Landscape & Urban Design Issue 16 2015 | Page 52

Architecture Meets Horticulture At World’s Second Oldest Theme Park Living Wall specialist, ANS Global, has installed a stunning ‘living’ nine metre inverted cone at the second oldest theme park in the world, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen. The cone measures one metre wide at the base and grows to four metres wide at the top. A spokesperson at ANS Global explains: “We worked with the architects to develop the idea from a simple sketch that they had produced. It was their dream to have a tall, evergreen structure in the striking inverted conical shape, so we worked out the logistics to make their dream come true. “The sculpture has been created to make the biggest possible visual impact with abundant greenery, yet the smallest achievable footprint to maximise the space available. We have incorporated birdsong and bedding plants, and Tivoli has the capability of adding in seasonal features such as decorations and pumpkins to keep the remote-controlled irrigation system which is monitored from design fresh for regular visitors.” its West Sussex-based head office. The theme park managers don’t need to spend much time To find out more about the project and ANS Global visit on maintaining the cone, because ANS Global has supplied a www.ansglobal.com or call the head office on 01243 545 818. Pop Up Power Supplies® specified at Covent Garden Pop Up Power Supplies® recently supplied six retractable service power units for installation in the Piazza at Covent Garden. The 450kg units are buried out of site beneath the famous cobbled piazza and are raised out of the ground when required by a turning handle. When not in use the units do not impact on the historic appearance of the Piazza as they are barely noticeable. Covent Garden Technical Services Team needed a power solution for temporary stalls and events that are put on throughout the year. The solution was Pop Up Power® retractable service units located near to the Transport Museum and next to 52 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 16 the Portico of St Paul’s Church in the Piazza. The Covent Garden Services team staff now has access to a combination of 16A and 32A sockets in both single and three phase all with RCBO protection. Pop Up Power® also supply electricity through Inground Units with flip top lids and Bollards in a variety of designs to suit the surroundings. For more information please take a look at our website www.popuppower.co.uk or call us directly on 02085518363 / 02082270208.