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RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR HOSTS FIRST FLOWER SHOW
THE HIDEOUT HOUSE
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A New Concept In The Way We View Housing
PLUS Iberville International Maritime Terminal And Alexandra Pier / AECOM Creates Traditional Hillside Village Landscape
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Registration Is Open For Europe’s Premier Trade Event For Interior & Exterior Landscaping! Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th September 2016, Battersea Park, London
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rom country homes to city apartments, from urban lofts and public spaces to luxury hotels‌..the indoor-outdoor phenomenon affects all types of living spaces. The boundaries have been broken. With weather proof rugs, outdoor kitchens, showers on the terrace and sofas in the garden, the indoor spirit is flowing through our outdoor spaces and creating a new focus for architecture and technology.
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The only trade event dedicated to qualified landscape designers & contractors, architects, local authority landscaping professionals, facilities managers and interior designers from all over the UK and beyond. It is a platform for them to network and source market leading products to use in high end projects worldwide. Across all seasons we are mixing things together and bringing the outside in and taking the inside out.
Free CPD Accredited Seminars LANDSCAPE is again delighted to host an entirely FREE seminar programme of truly international standing with some of the most prestigious names in the industry featuring over 50 different speakers. We have some of the biggest names in the industry already confirmed talking about the topics and projects that are making a real difference.
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Kenneth Freeman-Ambius
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Mark Cooper-Smart City Advice
Paul Harvey-Brookes-Paul Harvey Brooks Associates
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Faith Ramsay-My Country Garden
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Mark Gregory-Landform Consultants
Paul Hensey-Green Zone Design
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Frederic Whyte-Frederic Whyte Landscape Design
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Mark Laurence-Vertology
Peter Murray-New London Architecture
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Mark Rendell-Step Change Design.
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Philippa O’Brien-SGD
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Roger Platts-Roger Platts Garden Design
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Ros Burnley-Adrow ltd
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Andrew Fisher TomlinFisher Tomlin & Bowyer
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Baroness Fookes-APPGHG
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Ben Derbyshire-HTA
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Benjamin William PopeThe Working Garden
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Butter Wakefield-Butter Wakefield Garden Design
Gary Grant-Green Infrastructure Consultancy
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Ceryl Evans-Capability Brown Festival
Gill Chamberlain-Garden Rescue
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Rosie Wicheloe- Ecology Consultancy
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Charlie Bloom-Charlie Bloom’s Garden Designs
Harriet WennbergINTBAU
Martha Krempel-Martha Kremple Garden Design
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Sarah Eberle-Sarah Eberle Garden Design
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Chris Collins-CM Collins Horticulture
Jago Keen-Arboricultural Association
Martin Staniforth-Kew Gardens
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Jamie Eagles-Nine Elms
Mathew ApplebyHorticulture Week
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Sarah Wilson-Galanthus Gardening
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Dave Green-RHS
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David Dodd-The Outdoor Room
Michael Perry-Thompson & Morgan
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Jason Carter-Royal Borough of Westminster & Chelsea
Simon IngyonWandsworth Council
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Neil Huck-Ground Control
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Tim Briercliffe-AIPH
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Jody Lidgard-Bespoke Outdoor Spaces
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Nilufer Danis-Lotus Design Studio
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John Wyer-Bowles & Wyer
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Noel Farrer-Landscape Institute
Tom Massey-Tom Massey Landscape & Garden Design
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Kate Gould-Kate Gould Gardens
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Paul Cowell-P.C Landscapes
Will Williams-Will Williams Garden Design
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Yolande Barnes-Savills
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David Hedges-GowerDavid Hedges-Gower
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David Lunts-Greater London Authority
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Debbie Carroll-Step Change Design
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Mark Ridler-Institute of lighting Professionals
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Landscape Show
Exhibitors LANDSCAPE exhibitors include manufacturers and suppliers of everything from vases, pots and flag stones to furniture and conservatories, water features and sundials. Our exhibitors provide architectural iron work, planters, sheds and turf; they supply sculpture, soil, plants and paving as well as lighting, heating, trees and tools. LANDSCAPE Youth Conference The Youth Conference will start at 11am and finish at 1pm. Our collective aim is to get 10 different speakers talking for 10 minutes each, with differing viewpoints and job skills, who will talk to the students about how they got started and why they chose their respective paths. There will be additional input from Trade Associations on career paths available and study options.
A short list will be selected by our speakers, media partners and trade associations which will then be voted for by the visitors themselves. The winner will be announced on the afternoon of the last day of the show. This is a great extra promotional opportunity for the finalists. Visitors Our international visitors to the show include Landscape Designers & Contractors, Architects, Facilities Managers, Groundsmen & Parks Officers, Event Florists, Creative Directors, Garden Centres, Contract Gardeners, Hotels and Interior Designers. Bird House Competition As part of the continuing initiative to engage and enthuse young people with the world of horticulture and landscaping the LANDSCAPE Show are launching a new competition to all schools.
Best in Show This year all exhibitors get the chance to submit a product to be rated ‘Best In Show’.
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With the aim of generating conversations covering environmental and ecology issues the competition will hopefully enable students to talk about birds, their habitats and their needs.
The hope is that conversations will be had about the local environment, the need to provide for wildlife in our future plans and what they bring to us on a wider scale. Entries will be on display at this year’s LANDSCAPE Show, with the winning entries receiving an exclusive visit from Anne-Marie Powell. Job Fair As part of the new LANDSCAPE Youth Initiative Programme, this year’s LANDSCAPE Show will see the start of a new Job Fair. Aimed specifically at 18-25 year olds who are looking for employment within the industry, the Job Fair provides a free opportunity for employers to meet face to face with potential job candidates who are already focused and skilled. For more information on being a part of LANDSCAPE 2016 please contact us www.landscapeshow.co.uk t: +44 (0)20 7821 8221 e: info@landscapeshow.co.uk @LandscapeEvent
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RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2016 Experience summer in all its glory at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
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rom 20 to 24 July, the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park will return to Cheshire’s spectacular 1,000acre deer park for one of the North’s calendar highlights. The Great Garden Carnival 2016 will play host to spectacular Show Gardens, innovative Water Gardens and an array of Grow-Your-Own inspiration.
