award winning architects

Houndwood Street

Houndwood Street Street, Somerset

Client:
Barratt Homes
Location:
Street, Somerset
Contact:
Dominic Eaton 0117 974 3271 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The landscape strategy for Phase 2 of Houndwood Housing looks to the precedents set within Phase One in terms of materials palette, detailing and quality of the public realm, building on the successful character & distinct sense of community at Houndwood.

The Phase 2 proposals, in keeping with Phase 1, place a strong emphasis on the design principles of shared space, as supported by the Manual for Streets, to create a safer pedestrian and cycle-friendly environment that in turn creates a high quality neighbourhood.

A summary of the aims, themes and principal components of the landscape design is summarised below:

  • To exploit the site’s existing landscape and ecology, its mature trees and tree groups as a framework of an ecologically diverse landscape.
  • To reflect the character of the Somerset Levels, creating a working landscape that is integrated with a SUDS system.
  • To create a hierarchy of formal and informal  public and private spaces of varying scale and character.
  • To provide a network of pedestrian and cycle routes through and around the site to suit a wide range of activities.
  • To enhance the sense of home, offer  delight and encourage productive use.