STREET FURNITURE
designs, technical details and mock
ups to ensure the optimum quality
of product was achieved, which met
the high expectations set for this
prestigious project.”
Tom Notley, Macgregor Smith.
Custom metal tubular benches
were produced to perfectly wrap
around a series of artificial grass
mounds, mimicking the ‘combes’
that are so reminiscent of the local
landscape and bringing colour
and life to the space. The existing
large Plane tree at the heart of the
space is embraced as a centrepiece
within the design and encircled by
a circular hardwood tree seat with
bronze fretwork text exploring
what makes the City unique. The
space is finished off beautifully
with dramatic lighting spilling
out from within a striking bronze
lantern, composed from intricate
typography depicting an A-Z of
‘What Bath Means to Me’.
Four large circular tree seats were
produced for Brunel Square, utilising
a bronze finish skirt to tie into
the existing Bath design aesthetic,
and durable hardwood slats with
L-shaped backrest, providing
considerable seating space for an
area with high pedestrian traffic.
“It’s always a pleasure to be part
of a scheme so loved by all those
involved from start to finish, and
everyone at Woodscape is looking
forward to seeing our street
furniture enjoyed by local residents
and visitors to Bath.”
Ashley Tarry, Woodscape. The impact of the public realm
enhancements and new street
furniture have already brought
about a huge benefit to the area and
will continue to do so as they play
an important role in the cultural
activity at the heart of the City for
years to come.
The scheme has been a great success,
with public use of the spaces in
SouthGate and in Brunel Square
outside the main train station
increasing dramatically. Lead Designers:
Macgregor Smith Landscape
Architects
www.macgregorsmith.co.uk
Client:
British Land / AVIVA
Street Furniture Suppliers:
Woodscape & Inspired Metal
Project Managers:
Enborne Projects
Structural Engineers:
EVOLVE
Lighting and M&E Engineers:
TUV-SUD
Main Contractor:
Havercroft Construction
Arboriculturalist:
Aspect Trees
Plant suppliers:
Katharina von Ehren,
Robin Tacchi Plants
www.woodscape.co.uk
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