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This RHS Young Designer of the Year competition will return once again to give young inspiring garden designers, aged 28 years and under, the chance to kick-start their careers and gain exposure at a prestigious RHS Flower Show. A constant nurturer of young talent, RHS Tatton acts as a platform for inspirational new designers to get a head start in horticulture, with many going on to design at other Shows, such as Hugo Bugg who won Gold at the 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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n addition, the much loved Back-to-Back Gardens, which returned to RHS Tatton in 2015 after a three year absence, will showcase clever designs ideal for small spaces, inspiring visitors to get stuck in and transform their own green spaces at home. A host of other Show favourites, such as the RHS National Flower Bed Competition and much-loved Cheshire Gardens of Distinction, will also feature in 2016, along with live demonstrations from some familiar faces in the Feast Theatre and amazing Great British Allotments exhibits.
The ever-popular Ladies Day will also be hosted at the show on Friday 22 July, offering a range of rousing talks from inspiring women in horticulture and a botanically influenced fashion show. With all of this, as well as some amazing local exhibitors, visitors are sure to have a great day out at this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (20 – 24 July 2016).
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Creating the Perfect Outdoor Space Injecting colour & personality with outdoor furniture to create impact manufacturer, manufacturer, but but do do check check to to make make sure sure itit is is the the same same colour colour which which usually usually has has aa number number and and name. name. The The effect effect can can actually actually look look like like aa carefully carefully curated curated collection collection of of gorgeous gorgeous junkyard junkyard classics classics particularly particularly if if close close attention attention is is paid paid to to the the chair chair legs. legs.
Dramatic Dramatic gardens gardens and and landscapes landscapes really really boil boil down down to to aa successful successful combination combination of of three three elements; elements; texture, texture, contrast contrast and and of of course, course, colour. colour. Naturally, Naturally, this this does does not not stop stop at at the the planting, planting, with with hard hard landscaping, landscaping, art art and and water water all all potential potential components components to to be be thrown thrown into into the the mix. mix. But But aa quick quick ‘open ‘open gardens’ gardens’ tour tour soon soon reveals reveals that that many many outdoor outdoor spaces spaces are are often often seriously seriously let let down down by by the the poor poor selection selection of of furniture furniture within within them. them. Perhaps Perhaps the the budget budget got got spent spent before before that that element element was was decided decided upon upon or or the the brief brief studiously studiously ignored ignored it, it, however however the the choice choice of of furniture furniture and and in in particular particular the the colours, colours, should should always always be be part part of of the the weaponry weaponry used used to to make make aa desirable desirable impact. impact. Some Some outdoor outdoor furniture furniture manufacturers manufacturers such such as as the the Lyon-based Lyon-based Fermob Fermob (so (so much much more more these these days days than than the the ‘iron ‘iron manufacturer’ manufacturer’ that that its its name name derives derives from) from) offer offer aa wide wide choice choice of of standard standard colours, colours, virtually virtually off-the-shelf off-the-shelf (23 (23 in in 2016). 2016). Combine Combine this this with with diverse diverse styles styles and and itit powerfully powerfully enables enables aa wide wide variety variety of of options options to to mix mix and and match match or or contrast contrast with with the the planting planting and and landscaping landscaping scheme. scheme. But But how how to to use use it? it? Perhaps Perhaps the the easiest easiest and and safest safest option option of of all all is is to to choose choose furniture furniture of of one one colour colour or or aa even even monochromatic monochromatic blend blend of of different different shades. shades. Dramatic Dramatic effects effects can can still still be be achieved achieved with with this this approach. approach. But But to to carry carry itit off off successfully successfully and and really really add add to to the the outdoor outdoor space, space, the the colour colour choice choice really really needs needs to to be be bold bold and and preferably preferably not not aa neutral neutral shade shade unless unless the the rest rest of of the the space space is is aa riot riot of of colour. colour. If If your your client client wants wants to to play play safe safe with with colour, colour, try try mixing mixing different different chair chair styles styles of of the the same same colour. colour. Often Often aa colour colour pallet pallet is is available available across across many many different different styles styles from from the the
However, However, more more adventurous adventurous souls souls can can opt opt for for aa combination combination of of colours colours just just as as you you would would in in aa bed bed or or border. border. If If you you still still want want to to play play safe, safe, choose choose darker darker neutral neutral shades shades such such as as shades shades of of russet, russet, greens greens or or greys greys for for the the table table (particularly (particularly if if large) large) and and then then use use the the colour colour wheel wheel to to combine combine chair chair colours colours for for maximum maximum impact. impact. Analogous Analogous colours colours or or complementary complementary colours colours work work well well as as the the palettes palettes manufacturers manufacturers use use are are often often designed designed to to work work together. together. For For instance, instance, all all the the colours colours within within the the Fermob Fermob palette palette can can be be found found in in nature. nature. They They are are refreshed refreshed every every year year with with one one or or two two new new ones ones and and thus thus itit is is not not difficult difficult to to ensure ensure that that the the furniture furniture sits sits beautifully beautifully at at home home in in its its space. space. In In winter winter time time when when much much of of the the brighter brighter natural natural colour colour has has gone, gone, the the furniture furniture is is then then aa beacon beacon of of hope hope to to remind remind one one of of spring spring and and summer summer bliss bliss to to come. come. Use Use your your furniture furniture partners partners experience experience much much as as you you would would aa plant plant nursery nursery to to advise advise what what works works well well in in specific specific spaces spaces and and ask ask them them to to create create 3D 3D visuals visuals of of the the combinations combinations for for you. you. Using Using the the right right colours colours throughout throughout your your space space will will make make an an ordinary ordinary scheme scheme aa great great one. one.
