LIVING

190 THE
STRAND,
LONDON

PAUL BARRETT 190 Strand is a distinctive new

residential development in this
The urban form is strengthened
with facades tight to the back of
Principal Director
historic location, overlooking the pavement, active frontages and
Sir Christopher Wren’s Grade single surfaced roads to allow better
I-listed St Clement Danes Church, access to local pubs and cafes in the
PROJECT ROLE flanked by the Courtauld Gallery, narrow streets to Temple.
Paul was the Director in charge of the Somerset House and two of the
project. world’s finest universities. fabrik produced external works
proposals, contributed to the Design
CLIENT The development consists of a and Access Statement for the
St Edward series of urban blocks arranged planning application, and developed
around two courtyards with an detailed landscape proposals.
internal colonnade. It will provide 206
PROJECT TYPE residential units, shops, a restaurant,
Mixed-use Development
leisure centre, business centre,
parking, servicing and a public
PROJECT VALUE courtyard. An entire road that divided
Confidential the site has been removed, whilst the
adjacent historic Tweezers Alley is
TEAM widened to create a shared street.
fabrik with Grid

STATUS
Completed
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ANDLERS
ASH, LISS

ANDREW SMITH The Landscape and Visual Impact

Assessment carried out by fabrik
Colour will be introduced to reflect
the history of both the site and its
Joint Managing Director
was instrumental in developing context. The over arching landscape
a landscape led masterplan in colour will be muted green. However
the South Downs National Park seasonal vibrancy will be added
PROJECT ROLE (SDNP) and provided the design though the colour of tree blossom
Andrew is co-ordinating the delivery team with an understanding of and shrub planting. Additional
of all Planning and Landscape constraints, opportunities and the warm colour will be provided by the
information. local landscape character. The material of the built form, notably the
adjacent diagrams illustrate key ‘terracotta’ of the roof tiles.
CLIENT concepts and strategies which
CALA Homes (Thames) Ltd were developed in dialogue with
the SDNP Design Review Panel
following on from completion of
PROJECT TYPE the baseline assessment of the
Mixed-use Development
LVIA.
PROJECT VALUE The Local Equipped Area of Play
Confidential (LEAP) is situated within the central
area of parkland, is easily accessible
TEAM for new residents and is connected to
fabrik with ECE Architecture adjacent existing residents through
the proposed circulation network.
STATUS
Planning
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ANTHOLOGY
WEMBLEY
PARADE,
LONDON

PAUL COPE The approach is to create a high-

quality, accessible amenity space
Techincal Director
that is open to all local residents,
enabling the development to have
a sense of community.
PROJECT ROLE
Paul is over-seeing the planning to The design will have a strong
delivery of all the landscape planning character to give a clear sense of
information. identity. The design will be enjoyable
to look down on from balconies and
CLIENT windows, while providing a landscape
Anthology that encourages residents to use it.
The concept takes its cues from
PROJECT TYPE the flowing movement of the Brook
Mixed-use Development
to the north of the site. The central
courtyard garden forms the heart
PROJECT VALUE of the scheme. A crescent shaped
Confidential lawn surrounded by tree and
shrub planting will be visible from
TEAM apartments facing into the courtyard.
fabrik with GRID Architects
The landscape design flows to
STATUS creates a series of spaces within the
In Construction site linking the new residential
buildings to the public realm and
Wealdstone Brook, each providing a
different character.
create a secure environment for
residents. The intention is to create a
playful landscape that affords the
opportunity for play without always
providing conventional equipment.
A central garden path offers a route
through the central courtyard to
building entrances and different
areas of the scheme.
The improved streetscape and public
realm will provide new tree and
shrub planting and link the proposed
development to the surrounding
area.
The buffer zone to the rear improves
the link between the site and
Wealdstone Brook whilst providing
service vehicle access and parking
for residents.
A topiary garden and opening in
the building offer two other areas of
different characters for residents to
use.

The overall design lends itself to safe

play with the creation of a
generous communal courtyard that