There were 2 types of seating included ; low level , timber slatted , linear , informal seating that defined the steps and grass areas and more formal , recessed timber slatted benches , set into the raised walling . The FSC-Certified seating slats were manufactured from 95x45mm section , pressure treated redwood .
The planter walling sections were manufactured from 4mm thick aluminium sheet and was polyester powder coated RAL 8014 . The sections included end and intermediate slotted flanges that allowed the panels to be bolted together and be strengthened with the ground plates and cross brace straps . When fully assembled the raised areas were filled with sub-soil and an additional layer of topsoil . When the area was completed , the soft landscaping was planted with shrub planting and specimen trees .
The project included lighting in the form of uplighters , recessed side lighting to the raised planter walling and perimeter LED strip plinth lighting at the bottom of the planter .
Roof garden raised planter walling
The project also included a roof garden on the 8th floor and comprised of a much smaller area of raised planter walling . This area was included to provide easy access to an outdoor garden space for the residents , living in that part of the development .
The roof garden build up consisted of the same plastic egg crate drainage layer with a geotextile membrane on top , allowing the planter walling panels to be assembled , creating the raised planting area .
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The roof garden landscape design incorporated raised planting areas included rounded corners and changing wall heights . The paving and decking areas were laid on an aluminium framework with riser supports . The garden featured an artificial grass area .
The roof garden included lighting in the form of uplighters , recessed side lighting to the raised planter walling and perimeter LED strip plinth lighting at the bottom of the planter .
Outdoor dining tables and chairs , as well as movable ‘ allotment ’ planters were provided for use by the residents . The movable planters were manufactured in powder coated aluminium to match the raised planter walling and included lockable castors .
Street Design manufacture and supply several raised planter walling options , in FSC-Certified pressure treated redwood , FSC-Certified hardwood and polyester powder coated aluminium . Planter walling can be specified to create straight and curved sided shapes and can include a few planter accessories , including seating , screening and pergola shade structures .
For information on our Planter Walling and other products , contact : Street Design Limited on 01509 815335 or email sdl @ street-design . com
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