Make the outdoors an extension of your interior space. Create your own personal outdoor lounge with Fermob’s 23 fabulous on-trend colours. The combinations are infinite with 28 superb collections. The Worm that Turned, the UK’s #1 Fermob Partner Retailer offers expert outdoor advice and assistance for all project sizes and settings. Exact swatches and 3D design layouts are available on request. Our large stocks, regular UK deliveries and close liaison with the factory, all help to meet your clients tight deadlines. Call Heather, Nicky or Coral on 0345 605 2505 or visit www.worm.co.uk for more details.
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‘Milano ‘Milano 2015’ 2015’ was was the the Universal Universal Exhibition Exhibition that that Milan Milan hosted hosted in in 2015. 2015. Over Over 66 months months Milan Milan became became aa global global showcase showcase where where over over 140 140 countries countries participated participated and and welcomed welcomed over over 20 20 million million visitors visitors to to this this expansive expansive exhibition exhibition area. area. This This prestigious prestigious project project put put Milan Milan in in the the spotlight spotlight of of the the international international scene. scene. A A variety variety of of Platipus Platipus®® underground underground Rootball Rootball Fixing Fixing Systems Systems were were chosen chosen to to secure secure the the numerous numerous green green spaces spaces between between the the pavilions pavilions inside inside the the event. event. Platipus Platipus Deadman Deadman Systems Systems were were able able to to provide provide aa clean clean finish finish to to this this impressive impressive project project and and also also ensured ensured the the trees trees were were safely safely anchored anchored in in this this large large public public space. space. Platipus Platipus worked worked closely closely with with the the Landscape Landscape Architect Architect and and Contractor Contractor offering offering unlimited unlimited technical technical support, support, guidance guidance on on kit kit selection selection and and free free on-site on-site training training to to the the Contractor’s Contractor’s landscape landscape teams. teams. Platipus Platipus offers offers aa wide wide range range of of tree tree anchoring anchoring systems systems for for every every planting planting situation, situation, whether whether in in rural rural or or urban urban areas. areas. The The company company has has also also developed developed Piddler Piddler®® aa targeted targeted tree tree irrigation irrigation system system that that delivers delivers water water and and air air directly directly to to the the ® ® root root zone zone and and the the D-MAN D-MAN System System which which allows allows trees trees to to be be supported supported where where traditional traditional anchoring anchoring systems systems cannot cannot be be used, used, such such as as confined confined spaces, spaces, shallow shallow planting, planting, areas areas with with buried buried services services and and roof roof gardens. gardens.
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Iberville International maritime Terminal and alexandra Pier Last April 25, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) officially unveiled its plans for the restoration of Alexandra Pier and the Iberville International Passenger Terminal.
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he project is designed by the firm Provencher_ Roy, which once again distinguishes itself by its ability to implement, in the Montréal area, projects that constitute a focus for further development. At a time when the creation of public spaces is increasingly important, the firm has worked closely with the MPA to not only deliver a totally renovated maritime terminal that has been upgraded to meet the current operational needs of cruise lines, of which a growing number are
choosing Montréal as a tourist destination, but also to better integrate the pier and the maritime terminal into the urban fabric of Old Montréal and to satisfy citizens' wishes for greater access to the waterfront. “This is a structuring project for the tourism industry, as well as for residents and visitors of Old Montréal, who will benefit from the revitalization of the Alexandra Pier facilities,” says Claude Provencher, architect and senior partner
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Background Alexandra Pier's history spans over a century. In the early 20th century, the site integrated several port activities, including the reception of immigrants and travellers and the transshipment of cargo, as well as facilities that made Montréal the world's largest cereal port. Measuring 305 metres long by 91 metres wide, the pier originally housed four huge, two-storey hangars. In 1967, the Iberville terminal was used exclusively for receiving cruise passengers and
circulation on the site was limited to taxis, buses and cars, a situation exacerbated when the hangars were converted into parking lots. It was not particularly suited to pedestrian circulation. Today, despite significant investments for their maintenance over the past 10 years, these infrastructures, located in the heart of Old Montréal, show advanced signs of aging and operational obsolescence that are compromising their ability to keep providing the services expected of them.
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We wanted to create a space that emphasizes the historical richness of the site while also providing a park, a place to relax, and a space that people could make their own,” adds Sonia Gagné, architect and partner at Provencher_Roy.
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aritime terminal The maritime terminal,
completely redesigned, will be moved to the entrance of Alexandra Pier, bringing passengers closer to the Old Port and its shops. Furthermore, the terminal will now welcome passengers at ground level in order to facilitate embarking and disembarking and the processing of luggage. Also, continuous-loop lanes for vehicles will improve traffic flow and simplify access to the port facilities and parking spaces. A reserved pedestrian pathway will
Signature tower One of the project's more innovative features is the addition of a tower whose primary function will be to convey and embody Alexandra Pier's maritime vocation. Like a lighthouse, it will constitute the first means by which ships and passengers will discern the port; for Montrealers, it will signal the location of the river. Thanks to several elevated viewing platforms, the tower will offer a unique vantage point for observing the city and river, and enable visitors to discover the city upon arrival in
the port. It will also serve as a transitional element connecting the raised esplanade, the maritime terminal, and the new park at the tip of Alexandra Pier. The architectural vocabulary developed for the tower and its structure evokes the port's rich industrial heritage. “After having been one of the leading forces in the founding of Montréal, the Port of Montreal proudly continues this contribution with Provencher_Roy by providing the city modern and inviting maritime facilities for cruise passengers and residents. These improved facilities will meet client needs and give Montrealers a renewed access to our majestic Saint Lawrence River to mark Montréal's 375th anniversary in 2017,” concludes MPA President and CEO Sylvie Vachon.
