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BLAIR BRIXTON

PROFILE &
PORTFOLIO
Blair Brixton
Landscape Architect
Date of Birth - 15.11.74
Nationality - New Zealand
Address - 20 B Kenwyn Tce, Newtown, Wellington
Email - blairbrixton@gmail.com
Telephone - 0220743114

EXPERIENCE:

I have 13 years experience in a broad range of commercial and public realm projects in both New Zealand and in
the United Kingdom, including commercial masterplanning, city, town centre and waterfront projects, large urban
parks and historic squares, small scale site specific interventions and installations. My roles on these projects have
varied: client, project lead, collaborator, project landscape architect, or design consultant. I have regularly taken
projects from inception to completion, carrying out or overseeing a full range of Landscape Architectural services,
fulfilling cost control and client liaison roles. I have a good knowledge of local authority processes and have acted
on London Borough of Islington’s behalf in a client role on several projects. I have also taken part in several suc-
cessful design competitions and submissions.

For the past 5 years I have co-run a successful Landscape Architecture practice based in London, responsible
for designing, project managing and delivering several large and complex projects. In this role I have led multidis-
ciplinary teams from inception to project completion. Acting as a Director I have managed up to three staff, the
finances, profitability and day to day running of a practice and now have a strong interest in practice management
and business development. I have a passion and respect for good design across all disciplines and in my own work
aim to create work of quality, difference and meaning. I have developed an expertise in leading projects of varying
scales and complexity to realisation and I take particular pride in the fact that most of my projects have been built.

I have been involved in several award winning projects within New Zealand, including recipients of NZILA and
IFLA awards and have personally received recognition for my projects in the UK including a Civic Trust Awards
Commendation, a prestigious Architecture and Conservation Award and most recently a British Landscape Insti-
tute Design Award. I have also recently been part of successful submissions for international design competitions
run by the British Landscape Institute and CABE.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Landscape Architecture (hons)
Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand (1994-1997)


AWARDS/COMPETITIONS:

2010 - British Landscape Institute Awards - Winner of Design under 1 Hectare - Duncan Terrace Gardens
2010 - City University London - Drysdale Garden Submission - Shortlist, final two
2009 - Islington Society - Winner of the Architecture & Conservation Award - Duncan Terrace Gardens
2009 - Horticulture Weekly Awards - Shortlisted - Best Planting in the Landscape - Duncan Terrace Gardens
2009 - Landscape Institute/CABE Dover Esplanade Design Competition - Winner
2008 - Landscape Institute/CABE Pennine Lancashire Squared Design Competition - Shortlisted
2006 - Civic Trust Awards - Commendation - Newington Green




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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2006-2010   Remapp Landscape Architects
            London, UK
            Role: Director
            Key Projects:
            - Arundel Square, London N7
            - Dover Esplanade, Dover, UK
            - Duncan Terrace Gardens (New River Walk), London N1
            - Olden Gardens Feasibility Study, London N5

2002-2006 Projects & Development Unit
            London Borough of Islington, London, UK
            Role: Consultant Landscape Architect
            Key Projects:
            - Finsbury Square, London EC2
            - St Luke’s Gardens, London EC1
            - Bingfield Park, London NW1
            - Newington Green, London N16
            - Paradise Park, London N7
            - Islington Green, London N1
            - Astey’s Row (New River Walk), London N1

2000-2001   Aukett
            London, UK
            Landscape Architect
            Key Projects:
            - Reading International Business Park (phases 2 & 3), Reading
            - Delta Park, Leeds
            - One to One, Dundee

1997-2000   Isthmus
            Auckland, NZ
            Landscape Architect
            Key Projects:
            - New Plymouth Foreshore Phase 1
            - New Plymouth CBD Revitalisation
            - Dargaville Town Centre
            - Waitara CBD
            - Northcote Mall Phase 2

REFEREES:

            Stephen Crabtree                                                Jamie Dean
            Projects and Development Manager                                Urban Designer
            Public Realm Division                                           Design For London
            London Borough of Islington                                     London Development Agency
            0044 20 7527 4631                                               0044 20 7593 9000
            Stephen.Crabtree@islington.gov.uk                               Jamie.Dean@designforlondon.gov.uk




                                                                                                     PROFILE
ARUNDEL SQUARE


PROJECT: ARUNDEL SQUARE, LONDON N7
SCOPE: THE REDEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION OF AN
EXISTING VICTORIAN LONDON SQUARE OVER AN ENGI-
NEERED RAFT/DECK STRUCTURE
CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
ROLE: PROJECT LEAD, PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
WORKSTAGES : A-L
DATE: 2006-10
BUDGET: £1.2M
                                                                    Pre-2007 - square & railway bank
OUTLINE BRIEF: To create an enhanced sense of place, creating
a square that people would use and love, including better provi-
sion for pedestrians & cyclists and more greenery. Remapp’s role
was to construct and lead a multidisciplinary team from project
inception to completion.
OBJECTIVES: This flagship project aims to create a unique and
inspirational new ‘London Square’ for Islington.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Reconstruction of the square would
occur after the first phases of works (the construction of a 30m
wide x 110 long concrete raft spanning the underlying railway
line, and of a multi-story apartment block). SIgnificant technical
constraints, ownership issues and requirements for Network Rail
permissions were imposed.

DESIGN PROPOSALS:
The proposals seek to seemlessly join two very different envi-
ronments to create a whole. One environment an artificial roof
garden with severe loading restrictions, the other an established
                                                                     Phase 1&2 - deck & building completed
square with 150 years of history.
The creation of core central space aims to draw both sides
together seemlessly and seeks to create a focus - a new centre
of gravity. A series of themed sub spaces are attached to the
periphery of this core space, giving variety, interest and choice in
the square. A new network of paths and entrances helps define
and link the new structure/sequence of spaces and provides good
access and thoroughfare. A new play area and hard play area cre-
ate an active corner while a comprehensively engineered drain-
age and structural proposal underlies the new square, redistribut- Phase 3 - extended & improved square
ing water run-off.
The palette of materials combines traditional Victorian materials
with bespoke and 21st century materials and techniques. Bound-
ary treatments have been carried out to English Heritage Stand-
ard, including lime mortar to brickwork, reproduction railings
and stone copings specially designed for the square. Insitu and
patterned pre-cast concrete are also used widely along with steel
and timber structures and a large palette of Victorian and modern
herbaceous planting designed for the two disctinct habitats.

