Foster + Partners has revealed a masterplan it helped develop for the revitalization of the Antakya and wider Hatay province in southeast Turkey, after the devastating earthquake last year. In collaboration with Buro Happold, MIC-HUB, and leading Turkish practices DB...
Landscape Architecture
Vectorworks brings back its Design Day in London
Software provider Vectorworks has announced that its Design Days are returning this year, with the first of the event series to take place in London on 1 October. Design professionals across architecture, interior, and landscape will be able to explore the 2025...

Garden to honour late Queen approved for Regent’s Park
Planning permission has been granted for a new “tranquil space” in Regent’s Park following an “overwhelmingly positive” public response. The new two-acre garden is set to open in 2026 to mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s centenary year. The approval marks “an exciting step forward” for the new garden, says Andrew Scattergood, chief...

Crystal Palace Park restoration moves forward with next phase
Bromley Council unanimously approves the next major phase of the Crystal Palace Park restoration, led by HTA Design. This phase, worth £17.75M, of the wider £52M regeneration project includes work on a number of grade-listed features on site, following the granting of listed building consent. HTA Design, which recently became B-corp certified,...

Green space at the heart of new Salford development
Latest proposals for the £1bn Salford development reveal a new park, designed by LDA Design, at its centre, rivalling Mayfield Park in size. Salford’s Regent Retail Park is set to be transformed into a new, sustainable place to live. With over 3000 new homes and the tallest tower outside of London. The central green space will sit within a wider...

York’s new eco-hub approved
The City of York Council gives the green-light to AtkinsRéalis-designed Government eco-hub. In the plans put forward by the Government Property Agency (GPA), Homes England and Network Rail, the new structure will offer 135,000 sq ft of flexible office space for up to 2,600 civil servants. Green design features include solar panels, air source...

Longfield Centre’s new “beating heart” secures planning permission
Major multi-million development of Longfield Centre in Prestwich has been given the green-light to go-ahead. The Longfield Centre site is set to receive a £100m overhaul in a joint venture between Muse and Bury Council. Plans, which have been shaped by the input of the local community, include a provision of live event areas, a market hall,and...

‘Challenging’ Greenwich site granted planning approval
Urban housing architect practice, Gouldstone & Co has been granted planning permission on an ‘awkward’ backland site in Greenwich, south London. Six houses are planned for the 585m² triangular estate, with four three-beds, one four-bed and one two-bed. All but one of the houses will be constructed at the site's rear, encompassing a landscape...

1 week left to enter: Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2024
Pro Landscaper launched the search for its tenth class of 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winners, in association with Green-tech on the first of May 2024. Now, there is only one week left to enter. Recognising up-and-coming talent within the industry, the awards celebrate the range of achievements and ambitions from young people in...

LI’s Digital Practice & Technology for Landscape conference: There “can’t be an over reliance” on AI
Delegates at the Landscape Institute’s conference last week heard how artificial intelligence (AI) can be a “sidekick” but that “there can’t be an over reliance on the tool”. Panellist Harvey Kirchgaesser, a graduate landscape architect at WSP, told those who attended the Digital Practice & Technology for Landscape conference in London that...

HTA Design achieves B Corp Certification
Landscape architect and design company, HTA Design has become a Certified B Corporation, reflecting the company’s commitment to tackling climate change and social inequality. After a year-long assessment conducted by B-Lab, the non-profit behind the B Corp movement, HTA Design surpassed the minimum 80 point score and achieved an overall B Impact...

What the industry wants from the next UK government’s green agenda
With the general election on the horizon and party manifestos dominating the headlines, Pro Landscaper looks to the land-based industry to ask the question; what does it want from the next UK government’s green agenda? Green-skill promotion “I would like to see properly funded and promoted green skills training. There is so much spoken...

Work to begin on 36-storey ‘hanging garden’ in central London
London’s latest green skyscraper receives the go-ahead to break ground, with main works on the ‘hanging garden’ to start this summer. Investment company, AXA IM has appointed construction firm, Multiplex, to build the city’s new low carbon, mixed-use office tower. Designed by architect Eric Perry, the building’s design will give the impression of...

Land Studio’s Kate Richards to take the triple plunge for charity
Kate Richards, a landscape architect at Land Studio, is set to tackle a triple long distance swim test to raise awareness and money for charity. Richards, who was inspired by triathlete Sean Conway after his swims last year, will take the plunge this weekend (June22) with the Aquasphere Chillswim, where she will swim the 5.25 mile length of...