be integrated, significantly improving access to the site as well. Public promenade A major new development: Montrealers will have access to a landscaped esplanade located on the roof of the maritime terminal. This pedestrian path will represent a sizeable addition to the Old Port's network of public spaces and help forge stronger ties between the Saint Lawrence River, the terminal and the urban fabric. “From the project's outset, our aim was to extend the Old Port's linear park onto the pier. Landscape & Urban Design Issue 20
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Tuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 September 2016 Battersea Park, London The LANDSCAPE Show returns to Battersea Park in London on Tuesday & Wednesday the 13th & 14th of September 2016. Over 200 manufacturers and suppliers, over 3,000 visitors, over 40 CPD accredited seminars. For more details go to: www.landscapeshow.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7821 8221 Email: info@landscapeshow.co.uk @LandscapeEvent #Landscape2016
Crown Pavilions Saves 30% On Roofing Supplies with Roofing Superstore Roofing Superstore supplies the crowning glory to luxury gazebos and garden rooms away, Crown Pavilions also benefits from a one stop shop for its pitched roof builds, saving the company valuable time and resources dealing with multiple suppliers.
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Bringing the inside out With a 3.5% growth in 2015, the market for garden buildings and structures is set for a 2% to 4% annual growth, according to a recent report by AMA Research .
As the trend for creating outside living space increases, Crown Pavilions, supplier of buildings to household names such as Duncan Bannatyne, Gloria Hunniford and Alan Titchmarsh, enables its customers to enjoy their gardens come rain or shine. Gytis Stelmokas, Purchasing & Marketing Manager at Crown Pavilions, explains: “We’re seeing a huge increase in demand for fireplaces, underfloor
Crown Pavilions heating, and hi-tech doubleglazing as customers seek to make use of their outdoor space whatever the weather.” Crown Pavilions is where discerning homeowners as well as landscape designers, architects and property developers go for beautifully designed luxury garden buildings. Indeed, a bespoke Crown Pavilions’ structure will form the centrepiece for a ground-breaking RHS garden this year at Hampton Court, while another takes centre stage at a special holiday project in Hampshire catering for military service personnel and their families. The company has a range of structures within its collection as well as offering customers a bespoke service. “Home cinemas, pool houses and bars are becoming increasingly popular”, elaborates Gytis. All Crown Pavilions garden buildings are designed and built to order in the company’s Oxfordshire workshop and installed on site. Constructed in steel, the
framework offers a sturdy basis upon which to build using the finest Scandinavian wood and Canadian red cedar. Business going through the roof Prices for garden buildings start at £20,000, while a gazebo starts at £7,000, including delivery and installation. The company
fulfils around 600 to 700 installations per year. “2015 was a good year for us, we sold 600 units and expect to increase that significantly this year”, says Gytis. With a turnover of £7m and growth of 30% yearon-year, Crown Pavilions began seeing revenues rise just before the recession and accelerated growth throughout the downturn.
Furthermore, the company forecasts that turnover will almost triple to £20m within the next 3 to 5 years. Return on investment on outside space While residential projects have been the mainstay of Crown Pavilions’ business, accounting for around 95% of orders to date, commercial contracts are
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the latest growth driver with businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, spas, pubs, cafes, indeed the whole of the hospitality sector, seeking to turn outside space into areas that deliver return on investment. As Gytis points out, “it’s not just homeowners that are looking to maximise space and make use of their gardens all year round”. The crowning glory Crown Pavilions structures feature either a flat or pitched roof. Its flat roof structures are finished in EPDM rubber, while pitched roofs on bespoke garden buildings are finished in Canadian Cedar shingle finish. Gazebos feature either natural thatch or Canadian Cedar shingle roofs. All construction materials for its pitched roof builds are purchased via Roofing Superstore. The online merchant is the sole supplier for the company’s lead, waterproof membranes
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and finishings, as well as supplying bespoke guttering. Saving 30% with Roofing Superstore Gytis explains that the company have made huge savings with Roofing Superstore as the exclusive supplier for roofing for its pitched roof garden buildings. While the company tends to place smaller monthly orders during its quieter months (October to February), larger orders are placed during the busier summer season (March to end of October). Dedicated to securing the most advantageous supplier agreements, Gytis explains: “We get good trade discounts with Roofing Superstore. When buying in volume we are able to save up to 30%, hence why we placed 5 very large orders in 2015.”
More than cost savings As one of the largest online merchants, Roofing Superstore stocks over 29,000 products from the world’s leading suppliers without the restricted stock levels often found in stores. Gytis explains what this means for Crown Pavilions: “With access to a wide range of stock, we can get everything we need to build our pitched roof structures, including membranes and fixtures and fittings. As such, the site really is a one stop shop for us.” Because Roofing Superstore adopts a drop-ship delivery model, Crown Pavilions also benefits from speed of delivery. “Products are delivered in 2 to 5 days and most often reach us within 3 days direct from supplier. With quick delivery guaranteed, we’ve been able to take on unexpected orders from the many trade shows we attend as well as meeting customer requests to bring
installation dates forward on existing orders”, reveals Stelmokas. Before working with Roofing Superstore, Gytis recalls that Crown Pavilions invested a great deal of time and resources dealing with up to 5 different suppliers at any one time to meet all of the company’s roofing needs. “We’re no longer wasting time sourcing and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers. Now, any one of my colleagues can order online with ease, with everything we need only a few clicks away”, he explains. “I would definitely recommend Roofing Superstore to other construction companies looking for a convenient shopping experience that saves both time and money and offers the greatest choice in construction materials.” www.crownpavilions.co.uk
“British Summer Time Is Here, It’s Time To Oxygenate,” Advises Otterbine
Ensure clear waters with Otterbine’s range of aeration systems.
