Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of
Aggregate Industries, has helped transform a once disused area into a multi-use
public space in the heart of Bethnal Green, East London.
The Oval, which is just off Hackney Road, was once a
hotspot for illegal car parking but thanks to a creative landscape design from
London Borough Tower Hamlets, the new space is now fully accessible with safe
seating areas, attractive lighting and a versatile stage area, meaning The Oval
can now host a wide range of events from performances to markets.
Appointed by contractors JB Riney for London Borough
Tower Hamlets, Charcon recommended the best hard landscaping products to
complete the aesthetics of the street scape, whilst ensuring the specified
products would be suitable for a multi-use venue.
Gavin Fancote, specification manager for Aggregate
Industries, comments: “This was a fantastic project to get involved in and
we’ve enjoyed seeing the area transform into a striking community space for
residents and visitors to enjoy. The project demonstrates how, when specified
correctly, creative hard landscaping can really transform an area that not only
offers minimum maintenance, but will stand the test of time for years to come.”
A total of 300m2 of Charcon’s
Andover Textured Block Paving in White, Silver Fleck and Light Grey was
supplied, as well as 300m2 of Andover Textured Paving in
White Grey and White to complete the look. Both products were chosen due to
their stylish appeal and exceptional durability.
Abhinav Kurup, project architect from London Borough
Tower Hamlets, added: “It’s been wonderful to see the rejuvenation of this
space and bring a new lease of life to the area. Despite the small nature of
the project, Charcon stepped up to the mark and helped create an eye-catching
design with its premium block paving and we’re thrilled with the result.”
