Urban Oases
Urbanisation is more frequently being
associated with the disappearance of nature
in the city, subsequently the availability and
quality of public space is under threat. In
our growing cities the social responsibility of
Architects and Landscape Architects is now
greater than ever to protect and revitalise
public space for inhabitants. Alongside
consideration for pedestrian flow, crowd
control, safety and programming, the theme
of “green” is inspiring a new future for public
space.
Many (Landscape) Architect’s have been
inspired by the diverse range of modular
Mobile Green Isle (Veghel) built with
removable compartments
products available from Streetlife, who offer
functional and aesthetic green solutions to
suit a multitude of urban contexts. Examples
of projects by Architects range from Oval Tree
Isles with integrated benches embellishing
the centre of Delft, bespoke Podium Isles
in
Amsterdam
introducing
permanent
enhancements to the streetscape, and Mobile
Green Isles composed of layered movable
components in Calais in France.
Streetlife’s international experience with
Tree Isles ensure high quality results can
be achieved across typologies that either
sit on top of the pavement or are embedded
(approximately 15cm) into the ground.
Seating can be easily integrated, according to
Architects plans in the constructional metal
wall. The seats are made from FSC® Hardwood
beams, technically designed in the popular
Rough&Ready (R&R) Range, the Solid Series,
Standard Range and alternatively in SMCComposite beams.
Tree Isles come in different shapes; round,
oval and other fluid forms which compliment
the movement of pedestrians. Beams can be
positioned in long linear sections or short
sections and radially to keep skaters away.
The design of the seating also dictates the
Round Tree Isle with R&R border seat
in combination with Tree Guard and Grill (Middelharnis)