With a warm British Summer Time in full swing, water management specialist Otterbine is advising greenkeepers to aerate water hazards now, before oxygen depletion or stress situations occur.
“Waiting until symptoms of poor water quality appear before implementing good water management could be detrimental to both the environment and greenkeepers’ budgets,” he warns.
Maintaining high water quality is an essential part of successful golf course management all year round, but, as greenkeepers will know, both the light and heat generated by the spring/summer sun can quickly lead to severe problems in lakes and ponds.
“These unwanted symptoms impact on the golfer’s experience and the golf club’s reputation, and may also require costly fixative programmes. Once a lake has lost its ecological balance, it goes into crisis, at which point the cost of restoring it dramatically rises. As well as often being more expensive to implement, reactive solutions tend to be less friendly to the environment too,” Robert explains.
The resultant warmer water and excess nutrients, combined with low oxygen levels and minimal circulation, prematurely ages water and throws the natural ecosystem out of balance. This can lead to algae, aquatic weeds and odours, as well as sludge build up and even dead fish. In order to avoid this, a proper water management system should be put in place as soon as possible. Robert Jackson, Irrigation Manager at Lely Turfcare, Otterbine’s UK distributor, explains why it’s vital to act now rather than later.
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To prevent or eliminate stagnant water in a pond or lake, the most natural water quality management solution is to introduce aeration; which is where Otterbine’s aeration systems can help. With solutions suitable for small ponds to vast lakes, Otterbine’s wide range of aeration systems comprise aerating fountains, industrial aerators and diffused air systems. Each has unique features that work to increase oxygen levels and circulate oxygen rich water, keeping water
quality high, and inhibiting algae, aquatic weeds and odours. For more information on Otterbine aerators and aerating fountains, contact distributor Lely Turfcare on 01480 226948, email otterbine.uk@lely.com or visit www.otterbine.com.
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The Hideout House Company Provides The Latest Innovation In unique and Creative accommodation The Hideout House Company brings you a new concept in the way we view housing, staycations and short breaks; Superglamp The Superglamp brand incorporates innovation, diversity, creativity and eco sustainability to create ‘pod lodges’ that can be easily transported and addresses the current gap in the market for accessible accommodation with character and a point of difference.
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e currently live in a country where there are more pensioners than under 16’s in our population. This has led to the increase of the ‘granny annexe’ as people look for an alternative to care homes or assisted living. This is where The Hideout House Company and Superglamp come in, by providing a solution that allows both parties the privacy and independence they both want without the associated costs that traditional options bring with them.
The rise in house prices has also given birth to the ‘boomerang generation’ and left first time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder. With Superglamp, families have the option of creating more much needed space in their own garden that can be used as anything from an extra guest bedroom, a study, a children’s sleepover den or somewhere for the children to live before moving out of the family home.
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With the popularity of Air B&B showing no signs of waning, Superglamp also offers the option to capitalise from the growing staycation and short break trend. By providing year round accommodation that can be rented out, you can offer something a little different from the average home owner and maintain a degree of privacy for both you and your guests. The Superglamp brand incorporates not only The Hideout House Pod Lodge but also The Faraway Montana (pictured left), a more compact alternative and Hobbit Holes, which provide an additional level of quirkiness, as well as a number of others. All lodges can be customised to meet your specific needs and price point. What’s more, the homes are not only environmentally friendly but are built to last and require very little on-going maintenance, allowing you to see the return on your investment.
come with varying options of adding a hot tub, hammock, welly storage crate, reclaimed drinks table with built in ice box and many many more to create your dream second home.
With Superglamp, The Hideout House Company addresses the needs of today’s consumer and provides a different offering from what is currently on the market. Whether you’re looking for accessible accommodation for your
family’s needs or looking to offer a staycation alternative that is sure to get people talking, Superglamp has the solution that can be tailored to your everyday needs. www.superglamp.com
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medals haul for baLI members at Chelsea Flower Show BALI members at the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show have been awarded a total of 19 medals - six Gold, seven SilverGilt, five Silver and one Bronze – with BALI Registered Designers, Contractors and Training Providers (colleges) all celebrating.
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he weather for judging day was perfect and the Show Gardens, Fresh Gardens and Artisan Gardens look magnificent as the show officially opens today.
