Solid oak planters in black each have a character of their own
To prevent the plants being stolen we installed chicken wire secured with timber to plant into
The planters add greenery, and allow the space to feel open while preventing cars from taking over the space
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts contracted us to look after the beds in the shared public space on the east side of their new award-winning building.
We replaced the dead grasses there with a variety of perennials, moved a ginkgo tree, and repaired the irrigation system to the beds. We renewed the soil, and modified the planters so as to make the plants harder to remove or damage.
We designed and built these bespoke planters in solid oak, placed to prevent cars parking illegally on the forecourt. Each has a special base to allow them to be moved with a standard pallet truck.
When we were called in the planters at the front had been neglected since the building opened. The watering system had stopped working and the grasses had died.
We were called in when they needed urgent attention before the building was to be considered for Building of the Year by the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects). In two days, we had sourced plants, removed the dead plants, and planted it all up with a contemporary scheme in time for the judges arrival.
We painted the planters black to fit in better with the building
Planters were constructed from 50mm thick oak planks supported on runners to allow them to be moved easily with a pallet truck
The new plants are starting to grow in