Clay
pavers from Wienerberger’s landscape collection were used to create beautiful
communal courtyard spaces for Lendlease’s award-winning South Gardens housing
development in Elephant & Castle, London.
Part of
the 3,000 home Elephant Park Masterplan project, South Gardens includes
low-rise townhouses, mansion blocks and a 16-storey tower block located around
three horticulturally rich courtyards.
Designed
by landscape architects Churchman Landscape Associates, these
community-oriented outdoor spaces feature clay paving in a harmonious blend of
hard and soft landscaping.
Dutch
style clay pavers in red, buff and dark grey tones were expertly mixed in
different variations throughout the courtyards to create meandering pathways
that complement surrounding habitats and design features. Supplied by Hardscape
and installed by landscape contractors Gavin Jones, Wienerberger’s Rosa
Waterstruck, Siena and Nero pavers were laid in an eye-catching herringbone
pattern to inspire movement throughout the space and replicate the look of a
traditional cottage garden.
Joanne
Roberts, Wienerberger’s Category Marketing Manager for Landscape commented,
“The South Gardens project truly is an urban sanctuary and demonstrates how
clay pavers can be used effectively in the design of an engaging outdoor space.
Recreating a woodland edge, this development is a great example of how
innovative landscaping can enhance the wellbeing of modern families in inner
city housing.”
The high
quality of landscape design showcased on the South Gardens project has been
recognized with numerous prestigious honours, including the Small-Scale
Development award and the President’s Award at the 2018 Landscape Institute
Awards.
Wienerberger’s
landscaping collection offers a wide selection of clay pavers in a spectrum of
shades, sizes and textures, suitable for both domestic and commercial
installations. The colourfast quality of natural clay ensures that these
durable pavers maintain their depth of colour and aesthetic appeal for a
lifetime.
Wienerberger’s
Mix & Texture Generator online tool allows landscape designers to create
their own custom clay paving scheme using up to five paver choices and a
variety of laying patterns. Each bespoke creation can be downloaded as an image
and a Revit BIM Object to integrate into project specifications.