In the Show Gardens category, BALI Registered Designer Andy Sturgeon achieved Gold for the Telegraph Garden, as did Designer and Honorary BALI Member Chris Beardshaw for the Morgan Stanley Garden for Great Ormond Street Hospital, and Landform Consultants for The Chelsea Barracks Garden. There was a clutch of Silver-Gilts – The Outdoor Room for the Cloudy Bay Garden; Landform Consultants for The Hartley Botanic Garden; and Landscape Associates for the Royal Bank of Canada Garden. In the Fresh Gardens category The Outdoor Room won Gold for The Modern Slavery Garden; Silver-Gilts were won by Cube 1944 Ltd for The AkzoNobel Honeysuckle Blue(s) Garden, and by Garden Builders for The World Vision Garden; and BALI Registered Designer Lee Bestall achieved a Silver medal for The Sir Simon Milton Foundation Urban Connections Garden. In the Artisan Gardens section, Frosts Landscapes achieved Gold for The Garden Bed – a partnership with Asda
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garden, as did Belderbos Landscapes for the Viking Cruises Mekong Garden, which has also been named Best Artisan Garden. Landform Consultants were awarded Silver-Gilt for the Papworth Trust – Together We Can garden, and Living Landscapes received Silver for the Pro Corda Trust – A Suffolk Retreat garden. BALI’s Training Provider college members also did well, with Sparsholt College receiving Silver in the Discovery category for their exhibit ‘Plant Heritage – The People’s Plants’, and Capel Manor College a Bronze for their exhibit ‘Beans Beans’, which linked in to the UN International Year of the Pulse. BALI Registered Contractor Bowles & Wyer Contracts received Silver-Gilt for The Lifeworks Global Garden. This year for the first time in the show’s history the contractors who build the wonderful gardens will be recognised with the Best Construction Award. This, together with the Best Show Garden announcement, will be made at Chelsea at 1 p.m. today. BALI Affiliate (supplier) members’ products were, of course, out in force on virtually every garden at the show. Their products also grace the BALI information stand on Eastern Avenue with living pictures from
Mobilane, artificial grass flooring complete with BALI logo from Evergreens UK, and timber for the bench seating and planters from AHS Ltd. Plants were supplied by Hortus Loci and a metal garden obelisk from Agriframes has been donated for the visitor competition. All Chelsea medal winners can be found at www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhschelsea-flower-show/awards BALI’s Chief Executive Wayne Grills commented from the show this morning: “Another terrific year for BALI members at Chelsea who have done the association and its wider membership proud with their medal achievements. Every BALI Contractor and Designer has excelled themselves this year and our Affiliate members will be delighted with how their products have been used to create these wonderful gardens. I am immensely proud to be able to share in our members’ success and to have the opportunity to promote their professionalism and exquisite attention to detail from the BALI stand on Eastern Avenue to the thousands of visitors who will visit the show this year. On behalf of every BALI member I offer all the medal winners, including our Training Provider colleges, my very sincere congratulations.”
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wyevale garden Centres Extends Landscaping Proposition Wyevale Garden Centres announces the extension of its popular ‘Landscape Yards’. Already proving a success across several other centres, the Landscape Yards will launch for the first time in four additional centres across the UK. These will include Wyevale Garden Centres at Swindon, Gloucester, Royston and Harlestone Heath.
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ach Landscape Yard will cover an area of no less than 12,000 square foot and stock everything from paving and fencing to sheds and summerhouses. The varied product range means the centres are a 'one-stop shop' for professional tradesmen and homeowners with a DIY passion, looking to purchase their materials with a dedicated bulk-buy and pick up area, separate to the centre main entrance. Each centre will feature inspirational paved displays, produced from the landscaping
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materials that are stocked in store. Built in partnership with locally sourced landscapers, they help to inspire visitors planning a garden landscaping project (also open to main garden centre customers). Ben Wright, Landscape Sales Manager at Wyevale Garden Centres explains: “Our existing landscape yards are already proving extremely popular amongst the trade industry with sales up 44% in 2015. The new yards will provide all landscaping needs under one roof; with inspirational ideas through the creation of our paved displays and product
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at competitive trade prices. Product expertise is also key at the Landscape Yards, which is something you can’t buy over the counter. We have a dedicated sales team to assist trade customers and enthusiastic landscapers by offering help and advice to make their job easier.� All the products on display will be available in stock and in bulk. The Landscaping Yards are offering a bespoke solution, professional advice and design help, competitive prices, trade discounts and quality guaranteed by Wyevale Garden Centres. The Landscape Yards are already open at Wyevale Garden Centres at Old Barn, Winnersh, Osterley, Rake, Playhatch, Lechlade, and Bicester. www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk Landscape & Urban Design Issue 20
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best in the business. A wealth of beautiful herbaceous perennials and summer bedding plants were on display throughout the long summer weekend - from alliums, agapanthus and alpines to hostas, hydrangea and heuchera - making it a perfect opportunity to pick up something special for the garden. A selection of garden sundries will also be available to buy including fair trade plant pots, accessories and hand-crafted garden furniture.
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Flower Show visitors also enjoyed a packed programme of expert talks and demonstrations hosted by Martin Fish, well-known garden writer and broadcaster, former Harrogate Flower Show director – and Harlow Carr’s new Garden Advisor.
Live music from a harpist, brass ensemble and string quartet was the perfect accompaniment to the show and there was plenty of opportunities to recharge the batteries with a cup of tea and a cake at Bettys Café Tea Rooms or Bettys Tea House in the heart of the garden.
Highlights included flower arranging demonstrations by BBC2's The Big Allotment Challenge judge and awardwinning floral designer, Jonathan Moseley, question and answer sessions with members of the RHS Garden Advice Service and talks by a selection of nurseries.
The new RHS Garden Harlow Carr Flower Show was the highlight of the garden’s yearly programme of events which already includes spring festivals, craft exhibitions and plant fairs. www.rhs.org.uk/ harlowcarrwhatson
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glulam Curves as a Spectacular Design Element EcoCurves (a member of Jagram Group) is one of the largest and most renowned manufacturers of glulam timber products in Europe. Their main advantage is total flexibility - from 1 to 10.000 pieces of arches and curves having non-typical shape and dimension.
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Modern machinery and the use of high quality raw materials enables us to produce structural arches with a span up to 26m characterized by high strength and quality - in accordance with standard EN 14080 - GL 24 C.”. Their products undergo strict quality control in laboratories (ISO, TÜV, FSC 100%, PEFC).
