Old Swan Library Garden
The creation of new garden for a local library in Old Swan in Liverpool. Working with the community to create a new design for the previously…
| User: | Adam Brouard |
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Initial Masterplans
Masterplans The masterplan sketch generated during the design day has resulted in two final masterplans. The first is a Full Masterplan that provides a complete solution in line with the work of the design day. This is a relatively expensive solution that would be the most desireable should funding… Read more
Contacts
Contacts Groundwork Project Management Lance Farlam Principal Landscape Architect Groundwork Merseyside 0151 726 2740 lance.farlam@groundwork.org.uk Landscape Design Adam Brouard Consultant Landscape Architect Adam Brouard Environmental Design 07847 590 503 adam.brouard@btinternet.com Project… Read more
New Masterplan
The masterplan has been revised following a meeting of the project partners. The revised plan deals with issues raised with regard to security fears and revisions to the potential budget. The new plan is on the Current Plan page whilst background information can be found on the Masterplans page… Read more
Design Process
Design Process The design day followed the basic process shown below. Each section is described and the results provided on separate pages - follow the links on the left.… Read more
Revised Masterplan
Revised Masterplan In order to deal with some major changes the masterplan has been revised significantly. The changes include the removal of part of the site from the project and the need to reduce the budget to approximately £15,000. The current masterplan reflects this whilst still keeping the essential… Read more
THE GARDEN IS COMPLETE
The gardens have now been completed and are open to the community when the library is open. Thanks must go to the community for their support and work on the design. One of the residents that previously chaired the Irish Roads Residents Association has been met on site and was “delighted with the… Read more
Feedback
Feedback Please pass all feedback, comments, questions or queries using the form below or via the email address provided.… Read more
Site Understanding
Site Understanding Physical Survey A basic physical survey was undertaken to act as the base layer for all the site information. The plan can be downloaded as a PDF using this link - Physical Survey Site Character The site was assessed by the group to describe how it currently feels. The most common… Read more
Character
Character All landscapes have a character which affects anyone there. The character can be positive or negative and can be very personal to the user. The group explored this through a variety of means including sets of photographs of similar shapes. The galleries here show a series of images of similar… Read more
Concept
What is a Concept? The concept for a design provides a way of making decisions, for example it can help when choosing between types of benches or plants as well as in the layout of the site. The group explored examples of a concept by referring to the work of the Architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.… Read more
Materials and Masterplan Sketch
Materials and Masterplan Sketch Materials The materials chosen by the group were partially guided by the arrangement and partially by the character and concept. The aim is to have natural materials - stone and wood - with low planting to maintian views and fine leaved trees to partially screen some… Read more
Aspirations
Aspirations Who is it for? It was agreed that the garden should be for everyone. The consensus was that if possible the residents group should be in charge of opening and locking the gate as well as for some of the maintenance of the garden. This would need to be negotiated with the library service… Read more
Final works
The final touches are now being put to the garden this week. Unfortunately the launch event had to be postponed but is to be rescheduled later in the summer. Meanwhile the garden should be open to users in the near future.… Read more
Masterplans
Masterplans The design day led to the completion of a basic layout and rough masterplan. This was interpreted by the landscape architect to create two initial designs for the site, a Full Masterplan and a Basic Masterplan. These are shown on the Initial Masterplans page along with cost estimates.… Read more
Works on site and Opening event
The work to create the Garden has begun on site and will finish this week. David Webster and Sons were appointed to undertake the works and have been on site for two weeks and have one more to go. An opening event is to take place with a number of dignitaries on Saturday the 25th April at 11am. Following… Read more
The Completed Garden
A plan of the constructed garden … Read more
Old Swan Library Garden Design Site
On February 13th the Irish Roads Residents Association took part in a design day to plan a new garden for the Old Swan Library. Those that took part had an enjoyable and creative day. One member said "Great day, very interesting, and useful."… Read more
Potential Materials
Potential Materials This page shows some of the materials and furniture that could be used on site, particularly for the Full Masterplan. Please leave any comments via the feedback page.… Read more
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