                                                                    View of the square from the new building showing the existing square and the new deck structure




Proposed improvements - consultation imagery showing how the square would extend over existing railway line




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Proposed improvements - the square in context




Works on site near completion 2010 - planting on the deck, ballcourt & boundary fencing, bespoke concrete walls, ballcourt area   Development of models




                                                                                                                            PORTFOLIO
DOVER ESPLANADE


PROJECT: DOVER ESPLANADE, KENT
SCOPE: THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ONE OF DOVER’S KEY
WATERFRONT PROMENADES FOLLOWING AN INTERNA-
TIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION
CLIENT: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL /DOVER DIST COUNCIL
ROLE: TEAM MEMBER, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
WORKSTAGES : A-C
DATE: 2006-10
BUDGET: £2M
                                                                      Dover site context - view from the Dover Castle and aerial view of the site
OUTLINE BRIEF: To create an iconic waterfont for Dover. The
esplanade would act as an attraction in itself and a link between
the historic town centre and several planned future developments
including a new ferry terminal, cable car and an improved marina.
OBJECTIVES: To deal with what appeared to be three key issues         DESIGN PROPOSAL: The ‘ lifting wave, resting wave and lighting wave’ concept is developed
on the site: lack of access to the beach from the esplanade, lack     to practically deal with the issues while poetically mymicking the forms and motions of the beach
of sheltered seating and a lack of life/interest on the waterfront.   itself. The lifting wave is an undulating ramp/step structure which lifts and drops users from the
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Remapp joined forces with Tonkin Liu              existing esplanade to the beach. The resting wave is a series of sitting and gathering areas, formed
and JMP to submit an expression of interest for the international     by white ribbed white walls and linear timber seating with the appearance of the famous white cliffs
design competition run by the Landscape Institute in association      of Dover. Here users can relax and enjoy the seafront in a variety of sheltered positions, including
with CABE. The team was shortlisted and asked to produce pro-         raised grassed areas surrounded by native coastal planting. The lighting wave is a series of light
posals along with 4 other teams. After submission and presenta-       columns providing amenity light along with moving and pulsing feature lighting designed to reflect
tion, the Remapp, JMP Tonkin Liu team was chosen as winner.           the strength of the wind. The esplanade surface is simply paved and improved. Planting is coastal,
The scheme was then taken to stage C by Tonkin Liu/Remapp.            sustainable and drought tolerant.
The scheme was then developed by Tonkin Liu to Detailed pro-
posals before being adopted by KCC’ s own contractors with a
watching brief role for Tonkin Liu.




Competition proposal for the Esplanade - better access to the beach, more shelter and rest from the elements, improved paving and feature lighting




Competition proposal- materials palette




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Competition proposal - view from the beach towards the esplanade, along the esplanade and at night from the castle




Stage C proposals - sections through the Esplanade front and side




Stage C proposals - aerial perspective of the esplanade




Completed works - 2010 - the lifting wave, resting wave and lighting wave




                                                                                                                     PORTFOLIO
DUNCAN TERRACE GARDENS


PROJECT: DUNCAN TERRACE GARDENS, LONDON N1
SCOPE: REDEVELOPMENT OF A LINEAR PARK
CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
ROLE: PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
WORKSTAGES : A-L
DATE: 2007-9
BUDGET: £450K
AWARDS:
LANDSCAPE INSTITUTE AWARDS 2010 - WINNER OF DE-
SIGN UNDER 1 HECTARE CATEGORY                                        Proposed improvements - an early montage 2007
ISLINGTON SOCIETY ARCHITECTURE & CONSERVATION
AWARD 2009
NOMINATED HORTICULTURE WEEK AWARDS 2009 - BEST
USE OF PLANTS IN LANDSCAPE
BRITAIN IN BLOOM 2009 - SPECIAL MENTION

OUTLINE BRIEF: To revive and reinvigorate the gardens, im-
prove access and the feeling of safety. To increase use and amen-
ity for all users, encouraging residents to become involved and to
adopt the space .
OBJECTIVES: To create an oasis of calm, of horticultural delight
while fulfilling the council’s sustainability policies.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: A narrow site and substantial num-
bers of mature trees meant delicate work was required. Design
proposals sought firstly to selectively thin trees and evergreen
shrubs to create sightlines and to allow light and therefore the
chance for plant growth. Soils were carefully assessed, worked
and adjusted to ensure the best possible growing conditions.
                                                                     Proposed improvements - a new park layout, new entrances , boardwalk, sunny lawn area & planting
DESIGN PROPOSALS: A new path framework is carefully devel-
oped around existing spaces and trees, maximising site character
and giving the park a new flow. New entrances provide more
access at more regular intervals around the park - to ensure it no
longer feels like a corridor.
Bespoke features are incorporated throughout the park to pro-
vide function and delight. A timber boardwalk leads users from
the main path through a shaded woodland area. Low walls are
embossed with a playful rose pattern. Details and materials are
simple and refined and quality & workmanship of materials is
high. The scheme drains via planting beds /soakaways and has
very low water requirements.
The local authorities horticulture team is now using the gardens
as a model to educate and train its staff and the community regu-
larly take part in maintenance workshops.




