Refolo Landscape Architects starts every project by investigating the wider landscape. Our approach involves using 3D terrain modelling, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and BIM to capture the essence of a site from the beginning. We interpret this multi-layered information and visually distill it to inform land planning decisions. We believe that this holistic approach enables us to design with biodiversity, sustainable drainage, and carbon sequestration at its core.
Water needs to be given space within our landscape which is why SuDS are at the forefront of all of our designs.
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By looking at the wider context we can identify opportunties to connect wildlife corridors; designing for people and nature.
The top roofs are described as extensive green roofs (100-150mm substrate) which means they can be seeded with native species and
offer a precious undisturbed habitat for invertebrates and the rare black
redstart whilst also contributing to the stormwater attenuation.
The use of street trees in the scheme sees the tree canopy rise by
more than 10%, and again, by using SuDS tree pits, stormwater is filtered and
attenuated. The green wall faces the wall of the offices and provides further
habitat and will develop into a complex vertical structure.
This new scheme on Raven Road , coupled with Crossrail’s arrival, secures Redbridge’s future as an attractive, well-connected part of London. To read more about Raven Road click here. If you are interested in how R-LA can help with planning applications that will meet London’s Urban Greening Factor and ensure at least 10% Biodiversity Net Gain, send us an email