Green and Blue Infrastructure

The site has the unique asset of a waterfront frontage, providing an aesthetic backdrop and the opportunity to incorporate physical and social regeneration attributes together.

Design Details

Connected Objectives

Providing high quality, open green spaces for all.
Inclusion of green infrastructure - enhance biodiversity, air cleanliness and site richness.
Design that activates and is sensitive to the waterfront.

Design Solutions

Floating garden islands
Floating community allotment
Green infrastructure and planters
Steps and bridges to interconnect social and physical attributes.
Sensory garden and planters to improve richness
Play-park located in small park

Temporary Urban Proposals

Resturant boats to help activate the waterfront and contribute to historic site identity
Multifunctional floating islands for different happenings - allotments, public gardens, event stage

Masterplan Principles

Case Study: The Floating Gardens

The Floating Gardens, located in Vejle, Denmark protects the city from rising sea levels, whilst providing a sequence of public gardens activating the city’s waterfront. This concept maximises ecological and biodiversity incentives, whilst providing an interactive pedestrian experience. This relationship between blue and green networks is environmentally sensitive and creative.

Design Ideas