Early sketch concept                                                 Proposed improvements - view across lawn towards boardwalk




Design process - analysis, site features, conceptualising, modelling, detailing




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Construction details implemented




The Gardens soon after completion in heavy use   Bespoke details at many scales surprise and set the site apart




Relaxing contemplative spaces created            A variety of spaces and experiences




                                                                                                          PORTFOLIO
ST LUKE’S GARDENS


PROJECT: ST LUKE’S GARDENS, LONDON EC1
SCOPE: COLLABORATION IN DEVELOPING AND CON-
STRUCTING A SMALL SCALE INSTALLATION IN A PUBLIC
SQUARE FOR LONDON ARCHITECTURE BIENNALE 2006
CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
CURATOR: SCARLET PROJECTS
ROLE: COLLABORATOR, ADVISOR, PROJECT LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT.
WORKSTAGES : C,E,K,L
DATE: 2005-6                                                             Blooming St Luke’s Exhibition at the Yard Gallery, London
BUDGET: £50K

OUTLINE BRIEF: To assist and interpret the ideas of commis-
sioned designers/artists Peter Saville, Gary Hume and Georgie
Hopton to successfully deliver a separate ‘living installation’.
OBJECTIVES: To produce a workable solution to artists’ concep-
tual ideas for the space, ensuring the installation could survive, be
maintained, and be in flower for the week long Biennale.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: The design process was an unusual
one, starting with ideas from the artists being exhibited at the
Architecture Associations’ Yard Gallery. This led to the develop-
ment of Peter Saville’s ideas based around CMYK - the print proc-
ess colours - the area surrounding the gardens in the past being
the heart of London’s print industry. It was decided to go with a
mainly plant based installation, focussed around a central circular
paved area.

DESIGN PROPOSALS: Paving is simply renewed and turf relaid
to frame the feature. The beds are laid out radially in the style of a
printmakers stamp and using foliage and flower colour to repre-
sent Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (black). The proportions of
each colour are carefully specified by Saville. Coloured concrete
edging of the planters are subtly inscribed with C, M, Y & K to
describe the colour they represent. A central feature contains a
mixture of the colours and again has the words cyan, magenta,
yellow and black inscribed. Bespoke park benches are designed
by designers Precious McBane.

                                                                         Options presented to Saville based on his orginal CMYK ideas (below)




Exhibition invite                   Gary Hume’s Concept                  Georgie Hopton’s Concept         Peter Saville’s CMYK concept




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Construction & assembly of elements on site, community planting days




                                                                 Proposed improvements - new central CMYK beds, new seating, returfing & repaving of axes




Installation complete




                                                                                                                       PORTFOLIO
FINSBURY SQUARE


PROJECT: FINSBURY SQUARE, LONDON EC2
SCOPE: THE REDEVELOPMENT OF A KEY CENTRAL LON-
DON SQUARE, INCLUDING REDEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING
GREENSPACE, HIGHWAYS, NEW BUILDINGS, TREATMENT
OF EXISTING UNDERLYING CAR-PARK STRUCTURE.
CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
ROLE: PROJECT LEAD, PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
WORKSTAGES : SQUARE & SURROUNDS - C , PHASE 1 -
BUILDINGS AND CENTRAL PLATFORM - A-I
DATE: 2006 (UNBUILT)
BUDGET: £650K

OUTLINE BRIEF: To produce innovative outline proposals for
the redevelopment of the broader square, up to adjacent build-
ing lines, along with the first phase of works to be developed and
ready for tender. Proposals were to form part of an impending
court case.
OBJECTIVES: To modernise the square, providing increased
space/decreased clutter and improved amenity without losing
any existing function.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Considerable technical constraints had
to be dealt with due to existing structures. Two defunct petrol
stations were to be removed, existing bowling green retained
and existing car-park structure beneath protected and retained.
A new building was to be designed incorporating stairwells and
vents from the carpark below, housing bowling green shop/fa-
cilities along with a cafe/restaurant space and public toilets. All
structural / M&E requirements of the carparking building below
were to be dealt with. Time constraints also meant that the team
had only 3 months to deliver this work.

DESIGN PROPOSALS: The creation of a fresh, relaxing and
open vibrant space is proposed. A shared surface between the
buildings and the square is created and street trees are planted
to extend the square to building frontages. The internal square is
decluttered, existing buildings demolished and a new feature cen-
tral pavillion/amenity building constructed, linking the north and
south sides of the square while housing the necessary carpark-
ing access and vents. The bowling green is made a feature and
facilities given a facelift to encourage daily use, including a new
cafe/bar. Two of the disused carpark access ramps are closed and
planted. The square is lit a night to create drama and encourage
nightime/corporate use.




                                                                      Proposed improvements - improved streetscape & access, new rasied terrace & pavillion building




Finsbury Square - existing                                                                            Mood board - representing colour life and vibrancy proposed




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Proposed pavillion building for construction




Proposed pavillion building - 3D




                                               PORTFOLIO
BINGFIELD PARK


PROJECT: BINGFIELD PARK, LONDON NW1
SCOPE: PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS OF AN INNER CITY
PARK INCLUDING THE LARGE-SCALE RE-ORGANISATION
OF SPACES, EARTHWORKS AND REORGANISATION OF AN
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
ROLE: PROJECT LEAD, PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
DATE: 2003-5
BUDGET: £450K

OUTLINE BRIEF: To overhaul the misused park by reorganis-
ing spaces, access and providing facilities for local youth. The
space was to better relate to streetscapes and buildings adjacent,
provide clear and safe access, discourage misuse and be ’bomb-
proof’ in construction.
OBJECTIVES: Working from key issues highlighted within an
earlier urban design study, our objectives were to improve visibil-
ity, access and safety while providing useable social and playable
spaces. Additional funding was to be sourced for new equipment
for the adjacent adventure playground.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Major restructuring was required to
enable this; first a forest of trees had to be removed /selectively
thinned (120 were removed) and then significant spoil heaps
removed. The boundary of the existing adventure playground had
to be realigned and retained/reconstructed. In addition, engage-
ment of local youth was to be the key to the projects success or
failure.

DESIGN PROPOSALS: Paths provide direct and clearly visible
routes across the the park from defined entrances. A sunken
ballcourt/public square is created and placed in the centre of the
new park and adjacent to the adventure playground. Stone filled
Gabions are chosen to retain soil mounds on the boundary to
the play area. Steel, concrete and tarmac are used elsewhere for
furniture and new lighting installed. Special ‘anti-scooter’ gates
are designed and painted red to clearly demarcate safe entrances Proposed improvements - realigned paths & new entrances, new ballcourt, reconfigured boundary
and exits and suitable trees are replanted to enhance the new
park structure.