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Teesside University’s vision has sought to unify its Middlesbrough campus by creating an inspiring and coherent cosmopolitan space for students and the public, forged by pedestrianising a section of the Southfield Road designated highway and introducing signature granite and steel hard landscaping elements within a well-lit, safe, environment. The Landscape and Earthworks division of Cleveland Land Services (CLS) worked within the wider project of regenerating the campus and linking north and south sides to foster a more welcoming, pedestrian-friendly space. Overlooking the transformed central space is The Curve, the university’s new administrative hub, erected by main contractor BAM, which delivers a dazzling addition to what is an innovative built realm. The bulk of the landscaping works was directed by the specification provided by landscape architects Austin-Smith: Lord, including sourcing materials. Granite paving blocks were laid in the Bogen, ‘European’, design applied by
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particularly high in term time. A phased
university logo, grace both entrances to
approach was essential, therefore, as was
the pedestrian area.
site and public safety, CLS accommodating movement of delivery vehicles to adjacent
The tree avenue and pits employ a Strata
pubs, restaurants and the Students Union.
sphere and cell system. Roots are directed into the cells under the plastic pit, with
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trees strapped and ratcheted into the
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sphere. The system incorporates breathing
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The scheme embraced several shrub beds planted beside the Students Union, with roll-on Medallion turf creating the grassed area beneath the living wall. Use of similar materials throughout the site has helped ensure a seamless scheme, as did employing the same sub-contractor. Project planning and organisation were key to success, given the challenges presented.
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Michel Racine - Garden historian, landscape designer, urban planner and architect, writer, author of numerous works about garden history and art. Director of the “département de formation continue” at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure du Paysage of Versailles.
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here’s something new yet eternal in how Christian Préaud conceives and creates a garden. It comes down to his journey which is reminiscent of garden designers who manage to draw on the skills they have gained over the course of life experiences. At’s why I’m convinced that Christian Préaud uses his insight as a landscaper, architect, painter and gardener to bring together the expertise and knowledge of a 21st century landscape architect.
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Yet, if you look at some successful references, you cannot think of a Tuscan Renaissance garden without its villa, a Baroque garden in Ilede-France without its country retreat or Gertrude Jekyll’s cottage garden without its connection to her friend Edwin Lutyens’ architecture. And vice versa. Christian is among those who have unders- tood that the garden, architecture and graphic arts must be conceived in synergy like a happy space. A professional and a friend. A rare bird nowadays.
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transition must be created between the end of the garden, the stretch of the lake and the sky reflected into it, to marry the land to the water, to unite the garden and it’s environment. Both screen and transparency are aligned with the strong lines and to the beautiful horizontal landscape on the other bank, to create an intimate walk by the water. Mounds of pebbles from the Rhone create an undulating terrain on which giant grasses grow in two sizes: the shorter, more dense and opaque, forming a cushion to the taller ones, light and translucent. These grasses remain all winter, dry, forming a reed catching frost spray from the lake.
A garden on the banks of the Geneva Lake. A space to be connected with the powerful elements of the great surrounding landscape.
Several meter thick boxwood ‘tables’ include in their center a large swath of lavender and create a frame in which the pool is set. A “window” in the boxwood in the lake’s direction , and an other “table” arranged in the slope of the land allows the eye of the swimmer to be taken directly from the pool water to the lake, stealing from his view the part of the garden between the two.
An olive tree finds its place among the lavender and makes a vertical transition in the foreground of the hundredyear-old oak grove at the foot of which lies a sea of white daffodils and hydrangeas ‘Annabelle’.
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t is surrounded by high walls which shelter it from the desert’s arid wind. The water that springs to the surface is trapped and channelled, running into multiple rivulets watering the beds. The water bursts from fountains whose babbling brightens and freshens the setting. You can wander amid the flowers and delve deep into the groves to taste many fabulous fruits. The most beautiful birds have made it their home. Every hour of the day and night exudes a parade of subtle scents and fragrances. You can sit in the leafy lounges to play music and read poetry. Spiritual communion with tamed nature instils tranquillity and peace conducive to elevating the spirit, heart and soul. The Persians aspired to its peace and refinement more than anything. They called it paradise. To find comfortable and flattering spaces to open the garden on the horizon, the principle of terracing was imposed, not in the shape of successive steps, but irregular and rounded like lines of the coast. Dry stone walls remind us of the coastline and create sheltered terraces. Tall grasses come as a translucent screen in front of the sea view in which greenery “windows” organize the view of the surrounding islands and the Cap Frehel.
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The encounter with space is primarly intuitive ...
A blue and white garden composed almost entirely of Mediterranean vegetation, benefits from the pleasures of the Gulf Stream and sea air. The style of the garden may have significantly evolved alongside civilizations, cultures and climates but its functions and the aspirations it achieves have barely changed.
”It is what I do that teaches me what I seek.” Pierre Soulages
A garden designed to highlight the pure and contemporary architecture of this magnificent villa, located on the south bank of the Geneva lake.
The large sloping lawn hit a high hedge of Eleagnus which hid the view of this seaside garden.
The expert transcription of nature and the idealized portrayal of the world and the universe is the ultimate exercise in which the settled man is closest to imitating the story of Creation. The concept of this project was to develop a garden by extending the pure and contemporary architecture of this magnificent villa designed by Boris Buchet and locate on the swiss shore of the Geneva lake.
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series of four terraces supported by white, dry stone walls, three of the terraces covered in grass, the fourth in gravel, these four terraces are joined by black polished concrete footboards. At the end of each wall, groups of three Florence cypresses frame the view towards the lake. A very “Sud de la France” feel with these trees at the foot of which grow annual cistus that reseed at their discretion.
A waxed black concrete bench occupies the gazebo surrounded by osmanthuses and a bed of lavender surrounded by ‘Faulkner’ boxwood. Roses, hydrangeas, lemon trees and wisteria complete the decor. The garden isn’t just a pretty piece of land on which a house is built. It is an outdoor extension of the inner space. Like any inhabited space, it fulfils a function. A form matches this function: it is the architecture of the setting. The landscape architect’s work initially involves defining what role the garden will play in the owners’ lives. Next, the designer must conceive the appropriate form by drawing inspiration from the soul of the setting to finally produce a style true to Atelier Jar- dins’ values: classic in its principles yet resolutely modern in its process.
