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The current proposals seek to create new and exciting open spaces for both public and private use. The creation of these spaces will help create a sense of place and stimulate activity, as well as improving permeability. Moreover, the proposed landscaping will frame the overall development and breathe new life into the setting of the Gillette Building.
A detailed landscape strategy has been developed as part of the Masterplan for the redevelopment of the Gillette Corner site and is based on the following:
- creation of new courtyard areas located within the heart of the extended Gillette Building;
- the formation of a new piazza located at the centre of the business campus providing new areas of seating, a water feature and interesting new landscaping;
- provision of an avenue linking the southern frontage of the site (fronting onto the Great West Road) and the piazza area, providing a dramatic entrance way into the Gillette Corner site for pedestrians;
- establishing a well defined crossover between the hotel and business campus, creating a strong link between the two uses.
At present, Gillette Corner is a secure site and not accessible to the public or those working/living in the surrounding area. The Masterplan proposes significant improvements to permeability by creating new areas of open space which will be open and available to the general public, increasing permeability both into and through the site. |
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Landscape Approach
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Listed landscape features to be retained e.g. steps, luminaires.
Formal (classic) landscape approach, which creates an appropriate setting to the Gillette building. |
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Secondary pedestrian thoroughfare.
Opportunity to create an informal, pedestrian orientated boulevard.
Interaction with active building frontages (cafes, shops, etc.).
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Main focal space to the listed building
Provides opportunities for tranquility and social interaction.
Continuous landscape concept. Fully integrated with groundfloor building uses.
Contemporary landscape design |
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Connecting the hotel with the main square and business district.
Emblematic space.
Continuous landscape treatment.
High quality materials.
Opportunity for focal feature highlighting the junction of pedestrian axes.
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Unified landscape approach to create homogenous setting for the building.
Introduction of structural street planting, lawns and street furniture.
Enhancement of the public realm, provision of new public open spaces.
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Primary public open space.
High quality materials
Gathering, civic space. |
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Primary promenade.
Proposals to include structural street planting, high quality surface materials and street furniture.
Rhythm created with use of trees and planters.
Contemporary design language. |
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Provide a stimulating and attractive public realm and an environment that attracts high quality business. |
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Circulation Diagram - Ground Floor Level |
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Pedestrain Circulation Diagram |
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