                                                                      Proposed improvements - pedestrian/cycle only gate & ballcourt seating




Existing site - poor layout, circulation and overplanting             Proposed improvements - basketball hoop and park entry wall




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Proposed improvements - view towards ballcourt from south and west




Construction of the park 2005 - construction of walls, steps, gabions fences and ballcourt




Bingfield Park complete in 2005 - bespoke seating, insitu concrete and gabion walls surrounding the ballcourt




Bingfield Park in use in 2005 - anti-scooter gates in operation and ballcourt being enjoyed by local children




                                                                                                               PORTFOLIO
NEWINGTON GREEN


PROJECT: NEWINGTON GREEN, LONDON N16
SCOPE: PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING
GREENSPACE IMPROVEMENTS, HIGHWAYS RESTRUCTUR-
ING, AND NEW AMENITY BUILDING
CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
ROLE: PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
WORKSTAGES : D-L
DATE: 2003-4
BUDGET: £435K GREENSPACE, £755K HIGHWAYS, £212K
BUILDING
AWARDS:
CIVIC TRUST AWARDS 2006 - COMMENDATION
ENGLISH HERITAGE - GREEN HERITAGE SITE STATUS 2007

OUTLINE BRIEF: To reduce the traffic-dominated surrounds
of the green, decluttering it and providing better access to the
space contained - reconnecting the green to its surroundings and
providing a focal point for the community. Within the green, to
improve the quality and function of facilities and spaces.
OBJECTIVES: To create a simple, bright, distinctive and contem-
porary space suited to today’s users and today’s context.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Design studies had been carried out to
outline design stage and comprehensive consultation was already
underway to uncover the cultural history of the site. Deliverables
included proposals for the green and surrounds from outline de-
sign to completion in collaboration with Islington Council’s High-
ways Department Engineers and liaison with building architects
developing proposals for the new park building.

DESIGN PROPOSALS: Visible and direct routes through the
space are created while new crossings from surrounding streets
and transport hubs are installed. The main entrance is indented
and the new building forms a gatepost to punctuate the entrance.
Within the square larger, more open, flexible spaces, including
new play and cafe facilites are created. The materials pallette is
simple, practical, bespoke and of high quality. Black walls and slab
seating is used to define entrances and key spaces, timber is used
to be tactile, gravels used underfoot.                               Proposed improvements - new simple structure to maximise space, new play area, seating, building




Linking past to present - a timeline of the green’s cultural history mapped out as part of consultation




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Construction of the green 2004 - installation of paving, decking, trees, walls




Completed works - 2005




A new lease of life - scenes from a play set on the green - Wollstonecraft Live (2005)




5 years on - the rejuventated green in use (2010)




                                                                                         PORTFOLIO
ASTEY’S ROW


PROJECT: ASTEY’S ROW, LONDON N1
SCOPE: PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS
CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
ROLE: PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
WORKSTAGES : A-L
DATE: 2003
BUDGET: £50K

OUTLINE BRIEF: To create a small urban space which celebrates
its location on the historic ‘New River’, a man-made water course
completed in 1613, which delivers fresh drinking water to London.
OBJECTIVES: The project aims to reinvent a derelict site creating
a public space which functions as a gateway and encouraging use
of the adjacent linear park while highlighting the historic impor-
tance of the site and the New River. The space acts to connect
the variety of surrounding functions and uses and deals with
difficult level changes from footpaths/highways surrounding to
provide better access.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Budget of only £50K, awkward site
surrounded by existing footpaths, walls and associated levels.

DESIGN PROPOSAL: The solution consists of a series of con-
necting ramps and steps bound by existing walls and fences along
with new planting. The surfacing is a cartographic representation
of the path of the New River through Islington along with prose
describing the scene embossed on the New River Company seal.
Colour treated concrete is used (insitu and prefab) and the finish
is achieved with a special template and shot-blasting technique.




Outline of the site - existing walls and proposals in context        Proposed improvements- views through the space




History - scenes of the opening of the New River, the New River Company Seal, Historic Map of Islington, logs being hollowed to form water pipes and historic poetry




Design inspiration & development - imagery from the seal, cartographic contours, text on the groundplane and the ideas coming together




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Etched graphics representing the cartography of the New River through Islington




Construction - demolition, formation insitu and pre-fab concrete, template installation and final shot-blast finish




                                                                                                                    PORTFOLIO
OTHER PROJECTS


PROJECT: THE DRYSDALE
COURTYARD COMPETITION
DATE: 2010
LOCATION: LONDON, UK
CLIENT: CITY UNIVERSITY
RESULT: SUBMISSION BY
INVITATION. SELECTED FOR
FINAL 2
ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
COMPANY: REMAPP
BUDGET: £155K




PROJECT: OLDEN GARDENS
FEASIBILITY STUDY
DATE: 2007
LOCATION: LONDON, UK
CLIENT: ISLINGTON COUNCIL
ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
COMPANY: REMAPP, UK
BUDGET: N/A




PROJECT:NEW PLYMOUTH
FORESHORE (PHASE 1)
DATE: 1999-2000
LOCATION: NEW PLYMOUTH,NZ
CLIENT: NEW PLYMOUTH DIS-
TRICT COUNCIL
ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
COMPANY: ISTHMUS
BUDGET: NZ$2M




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PROJECT: NELSON TOWN
CENTRE - PENINE LANCASHIRE
SQUARED DESIGN COMPETI-
TION
DATE: 2009
LOCATION: NELSON, UK
CLIENT: PENDLE DISTRICT
COUNCIL
RESULT: SHORTLISTED FROM
48 ENTRANTS
ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
COMPANY: REMAPP, UK
ARCHITECT: TONKIN LIU
BUDGET: £1.2M




                                                       ENTRY                      VEHICLE AND
                                                                                  PEDESTRIAN
PROJECT: PARADISE PARK                                           VEHICLE
                                                                 EXIT
                                                                                  ENTRY
                                                                                            NEW ENTRY
                                                                                            SIGNAGE

DATE: 2006
LOCATION: LONDON, UK                                                                  PROPOSED
                                                                                      CHILDRENS

