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Elmsfield Mixed-Use Development

Wokingham, Berkshire

Project

Elmsfield Mixed-Use Development

Location

Wokingham, Berkshire

Client

Wokingham Borough Council; Wilson Bowden Developments, McLaughlin & Harvey

Contractor / Lead Consultant

McLaughlin & Harvey | CDA Architects, Edinburgh

Sectors

Living
Working

Image Credits

Visuals courtesy of CDA Architects, Edinburgh and images courtesy of Langley Design

SCOPE

The overall aim of the landscape masterplan was to provide a high quality, multi-functional setting for the general public and residents, a safe, open space able to accommodate a wide range of both permanent and temporary uses throughout the year.

 

Key features:
  • a range of open spaces, trees and planting within a coherent park structure with a linked network of footpaths
  • a refined palette of materials and furniture to help create a unified identity
  • a large play area in the northern sector of the park designed with inclusivity and accessibility in mind
  • play equipment is mostly made of timber to emphasise the parkland character
  • boundaries to the south, west and north are enclosed by railings whilst the eastern boundary is open
  • the plaza in the north and the terraces and boulevard running along the retail units and supermarket create an attractive interface and transition between the park and the retail buildings
  • entrances are defined by gate posts or similar entrance features

OUTCOME

The proposal has delivered a significant new park and substantial new public realm improvements within the development and linking with the surrounding town environs.

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