Planters such as ones made from GRC (Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete) or GRP (Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic) has been created in a number of different shapes, textures and colours and can be used for planting a myriad of plants in your neighbourhood and near your office spaces. By placing large GRP planters or GRC planters in spaces near your home or near your commerci...
Traffic in a city like Dubai, with a population of 10 Million, is a regular occurrence. Not only has it become an inconvenience to the public but also an environmental issue with the resulting pollution. The UAE government has been promoting the usage of bicycles for small-distance travel for years now, through projects that ensured public bike racks at Metro stations. A...
The world has reached a point wherein we cannot afford to be lenient with our waste management. It is time we take responsibility and hold ourselves accountable. To secure a healthy and replenished environment, we must have an efficient and updated waste management system. The waste management industry has been booming in recent times. It has adapted to the needs and re...
How many flowers can you place in a large planter? One of the trickiest questions ever is how many flowers can be placed in a large planter. It should not look too crowded or sparse. Different experts have different opinions because decorating a venue is an art, and people have varying perceptions of it. As a general rule, large planters that are still comparatively smal...
Gated communities need proper planning and design to build a community centre that provides for the residents’ needs entirely. Several high-end developers and builders utilize community centres to promote sustainable living while giving their residents easily accessible facilities. And street furniture suppliers, naturally, play a vital role in the planning and longevit...
The more comfortable we have made our indoors – the more we have longed for the familiar de-stressing outdoors. From familiar neighborhood spaces to community parks – the outdoors are back slowly and steadily taking over everything that was shuttered by the pandemic. From local parks to marinas, corniches, and beaches – these valentines come out and embrace the outdoors ...
Mayfield Park forms the green heart of a wider regeneration project that will see about 1,500 homes and a million square metres of office, retail and leisure space being developed on a 24-acre derelict industrial site. The new 6.5-acre public park will breathe much-needed life into the area while paying homage to the city’s rich industrial heritage. The Mayfield Partner...
Calzolari has been involved in one of the most important travel interventions undertaken around a large area in the historic centre of Glasgow, "Merchant City". In 2020 Glasgow City Council has launched a programme called “Spaces for People” consisting, among other interventions, of footway widening and road closures through the installation of decorative concrete plante...
In this article, we try to explain the reasons for this trivially accepted phenomenon as well as various possible and imaginable solutions to raise awareness among these people and encourage them to throw away their cigarette butts.
The trend of returning to nature means that lately more and more green squares have been appearing and in places where it’s been impossible to find space for them, flower beds and large flower planters have come out. These solutions in areas where there is no possibility to change their surface are the only remedy for a lack of nature. It happens that utility infrastruct...
In practice, a multi-generational park is an open public space where recreational and sports activities take place where leisure and sports facilities are provided for several generations. The purpose of this concept is the meeting between generations and the protection of mental and physical health without age restrictions. It is a playground for all generations between...
CUSTOMIZED MINIRAMP SPINE COMBO WITH CURBS FOR LAIVES The aim of the municipal administration of Laives was to create another sporting attraction for young people in the Gallizia sports zone of Laives. Since the old skate ramps in concrete were no longer usable, they were dismantled, the ground was newly asphalted and a new great skate facility was built. The "Miniramp ...
The Riverwalk East is a two-kilometre-long park with a ‘promenade feel’ that runs alongside the Chicago River in the heart of Chicago (IL, US). The park has an adventurous playground and numerous cosy nooks where people can have a nice picnic. To breathe new life into the riverfront in the downtown district, Site Design Group Ltd. came up with both urban and landscape de...
Large public spaces require proportionally larger interventions. Streetlife Tree Isles are perfect for making vast spaces more welcoming. The large Tree Isles bring down the scale of the public space and surrounding buildings for a more pleasurable experience. Furthermore the surrounding green countryside of Glasgow is brought into the urban fabric. Together with Streetl...
Helsinki Outlet is more than just about shopping. The public space is an integral part of the total shopping experience. In addition to shops, the outlet village offers cafes, restaurants and small events that together create a more relaxed retail environment. Along the promenades between the shops, there is a combination of Drifter Benches and R&R Big Green Benches. The...
Residents meet while buses and trams travel in different directions towards their destination. Brunnsparken, one of the liveliest areas in Gothenburg, is due to its strategic location a meeting place for young and old, both crossing and waiting. However, over time, the place has fallen into disrepair. At the beginning of 2020, a thorough renovation upgraded this space in...
Built in the 1850-60s, enlarged and elevated in the 1880s, decommissioned in 2000 and finally restored and relocated in the past decade. The London Gasholders no. 8 and ‘triplets’ 10, 11 and 12 are iconic sculptures that visualise the industrial heritage of King’s Cross and London. After years of intense regeneration, the area is attracting more and more cultural instit...
Trees are increasingly used as an architectural design feature in the landscaping of roofs and podium decks. The selection of suitable tree species, adequate roof substrate and, above all, the local site conditions with regard to wind pressure and wind suction are essential. Steel grids are often used to anchor trees on rooftops by securing the root balls to the grid wit...
FINALLY OPEN: the new SKATEPARK in Mazzano (Brescia): LAND SKATE! A concrete park with bowl, pipes and rails - there is sure to be something for everyone! Drop by and share your photos with us!
Old water mill gained new, better life. Owing to the architect’s creativity concerning conversion of the attic space, an old building turned into a comfortable and illuminated house. In order to make the building’s attic suitable for living, it was vital to fill it with natural light. Creator of the project used different types of FAKRO roof windows. Applying FAKRO pr...