CLIENT: ISLINGTON COUNCIL    EXISTING
                             GROVE OF
                             TREES
                                                                                      CENTRE




ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
BUDGET: £200K
                                                                        NATURE PLAY
                                                                        AREA (UNDER
                                                                        5'S)




                                                               toddlers
                                                               sand pit
                                                               play equip




                                                                            TODDLERS
                                                                            PLAY AREA




                                                               5-12 PLAY AREA
                                               SEAT AROUND
                                               TREE

                              EXISTING GROVE
                              OF TREES




PROJECT: NORTHCOTE MALL
DATE: 1998
LOCATION: AUCKLAND, NZ
CLIENT: NORTHSHORE CITY
COUNCIL
ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
COMPANY : ISTHMUS, NZ
BUDGET: NZ$900K




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Blair Brixton Portfolio 2011 Med Res

  • 2. Blair Brixton Landscape Architect Date of Birth - 15.11.74 Nationality - New Zealand Address - 20 B Kenwyn Tce, Newtown, Wellington Email - blairbrixton@gmail.com Telephone - 0220743114 EXPERIENCE: I have 13 years experience in a broad range of commercial and public realm projects in both New Zealand and in the United Kingdom, including commercial masterplanning, city, town centre and waterfront projects, large urban parks and historic squares, small scale site specific interventions and installations. My roles on these projects have varied: client, project lead, collaborator, project landscape architect, or design consultant. I have regularly taken projects from inception to completion, carrying out or overseeing a full range of Landscape Architectural services, fulfilling cost control and client liaison roles. I have a good knowledge of local authority processes and have acted on London Borough of Islington’s behalf in a client role on several projects. I have also taken part in several suc- cessful design competitions and submissions. For the past 5 years I have co-run a successful Landscape Architecture practice based in London, responsible for designing, project managing and delivering several large and complex projects. In this role I have led multidis- ciplinary teams from inception to project completion. Acting as a Director I have managed up to three staff, the finances, profitability and day to day running of a practice and now have a strong interest in practice management and business development. I have a passion and respect for good design across all disciplines and in my own work aim to create work of quality, difference and meaning. I have developed an expertise in leading projects of varying scales and complexity to realisation and I take particular pride in the fact that most of my projects have been built. I have been involved in several award winning projects within New Zealand, including recipients of NZILA and IFLA awards and have personally received recognition for my projects in the UK including a Civic Trust Awards Commendation, a prestigious Architecture and Conservation Award and most recently a British Landscape Insti- tute Design Award. I have also recently been part of successful submissions for international design competitions run by the British Landscape Institute and CABE. QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Landscape Architecture (hons) Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand (1994-1997) AWARDS/COMPETITIONS: 2010 - British Landscape Institute Awards - Winner of Design under 1 Hectare - Duncan Terrace Gardens 2010 - City University London - Drysdale Garden Submission - Shortlist, final two 2009 - Islington Society - Winner of the Architecture & Conservation Award - Duncan Terrace Gardens 2009 - Horticulture Weekly Awards - Shortlisted - Best Planting in the Landscape - Duncan Terrace Gardens 2009 - Landscape Institute/CABE Dover Esplanade Design Competition - Winner 2008 - Landscape Institute/CABE Pennine Lancashire Squared Design Competition - Shortlisted 2006 - Civic Trust Awards - Commendation - Newington Green BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2006-2010 Remapp Landscape Architects London, UK Role: Director Key Projects: - Arundel Square, London N7 - Dover Esplanade, Dover, UK - Duncan Terrace Gardens (New River Walk), London N1 - Olden Gardens Feasibility Study, London N5 2002-2006 Projects & Development Unit London Borough of Islington, London, UK Role: Consultant Landscape Architect Key Projects: - Finsbury Square, London EC2 - St Luke’s Gardens, London EC1 - Bingfield Park, London NW1 - Newington Green, London N16 - Paradise Park, London N7 - Islington Green, London N1 - Astey’s Row (New River Walk), London N1 2000-2001 Aukett London, UK Landscape Architect Key Projects: - Reading International Business Park (phases 2 & 3), Reading - Delta Park, Leeds - One to One, Dundee 1997-2000 Isthmus Auckland, NZ Landscape Architect Key Projects: - New Plymouth Foreshore Phase 1 - New Plymouth CBD Revitalisation - Dargaville Town Centre - Waitara CBD - Northcote Mall Phase 2 REFEREES: Stephen Crabtree Jamie Dean Projects and Development Manager Urban Designer Public Realm Division Design For London London Borough of Islington London Development Agency 0044 20 7527 4631 0044 20 7593 9000 Stephen.Crabtree@islington.gov.uk Jamie.Dean@designforlondon.gov.uk PROFILE
  • 4. ARUNDEL SQUARE PROJECT: ARUNDEL SQUARE, LONDON N7 SCOPE: THE REDEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING VICTORIAN LONDON SQUARE OVER AN ENGI- NEERED RAFT/DECK STRUCTURE CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON ROLE: PROJECT LEAD, PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WORKSTAGES : A-L DATE: 2006-10 BUDGET: £1.2M Pre-2007 - square & railway bank OUTLINE BRIEF: To create an enhanced sense of place, creating a square that people would use and love, including better provi- sion for pedestrians & cyclists and more greenery. Remapp’s role was to construct and lead a multidisciplinary team from project inception to completion. OBJECTIVES: This flagship project aims to create a unique and inspirational new ‘London Square’ for Islington. KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Reconstruction of the square would occur after the first phases of works (the construction of a 30m wide x 110 long concrete raft spanning the underlying railway line, and of a multi-story apartment block). SIgnificant technical constraints, ownership issues and requirements for Network Rail permissions were imposed. DESIGN PROPOSALS: The proposals seek to seemlessly join two very different envi- ronments