plan.

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The Betula pendula Laciniata has a vibrant white, peeling bark that illuminates o of building backgrounds creating a yearly interest (Johnson, 2004). The bark changes towards the bottom of the tree into a deep black which creates a visual cohesion with the dark granite paving. The Betula pendula Laciniata is very tolerant of an urban lifestyle (Zimmermann, 2009). It proves to be a strong street tree that is under used in the urban environment. Its tolerance to the urban conditions make it a valuable choice; urban climate resilience, heat and drought tolerant, resistance to constant solar activity from building facades, with its small root system in ratio to tree size the Betula pendula Laciniata is suitable for paved areas (Zimmermann, 2009). Interesting plant textures have been proven to be benecial to reducing stress and improving general wellbeing, this is a strong concept throughout the design at Finsbury Square (Krinke, 2005). Stress can be reduced through a longer connection and intimacy with vegetation, the plants selected are evergreen which allow this experience to be not just a temporal event but a consistent luxury (NHS, 2013). The textures of the shrubs are soft and vibrant providing a yearly interest. With scented foliage the plants create a scented barrier around the sunken plaza. The planting pattern contains a formal essence from its previous beds, the colours of the Hebes connect the beds to the landscape it faces. Hebe Red Edge contains grey tones that link to the granite and on the side facing the porphyry the Hebe ochracea James Stirling creates an aesthetic cohesion (Robinson, 2011). Enhancing the seating with multiple degrees of enclosure helped create areas of privacy for varied user groups (Whyte, 1974). Erica arborea Estrella Gold provides a large consistent screening between opposing sides of the raised planter, whilst smaller plants like the Artermisia ludoviciana Silver Queen create intimate spaces that are on the edge of the bed to enhance the human connection to nature, a the enhancement of biophilia emerging as a strong concept throughout the design.The shrubs will be planted upright onto hand compacted sub soil to nursery level (Zimmermann, 2009). The root container or pot will be removed on site before planting and the roots will be untouched. All plants will be watered before entering the bed and once fully planted to their full capacity. The soil imported will be PH neutral with humus and ne London clay particles introduced to the top soil to improve the air, water and nutrient availability to the vegetation (Zimmermann, 2009). This method will reduce the tendency to erode and silt build up. A permeable bulk aggregate made from granite will be poured onto the soil making a 50mm layer to prevent any weed growth and acid rain making direct contact with the soil and exposed roots (Zimmermann, 2009). The planting season will occur between the 1st of October and the 28th of February (Hitchmough, 2004). Planting should not be carried out during periods of; drought, frost, cold and dry winds or where the ground is waterlogged (Hitchmough, 2004). Maintenance visits should occur monthly from April to September and twice during the dormant seasons to promote quality establishment of healthy plants. An inspection in August will note all plants that have died, gone missing or have failed to thrive, they will be evaluated and a resolution will be put into place in the next planting season .

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Interesting plant textures have been proven to be beneficial to reducing stress and improving general wellbeing, this is a strong concept throughout the design at Finsbury Square. Stress can be reduced through a longer connection and intimacy with vegetation, the plants selected are evergreen which allow this experience to be not just a temporal event but a consistent luxury. The textures of the shrubs are soft and vibrant providing yearly interest. Scented foliage plants create a scented barrier around the sunken plaza. The planting pattern contains a formal essence from its previous beds, the colours of the Hebes connect the beds to the landscape it faces. Hebe Red Edge contains grey tones that link to the granite and on the side facing the sunken plaza the Hebe ochracea James Stirling bonds through colour tone with the mass of prophyry paving. Enhancing the seating with multiple degrees of enclosure helped create areas of privacy for varied user groups. Erica arborea Estrella Gold provides a large consistent screening between opposing sides of the raised planter, whilst smaller plants like the Artermisia ludoviciana Silver Queen create intimate spaces on the edge of the bed to enhance the human connection to nature.

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Marcus (1998) stated that spending time in an outdoor caf or bustling shopping street is a necessary element of urban life and not just a pleasant diversion. Providing a public space where groups can interact will eliminate the fear and distrust within communities created by the media and entrapment in the office or at home (Marcus, 1998). The pavilion is a pedestrian magnet, sitting within a large expanse of open space thepavilion offers a space that serves beverages of all sorts and can host small events whilst spilling out onto the square from every edge.

Engaging with the subterranean space creates a two tiered landscape. The ground tier accommodates the busy urban lifestyle by maximising the transport links, providing varied seating places, holistic formal planting in raised beds and mature tree canopies. The edges of the square are activated by constant pedestrian flow peaking before and after regular working hours and at typical lunch times. A provision of permanent seating around the square provides opportunity to observe movement in and around the square. Dynamic paving patterns and lighting help navigate the pedestrians throughout the site to the corners. With welcoming access to the sunken plaza the space can be enjoyed by all, businesses can thrive under the footsteps of passing travellers whilst spilling into the calm sunken landscape. The ease of access to the site is improved with strategies concerning pedestrian safety and swift circulation. The diagonal crossing on City Road allows immediate access for pedestrians coming from the opposing pavement of City Road to Finsbury Square.

Marcus, C, C., and Francis, C. (1998) United States of America Landscape [second edition]: A division of International Thomson Publishing, Inc.

Pedestrians are drawn into the sunken plaza by the Pavilion for social interaction opportunites. The pavilion contains a sedum roof that acts attracts wildlife capable of making the journey to the core of the site. Acting as the heartbeat of the site, socially and ecologically. Glass walls on all sides allowing solar penetration throughout creating a sustainable lighting solution. The roof has a 15 degree tilt to capitalise on the solar energy available and to maximise views from the south side with the canvas of sedum lifted for viewers. The roof is planted with Tulips, from the south side with the canvas of sedum lifted for viewers. The roof is planted with Tulips, Agapanthus, Alliums and Snowdrops providing succession in flowering. The level of the roof combines with the eye line of people on the ground level, this creates an elevated effect along with ascension amongst a variety of building facades. The double sided glass cascade can be enjoyed on both tiers of the square, bonding the levels aesthetically, the feature will meet two different users, on the ground surface it will become a giant item of contemplation and on the higher tier it will be met by the moving hands of the travelling pedestrian.

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Feature: Kerb. Supplier: Marshalls. Material: Granite. Finish: Silver Grey (Ref. Gra 904). Dimensions:1000x150x300mm. Sub-Base: 100mm of compacted type 1. Bond: Laid on solid 50mm solid mortar bed. *Specied kerbs will be cut on site and laid at angles and heights to satisfy the architects/manufacturers specications.*

Feature: Tree Grille. Supplier: Greenleaf. (Ref. ADUR15A) Material: Galvanised steel. Dimensions: 1500x1500x30mm. Finish: Polished Black. Frame: Galvanised Steel. Support frame set of concrete haunch. *The trill Grille is a component of a tree pit construction. Construction details will be modied with Supplier to t site specic requirements.*

Feature: Natural Stone Sett. Supplier: Marshalls. Material: Granite Dimensions: 100x100x200mm. Finish: Polished (Ref. Gra. 921) Pattern: Full Bond. Sub-Base: 100mm of compacted type 1. Bond: Laid on solid 50mm 4:1 solid mortar bed. Joint: 6-8 mm bird beak mortar. Mortar Mix: 1: 14 :3 Portland Cement, Lime and Sand Mix *to be laid/constructed on site to manufacturers specication*

Feature: Blister Paving. Supplier: Marshalls. Material: Concrete Dimensions: 400x400x5

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