This style uses evergreens for structure so that the garden’s architecture can be seen throughout the year. Perennials and annuals are then layered into the design which unfold and change with the seasons. The colours of the foliage and flowers are categorised into monochrome masses where white and blue are often favoured. Water, no matter the form, is always present. This at expanse dotted with a few ornamental trees and apple trees wasn’t very inviting. The garden was confined to the surroundings of the house. The entire plot had to be reorganized to waken the urge to discover, to walk, to hide. Close to the house, a vegetable garden, a bed of flowers, a rose garden, a bed of ivy from which emerges the structure of a beautiful hundred-yearold apple tree, and beyond, grassed alleys, clumps of grass, shrubbery and undergrowth all built around a “channel” of flowers, of Myosotis perennials, iris and gauras. Landscape & Urban Design Issue 20
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The latest addition to Toro’s groundscare machinery range is the LT-F3000. The machine, which features a new cutting concept, is expected to appeal to councils and landscape contractors looking for ways to economically increase productivity and efficiency. Offering lower operating costs, affordable replacement parts, easy servicing and sheer usability, the LT-F3000 is, says Toro, a unique and versatile mower that is the ideal option when also keeping a tight rein on finances. Lely’s national sales manager Jeff Anguige explains more: “Offering a completely new cutting concept to triple mowing, the innovative three flail cutting system in this machine gives operators a chance to cut long or short, wet or dry, and coarser grass, in one sweep.
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“Its advanced blade design delivers unmatched cut quality in all types of grass, and in all types of weather,” says Jeff, who adds that durability is also a key feature in the new model. “The three flail cutting system has been built to withstand the rigors of all heavy-duty applications. They’re much more durable than cylinders and even rotary systems,” he explains. “In fact, the intelligent blade design ensures that if an object is hit, the blades simply swing out of the way to avoid damage. They're also easy to sharpen and cost-effective to replace, for added peace of mind.” An all-round versatile and intelligent machine, the Toro LT-F3000 looks set to both meet budget demands and deliver high standards across the groundscare and landscape sectors. www.toro.com
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Summer In The City
This Show is hot! Manchester is the
From their base in Jodhpur Indian Hub
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place to be this July. Italian design,
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aECOm Creates Traditional Hillside Village Landscape For The First Park Hyatt Resort In Europe Global infrastructure services firm AECOM has completed the landscape architecture of the Park Hyatt Mallorca, a new luxury resort set within the Cap Vermell Estate. Open this month, it is the first Park Hyatt Resort in Europe and the first Hyatt Hotel in Mallorca, providing 142 guest rooms and 16 uniquely designed suites. Recreational facilities will include swimming pools, a fitness centre and a luxury spa.
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The landscape architecture of the five-hectare resort, set in an area of natural beauty, reflects the style of traditional Mallorcan hillside villages and farmhouses. The design draws on the native landscape to sensitively blend the site with the surrounding mountainous region on the north east coast of the island. In addition to landscape architecture, AECOM collaborated on the delivery of the masterplan for the Park Hyatt Mallorca, and provided economic and cost consultancy.
Responding to the architectural vision for the buildings, which were designed by DSA Architects International, AECOM’s approach was to marry the built environment with the natural flora and vegetation of the island. An important aspect of the landscape design was to merge the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces, so that guests perceive the private outdoor areas outside their rooms as an extension of the interior. AECOM worked closely with the architects to position the buildings, creating interesting spaces to showcase planting and attractive public spaces. There is also a central water feature in the piazza between the reception, bakery and tapas bar.
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As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. The dramatic and steep topography of the site has been retained, with the hotel buildings positioned across three main terraces. Terracing was a strong design direction from the early stages of the project and additional smaller terraces typical of traditional Mallorcan hilltop settlements are scattered across the development. A key feature of the hotel’s landscape architecture is a cascading stream that runs through the site, closely following the route that a river would follow.
In the central piazza at the heart of the development is a prominent clock tower, which is a visible focus point throughout the site. Blending the natural and built environment was integral to the landscaping. Natural plants including native pines, Holm oaks and vertical Cypress trees have been introduced across the site to blend the development with its surrounding scenery. This natural planting allows the native landscape to harmoniously merge with the edges of the development, helping place the buildings within the existing natural terrain.
The detailed planting design is more ornamental, reflecting the region’s strong agricultural past. Clusters of buildings that will house hotel guests help to create the hillside village feel. Each cluster features one of Mallorca’s fruit-bearing trees, including lemon, fig, almond, and olive trees. The landscape design replicates the island’s traditional village hillside farms, where buildings are typically surrounded by orchards. Authenticity was a driving force behind AECOM’s approach to landscape design. Locally sourced Spanish stone was used to create low drystone walls reminiscent of ‘tanques’, the traditional agricultural terracing found in the region. Ashley Scott, Principal Director, AECOM, said: “By introducing traditional agricultural landscaping, the Park Hyatt Mallorca sensitively reflects an important part of the island’s history.
The site successfully recreates the character of charming traditional country houses set on hillsides surrounded by olive trees while incorporating the luxury amenities of the world’s finest hotels. Authentically detailed with the local character, the hotel is a luxury retreat that plays homage to Mallorca’s unique heritage.” Additional landscape features include a sunken olive grove and a central 300 year-old olive tree, which is located outside the reception building and immediately sets the tone of the hotel’s landscaping. The main pool cascades down the slope, providing pleasant spots to enjoy the view and lounge by the water, while the pool bar is tucked between the pools and next to a waterfall bridge. The luxury spa relaxation terrace at the top of the site has an impressive vista over the hotel and of the surrounding mountains and the ocean.
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Industry first for Addagrip Terraco Ltd BBA certification received for Resin Bound Surfacing range.
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