to create a whole. One environment an artificial roof garden with severe loading restrictions, the other an established Phase 1&2 - deck & building completed square with 150 years of history. The creation of core central space aims to draw both sides together seemlessly and seeks to create a focus - a new centre of gravity. A series of themed sub spaces are attached to the periphery of this core space, giving variety, interest and choice in the square. A new network of paths and entrances helps define and link the new structure/sequence of spaces and provides good access and thoroughfare. A new play area and hard play area cre- ate an active corner while a comprehensively engineered drain- age and structural proposal underlies the new square, redistribut- Phase 3 - extended & improved square ing water run-off. The palette of materials combines traditional Victorian materials with bespoke and 21st century materials and techniques. Bound- ary treatments have been carried out to English Heritage Stand- ard, including lime mortar to brickwork, reproduction railings and stone copings specially designed for the square. Insitu and patterned pre-cast concrete are also used widely along with steel and timber structures and a large palette of Victorian and modern herbaceous planting designed for the two disctinct habitats. View of the square from the new building showing the existing square and the new deck structure Proposed improvements - consultation imagery showing how the square would extend over existing railway line BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 5. 1 Proposed improvements - the square in context Works on site near completion 2010 - planting on the deck, ballcourt & boundary fencing, bespoke concrete walls, ballcourt area Development of models PORTFOLIO
  • 6. DOVER ESPLANADE PROJECT: DOVER ESPLANADE, KENT SCOPE: THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ONE OF DOVER’S KEY WATERFRONT PROMENADES FOLLOWING AN INTERNA- TIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION CLIENT: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL /DOVER DIST COUNCIL ROLE: TEAM MEMBER, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WORKSTAGES : A-C DATE: 2006-10 BUDGET: £2M Dover site context - view from the Dover Castle and aerial view of the site OUTLINE BRIEF: To create an iconic waterfont for Dover. The esplanade would act as an attraction in itself and a link between the historic town centre and several planned future developments including a new ferry terminal, cable car and an improved marina. OBJECTIVES: To deal with what appeared to be three key issues DESIGN PROPOSAL: The ‘ lifting wave, resting wave and lighting wave’ concept is developed on the site: lack of access to the beach from the esplanade, lack to practically deal with the issues while poetically mymicking the forms and motions of the beach of sheltered seating and a lack of life/interest on the waterfront. itself. The lifting wave is an undulating ramp/step structure which lifts and drops users from the KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Remapp joined forces with Tonkin Liu existing esplanade to the beach. The resting wave is a series of sitting and gathering areas, formed and JMP to submit an expression of interest for the international by white ribbed white walls and linear timber seating with the appearance of the famous white cliffs design competition run by the Landscape Institute in association of Dover. Here users can relax and enjoy the seafront in a variety of sheltered positions, including with CABE. The team was shortlisted and asked to produce pro- raised grassed areas surrounded by native coastal planting. The lighting wave is a series of light posals along with 4 other teams. After submission and presenta- columns providing amenity light along with moving and pulsing feature lighting designed to reflect tion, the Remapp, JMP Tonkin Liu team was chosen as winner. the strength of the wind. The esplanade surface is simply paved and improved. Planting is coastal, The scheme was then taken to stage C by Tonkin Liu/Remapp. sustainable and drought tolerant. The scheme was then developed by Tonkin Liu to Detailed pro- posals before being adopted by KCC’ s own contractors with a watching brief role for Tonkin Liu. Competition proposal for the Esplanade - better access to the beach, more shelter and rest from the elements, improved paving and feature lighting Competition proposal- materials palette BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 7. 2 Competition proposal - view from the beach towards the esplanade, along the esplanade and at night from the castle Stage C proposals - sections through the Esplanade front and side Stage C proposals - aerial perspective of the esplanade Completed works - 2010 - the lifting wave, resting wave and lighting wave PORTFOLIO
  • 8. DUNCAN TERRACE GARDENS PROJECT: DUNCAN TERRACE GARDENS, LONDON N1 SCOPE: REDEVELOPMENT OF A LINEAR PARK CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON ROLE: PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WORKSTAGES : A-L DATE: 2007-9 BUDGET: £450K AWARDS: LANDSCAPE INSTITUTE AWARDS 2010 - WINNER OF DE- SIGN UNDER 1 HECTARE CATEGORY Proposed improvements - an early montage 2007 ISLINGTON SOCIETY ARCHITECTURE & CONSERVATION AWARD 2009 NOMINATED HORTICULTURE WEEK AWARDS 2009 - BEST USE OF PLANTS IN LANDSCAPE BRITAIN IN BLOOM 2009 - SPECIAL MENTION OUTLINE BRIEF: To revive and reinvigorate the gardens, im- prove access and the feeling of safety. To increase use and amen- ity for all users, encouraging residents to become involved and to adopt the space . OBJECTIVES: To create an oasis of calm, of horticultural delight while fulfilling the council’s sustainability policies. KEY CONSIDERATIONS: A narrow site and substantial num- bers of mature trees meant delicate work was required. Design proposals sought firstly to selectively thin trees and evergreen shrubs to create sightlines and to allow light and therefore the chance for plant growth. Soils were carefully assessed, worked and adjusted to ensure the best possible growing conditions. Proposed improvements - a new park layout, new entrances , boardwalk, sunny lawn area & planting DESIGN PROPOSALS: A new path framework is carefully devel- oped around existing spaces and trees, maximising site character and giving the park a new flow. New entrances provide more access at more regular intervals around the park - to ensure it no longer feels like a corridor. Bespoke features are incorporated throughout the park to pro- vide function and delight. A timber boardwalk leads users from the main path through a shaded woodland area. Low walls are embossed with a playful rose pattern. Details and materials are simple and refined and quality & workmanship of materials is high. The scheme drains via planting beds /soakaways and has very low water requirements. The local authorities horticulture team is now using the gardens as a model to educate and train its staff and the community regu- larly take part in maintenance workshops. Early sketch concept Proposed improvements - view across lawn towards boardwalk Design process - analysis, site features, conceptualising, modelling, detailing BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 9. 3 Construction details implemented The Gardens soon after completion in heavy use Bespoke details at many scales surprise and set the site apart Relaxing contemplative spaces created A variety of spaces and experiences PORTFOLIO
