SEEDS OF CHANGE
When Hyland Edgar Driver (HED) to the pleasing appearance, as well as Ferraby Taylor LLP, Axis Europe and
was tasked on behalf of Crown being long-lasting and practical. Standerwick Land Design, working in
Estates with creating four bespoke
planter seats for St James’s Market
in London, Woodscape were the
ideal manufacturer to work in this
“It has been a real pleasure working
very closely with Woodscape on
this project. We have worked with
prestigious location. Woodscape many times in the past
The public spaces surrounding St they were awarded the contract to
James’s, in the heart of what used complete the design for our concepts. I
to be a Victorian Haymarket, is now think the results are delightful! Warm,
and were extremely pleased when
a popular meeting place for food contemporary and sophisticated.” -
lovers and home to various festivals Carly Kershaw, HED Director
and gatherings during the year. This
required a planter & seating solution
that aligned with the surrounding
aesthetic, could handle the existing
paving that sloped in many directions
and be easily relocated when the space
needs to be emptied for gatherings.
Working with HED over several
months, based on the initial designs
and inspirations, a set of sectional
planter seats were created that can
easily be taken into several parts and
relocated. With the shapes based on
the colours and shapes of barley to
give them a warm, natural feel, the
utilising of naturally very durable
hardwood over a metal structure adds
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Design considerations were included
in the planters to ensure that Tuffin
conjunction with the Woodscape team,
would have a trouble-free installation
on site.
If you would like to contact
Woodscape about your bespoke
planter or seating requirements,
from a simple concept through
to assisting with design,
manufacture and install, contact
us on 01254 685 185, or email
[email protected], and our
experienced team will help you
find the perfect solution.