Next government needs to develop green skills, says LI
The Landscape Institute has published a list of recommendations to the next UK government ahead of the general election on 4 July. Developing green skills for a greener economy and improving access to green space are two or 12 key recommendations that it outlines for people, place and nature. President-elect Carolin Göhler says she hopes that...

Immersive wildlife experience included in plans approved at Chester Zoo
Cheshire West and Chester Council have approved plans for a new overnight safari accommodation at Chester Zoo. The development will include 51 safari-style lodges, a reception building with a bar and restaurants, as well as a new lake. In collaboration with Buttress Architects, Gillespies has developed the masterplan, design concept, and planning...

Regeneration plans for Nottingham city centre amid green heart project unveiled
The masterplan to transform Nottingham city centre's Broad Marsh area has been revealed, complementing the ongoing development of a new green space in the region. A new fly-through CGI video of the plans, put forward by BDP and JLL, shows how the area could be transformed to increase job and housing opportunities, as well as bringing in more...

Landscape Institute calls for landscape to be part of General Election policy agendas
Landscape, sustainability and skills solutions should be included in policy agendas ahead of the General Election this summer, says the Landscape Institute. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced yesterday that the election will be taking place on 4 July. The Landscape Institute’s president-elect, Carolin Göhler, says this comes at a time when “the...

First phase of “UK’s largest new city centre public park” opens
The first phase of a new park in a major mixed-use development in Leeds has opened to the public. Located within the city’s South Bank, Aire Park sits on the former Tetley Brewery site. Once complete, it will include residential, commercial and recreational spaces as well as eight acres of public parkland. Tetley Green is one of first areas of...

New fund launches at Chelsea for edible skatepark landscapes
A funding initiative has been launched to support the rollout of edible skatepark landscapes across the UK. The Planet Good Earth Fund recognises the mental health and wellbeing that these spaces can offer young people by bringing together skateboarding and community gardening. It was announced at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where a...

Asda unveils plans for new town centre in London
Asda has announced that it is entering the housing market as it backs plans for a major mixed-use development in north west London. The retailer is partnering with property developer Barratt London to redevelop the 10-acre site of its existing Park Royal superstore in what is one of the largest land deals of the last couple of years. Ian...

Work begins on Leicestershire’s first garden village
A 9ft Hollywood inspired landmark sign marks the start of construction on Leicestershire’s first garden village. Broadnook Garden Village, situated on the cusp of the National Forest of Charnwood, aims to encapsulate the best elements from surrounding Charnwood villages into one purpose built community. More than 50% of the village will be...

Land Studio to deliver “nature-led” project on the Welsh coast
Land Studio is partnering with Gwynedd Council to deliver a new design for the public realm space at the Viaduct Gardens in Barmouth, mid Wales. The Chester based studio’s plans will look to alleviate historic flooding issues through the use of open and covered SuDs systems. Surface water collected will be retained in new coastal themed planting...

Grant Associates appointed to reimagine Greek campus
Landscape architects Grant Associates has been appointed alongside lead architects Bennetts Associates to revitalise the Anatolio College campus, Greece. The design centres on a ‘forest campus’ theme, refreshing the original spaces identity, as well as improving upon the existing architecture. Other key objectives include, further integrating...

Project to enhance Tubbercurry climate resilience granted planning permission
The Tubbercurry Public Realm Project, which prioritises strengthening local identity and climate resilience, has been given the green light. Plans include improvements to the public realm space, shop front revitalisation and additional proposals to revitalise derelict properties and land. Prioritising the strengthening of the space’s local...

Plans unveiled for major Crystal Palace Park regeneration
Lead designer for phase one of the Crystal Palace Park regeneration project, HTA Design, has unveiled initial plans for the multi-million pound project. Bromley Council’s £17.50m regeneration project, delivered in partnership with the Crystal Palace Park Trust, will see many of the historic Victorian park’s original features restored. HTA Design...

Gillespies’ head of planting design launches new book on “visionary” landscapes
Giacomo Guzzon, head of planting design at Gillespies, is launching a new book with photographer Claire Takacs. Visionary: Gardens and Landscapes for Our Future showcases private and public gardens across the globe that are both sustainable and address the changing climate. Landscape architect Guzzon has taught planting design at several...
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