  • 10. ST LUKE’S GARDENS PROJECT: ST LUKE’S GARDENS, LONDON EC1 SCOPE: COLLABORATION IN DEVELOPING AND CON- STRUCTING A SMALL SCALE INSTALLATION IN A PUBLIC SQUARE FOR LONDON ARCHITECTURE BIENNALE 2006 CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON CURATOR: SCARLET PROJECTS ROLE: COLLABORATOR, ADVISOR, PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. WORKSTAGES : C,E,K,L DATE: 2005-6 Blooming St Luke’s Exhibition at the Yard Gallery, London BUDGET: £50K OUTLINE BRIEF: To assist and interpret the ideas of commis- sioned designers/artists Peter Saville, Gary Hume and Georgie Hopton to successfully deliver a separate ‘living installation’. OBJECTIVES: To produce a workable solution to artists’ concep- tual ideas for the space, ensuring the installation could survive, be maintained, and be in flower for the week long Biennale. KEY CONSIDERATIONS: The design process was an unusual one, starting with ideas from the artists being exhibited at the Architecture Associations’ Yard Gallery. This led to the develop- ment of Peter Saville’s ideas based around CMYK - the print proc- ess colours - the area surrounding the gardens in the past being the heart of London’s print industry. It was decided to go with a mainly plant based installation, focussed around a central circular paved area. DESIGN PROPOSALS: Paving is simply renewed and turf relaid to frame the feature. The beds are laid out radially in the style of a printmakers stamp and using foliage and flower colour to repre- sent Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (black). The proportions of each colour are carefully specified by Saville. Coloured concrete edging of the planters are subtly inscribed with C, M, Y & K to describe the colour they represent. A central feature contains a mixture of the colours and again has the words cyan, magenta, yellow and black inscribed. Bespoke park benches are designed by designers Precious McBane. Options presented to Saville based on his orginal CMYK ideas (below) Exhibition invite Gary Hume’s Concept Georgie Hopton’s Concept Peter Saville’s CMYK concept BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 11. 4 Construction & assembly of elements on site, community planting days Proposed improvements - new central CMYK beds, new seating, returfing & repaving of axes Installation complete PORTFOLIO
  • 12. FINSBURY SQUARE PROJECT: FINSBURY SQUARE, LONDON EC2 SCOPE: THE REDEVELOPMENT OF A KEY CENTRAL LON- DON SQUARE, INCLUDING REDEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING GREENSPACE, HIGHWAYS, NEW BUILDINGS, TREATMENT OF EXISTING UNDERLYING CAR-PARK STRUCTURE. CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON ROLE: PROJECT LEAD, PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WORKSTAGES : SQUARE & SURROUNDS - C , PHASE 1 - BUILDINGS AND CENTRAL PLATFORM - A-I DATE: 2006 (UNBUILT) BUDGET: £650K OUTLINE BRIEF: To produce innovative outline proposals for the redevelopment of the broader square, up to adjacent build- ing lines, along with the first phase of works to be developed and ready for tender. Proposals were to form part of an impending court case. OBJECTIVES: To modernise the square, providing increased space/decreased clutter and improved amenity without losing any existing function. KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Considerable technical constraints had to be dealt with due to existing structures. Two defunct petrol stations were to be removed, existing bowling green retained and existing car-park structure beneath protected and retained. A new building was to be designed incorporating stairwells and vents from the carpark below, housing bowling green shop/fa- cilities along with a cafe/restaurant space and public toilets. All structural / M&E requirements of the carparking building below were to be dealt with. Time constraints also meant that the team had only 3 months to deliver this work. DESIGN PROPOSALS: The creation of a fresh, relaxing and open vibrant space is proposed. A shared surface between the buildings and the square is created and street trees are planted to extend the square to building frontages. The internal square is decluttered, existing buildings demolished and a new feature cen- tral pavillion/amenity building constructed, linking the north and south sides of the square while housing the necessary carpark- ing access and vents. The bowling green is made a feature and facilities given a facelift to encourage daily use, including a new cafe/bar. Two of the disused carpark access ramps are closed and planted. The square is lit a night to create drama and encourage nightime/corporate use. Proposed improvements - improved streetscape & access, new rasied terrace & pavillion building Finsbury Square - existing Mood board - representing colour life and vibrancy proposed BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 13. 5 Proposed pavillion building for construction Proposed pavillion building - 3D PORTFOLIO
  • 14. BINGFIELD PARK PROJECT: BINGFIELD PARK, LONDON NW1 SCOPE: PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS OF AN INNER CITY PARK INCLUDING THE LARGE-SCALE RE-ORGANISATION OF SPACES, EARTHWORKS AND REORGANISATION OF AN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON ROLE: PROJECT LEAD, PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DATE: 2003-5 BUDGET: £450K OUTLINE BRIEF: To overhaul the misused park by reorganis- ing spaces, access and providing facilities for local youth. The space was to better relate to streetscapes and buildings adjacent, provide clear and safe access, discourage misuse and be ’bomb- proof’ in construction. OBJECTIVES: Working from key issues highlighted within an earlier urban design study, our objectives were to improve visibil- ity, access and safety while providing useable social and playable spaces. Additional funding was to be sourced for new equipment for the adjacent adventure playground. KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Major restructuring was required to enable this; first a forest of trees had to be removed /selectively thinned (120 were removed) and then significant spoil heaps removed. The boundary of the existing adventure playground had to be realigned and retained/reconstructed. In addition, engage- ment of local youth was to be the key to the projects success or failure. DESIGN PROPOSALS: Paths provide direct and clearly visible routes across the the park from defined entrances. A sunken ballcourt/public square is created and placed in the centre of the new park and adjacent to the adventure playground. Stone filled Gabions are chosen to retain soil mounds on the boundary to the play area. Steel, concrete and tarmac are used elsewhere for furniture and new lighting installed. Special ‘anti-scooter’ gates are designed and painted red to clearly demarcate safe entrances Proposed improvements - realigned paths & new entrances, new ballcourt, reconfigured boundary and exits and suitable trees are replanted to enhance the new park structure. Proposed improvements - pedestrian/cycle only gate & ballcourt seating Existing site - poor layout, circulation and overplanting Proposed improvements - basketball hoop and park entry wall BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 15. 6 Proposed improvements - view towards ballcourt from south and west Construction of the park 2005 - construction of walls, steps, gabions fences and ballcourt Bingfield Park complete in 2005 - bespoke seating, insitu concrete and gabion walls surrounding the ballcourt Bingfield Park in use in 2005 - anti-scooter gates in operation and ballcourt being enjoyed by local children PORTFOLIO
