Shadwell Estate - BALI Awards 2017

Award: BALI National Landscape Awards 2017

Category: Hard Landscaping Construction (Non-Domestic) Cost over £1.5 million

The Project was the comprehensive refurbishment of existing courtyards within the listed Shadwell Estate which was one of the first Peabody developments in the 1890’s. The landscape regeneration of the two existing courtyards, Glamis Place and adjacent circulation spaces including: - breaking out of existing hard landscape areas to make way for new paving, planting, seating and play areas - demolition of existing storage sheds. - new refuse, storage, caretaker and bulk refuse storage sheds are to be built, with some repairs and general works to existing structures. - deconstruction and re-building of existing boundary wall - new drainage, water mains, power and lighting

As well as improving the space for residents, there are big benefits for wildlife, and a significant contribution towards targets in the Local Biodiversity Action Plan. New habitats included chalk grassland, open mosaic habitat and mixed native hedge, while nectar-rich and nightscented flowers, dense climbers and including Birdsfoot Trefoil on the green roofs will benefit priority species such as bumblebees, bats, House Sparrows and the Common Blue butterfly.

This scheme was incredibly complex not only did we have to consider the estate was fully occupied throughout the works, we had no storage space at all, the surrounding areas are all Grade 2 listed and we were responsible for the design and installation of a new water main system to the entire estate. The project pushed the dedication of the team to the limits with careful planning, resident liaison and just in time practices all playing a part to the smooth running of the project. The outcome has been incredibly well received by both the client and residents who have a very high quality landscape on their doorstep.