  • 16. NEWINGTON GREEN PROJECT: NEWINGTON GREEN, LONDON N16 SCOPE: PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING GREENSPACE IMPROVEMENTS, HIGHWAYS RESTRUCTUR- ING, AND NEW AMENITY BUILDING CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON ROLE: PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WORKSTAGES : D-L DATE: 2003-4 BUDGET: £435K GREENSPACE, £755K HIGHWAYS, £212K BUILDING AWARDS: CIVIC TRUST AWARDS 2006 - COMMENDATION ENGLISH HERITAGE - GREEN HERITAGE SITE STATUS 2007 OUTLINE BRIEF: To reduce the traffic-dominated surrounds of the green, decluttering it and providing better access to the space contained - reconnecting the green to its surroundings and providing a focal point for the community. Within the green, to improve the quality and function of facilities and spaces. OBJECTIVES: To create a simple, bright, distinctive and contem- porary space suited to today’s users and today’s context. KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Design studies had been carried out to outline design stage and comprehensive consultation was already underway to uncover the cultural history of the site. Deliverables included proposals for the green and surrounds from outline de- sign to completion in collaboration with Islington Council’s High- ways Department Engineers and liaison with building architects developing proposals for the new park building. DESIGN PROPOSALS: Visible and direct routes through the space are created while new crossings from surrounding streets and transport hubs are installed. The main entrance is indented and the new building forms a gatepost to punctuate the entrance. Within the square larger, more open, flexible spaces, including new play and cafe facilites are created. The materials pallette is simple, practical, bespoke and of high quality. Black walls and slab seating is used to define entrances and key spaces, timber is used to be tactile, gravels used underfoot. Proposed improvements - new simple structure to maximise space, new play area, seating, building Linking past to present - a timeline of the green’s cultural history mapped out as part of consultation BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 17. 7 Construction of the green 2004 - installation of paving, decking, trees, walls Completed works - 2005 A new lease of life - scenes from a play set on the green - Wollstonecraft Live (2005) 5 years on - the rejuventated green in use (2010) PORTFOLIO
  • 18. ASTEY’S ROW PROJECT: ASTEY’S ROW, LONDON N1 SCOPE: PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS CLIENT: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON ROLE: PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WORKSTAGES : A-L DATE: 2003 BUDGET: £50K OUTLINE BRIEF: To create a small urban space which celebrates its location on the historic ‘New River’, a man-made water course completed in 1613, which delivers fresh drinking water to London. OBJECTIVES: The project aims to reinvent a derelict site creating a public space which functions as a gateway and encouraging use of the adjacent linear park while highlighting the historic impor- tance of the site and the New River. The space acts to connect the variety of surrounding functions and uses and deals with difficult level changes from footpaths/highways surrounding to provide better access. KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Budget of only £50K, awkward site surrounded by existing footpaths, walls and associated levels. DESIGN PROPOSAL: The solution consists of a series of con- necting ramps and steps bound by existing walls and fences along with new planting. The surfacing is a cartographic representation of the path of the New River through Islington along with prose describing the scene embossed on the New River Company seal. Colour treated concrete is used (insitu and prefab) and the finish is achieved with a special template and shot-blasting technique. Outline of the site - existing walls and proposals in context Proposed improvements- views through the space History - scenes of the opening of the New River, the New River Company Seal, Historic Map of Islington, logs being hollowed to form water pipes and historic poetry Design inspiration & development - imagery from the seal, cartographic contours, text on the groundplane and the ideas coming together BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 19. 8 Etched graphics representing the cartography of the New River through Islington Construction - demolition, formation insitu and pre-fab concrete, template installation and final shot-blast finish PORTFOLIO
  • 20. OTHER PROJECTS PROJECT: THE DRYSDALE COURTYARD COMPETITION DATE: 2010 LOCATION: LONDON, UK CLIENT: CITY UNIVERSITY RESULT: SUBMISSION BY INVITATION. SELECTED FOR FINAL 2 ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT COMPANY: REMAPP BUDGET: £155K PROJECT: OLDEN GARDENS FEASIBILITY STUDY DATE: 2007 LOCATION: LONDON, UK CLIENT: ISLINGTON COUNCIL ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT COMPANY: REMAPP, UK BUDGET: N/A PROJECT:NEW PLYMOUTH FORESHORE (PHASE 1) DATE: 1999-2000 LOCATION: NEW PLYMOUTH,NZ CLIENT: NEW PLYMOUTH DIS- TRICT COUNCIL ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT COMPANY: ISTHMUS BUDGET: NZ$2M BLAIR BRIXTON
  • 21. 9 PROJECT: NELSON TOWN CENTRE - PENINE LANCASHIRE SQUARED DESIGN COMPETI- TION DATE: 2009 LOCATION: NELSON, UK CLIENT: PENDLE DISTRICT COUNCIL RESULT: SHORTLISTED FROM 48 ENTRANTS ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT COMPANY: REMAPP, UK ARCHITECT: TONKIN LIU BUDGET: £1.2M ENTRY VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECT: PARADISE PARK VEHICLE EXIT ENTRY NEW ENTRY SIGNAGE DATE: 2006 LOCATION: LONDON, UK PROPOSED CHILDRENS CLIENT: ISLINGTON COUNCIL EXISTING GROVE OF TREES CENTRE ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT BUDGET: £200K NATURE PLAY AREA (UNDER 5'S) toddlers sand pit play equip TODDLERS PLAY AREA 5-12 PLAY AREA SEAT AROUND TREE EXISTING GROVE OF TREES PROJECT: NORTHCOTE MALL DATE: 1998 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, NZ CLIENT: NORTHSHORE CITY COUNCIL ROLE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT COMPANY : ISTHMUS, NZ BUDGET: NZ$900K PORTFOLIO