The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a 200-acre estate located near Mevagissey in Cornwall, England. The gardens were created in the 18th and 19th centuries, but fell into disrepair during the 20th century before being restored in the 1990s. The gardens feature a variety of horticultural and architectural features, including a series of themed gardens, an Italian garden, a jun...
Mottisfont is a romantic house and gallery set in beautiful riverside gardens with a wider estate offering relaxing walks to take in the sights of some of Hampshire’s most glorious countryside. Owned by the National Trust, Mottisfont welcomed just under 400,000 visitors through its doors in 2019. "It’s so nice to see the project finally come together after 12 months of ...
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a conservation oriented 5-star safari destination, situated in the heart of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. For this destination, sustainability and water management is key to achieving a green and nutrient-rich landscape. For such a luxury facility, the design aspects are very important too. The BERA Gravel Fix was made to create a s...
For those of us who are not from Catalonia, Bon Preu Group is a Catalan company in the food sector that has been operating since 1974. Its brand Bon Preu Esclat, are large hypermarkets with petrol stations located next to the establishment. You can find them in towns such as Girona, Manresa, Igualada and Sant Cugat, among many others. Hidden drainage with lateral slot T...
In 2021, Lindau hosted the Bavarian State Garden Show. A regional horticultural exhibition incorporating various themes such as landscape architecture, the event is the smaller counterpart of the biennial German National Garden Show or BUGA (Bundesgartenschau) and the decennial International Horticultural Show (IGA). Garden shows have been a German tradition for centurie...
Spring is coming, and thus, we are slowly preparing to plant our gardens, yards and urban spaces. If you have already purchased unique flower pots for this season, all you need to do now is choose the plants you will plant in them. Large pots are a great base for turning the space around you green, as you can plant various species of plants in them. These include flowers...
Our Isola family convinces with its clear lines and the reduction to two materials: FSC® 100% certified hardwood and sheet steel, hot-dip galvanised and powder-coated (RAL colours of your choice). Beautiful design can be this simple. The seating of our Isola products is made of FSC 100% certified hardwood, the frame of galvanised and powder-coated steel. In addition to t...
As soon as it gets warmer, the nice weather immediately draws us outside and the public space becomes our big common living room again. The effect of furniture in public spaces is often underestimated. Good outdoor furniture is the key to optimal use. Well-used public spaces are in turn the prerequisite for lively cities, participation and social integration. They create...
Passing the stations of an obstacle course is a challenge that makes an everyday day in the kindergarten or PE in a primary school far more exciting than usual. A trim trail is an amazing and thrilling addition to almost any outdoor playground, especially in the park or other recreation space. Check what skills and abilities children can train with our obstacle course s...
Lars Laj's designers have prepared a 6-step guide on how to create a playground that brings children close to nature. Let’s check what essential criteria the play area should meet to be ECO FRIENDLY! STEP 1: Environmental Education STEP 2: Natural Materials STEP 3: Natural Safety Surface STEP 4: Diverse Landscape STEP 5: Plants STEP 6: Sand & Water Play Check our art...
In this article, you can find inspirations on using & styling conifers even after Christmas. That's how you can be more green and ecological - in the end, Christmas trees can live much more than just for one month of winter! Christmas trees are one of the most important Christmas symbols in our culture. Although the custom of decorating a coniferous tree came to us fro...
In every town and city, greenery is one of the most important elements. Green leisure areas, such as parks and forests, attract many residents and tourists on a daily basis. In these places, not only long-lived, shade trees, but also beautifully colored flowers play an important role. It’s no secret that nature attracts people, and the presence of greenery makes them fee...
Ventilation and coolness are always a top priority in housing design in Vietnam, with a hot and humid climate all year round. Breeze cement blocks help to reduce the occult, effectively prevent heat, make the house more airy and bright, and save energy significantly. In addition, in temperate climates like Korea, the design style is also very popular with the combinati...
Urban cooling is a concern for cities and municipalities. It is also a concern for school principals who take into account the well-being of students. It is well known that plants increase the humidity level and thus reduce the feeling of heat. In addition, it helps to bring people together and thus to develop social ties. For this project, ATECH carried out the outdoor...
In highly urbanized areas, particularly downtowns where land is very expensive, pocket parks are the only option for creating new public spaces and green oases without large-scale redevelopment. In inner-city areas, pocket parks are often part of urban regeneration plans and provide areas where wildlife such as birds can establish a foothold. By creating small parks with...
Anyone who has ever dragged themselves through scorching streets of a concrete jungle knows the feeling of being hit by blistering heat. Engulfed by impenetrable walls of searing air glancing at the temperature is an absolute waste of effort. Instead of taking a chilled out stroll every step on the grey tarmac between densely erected buildings turns more and more into an...
In fact, 1,400 employees work on site. It was therefore wise to invest in break zones, for the comfort of employees. Legna picnic tables and litter bins from the same range were therefore installed in the spring. Placed in shaded areas, Legna picnic tables, combining wood and metal, help to create a relaxing environment and invite you to take a break. The Legna litter ...
The aim of the project was to improve the usability along the river with consideration for the population with motor difficulties (elderly people and people with impairments) by creating paths and places for rest and recreation in nature. At the same time, young and active people should also find their place at the newly created places, for outdoor fitness or skating.
The Cadira chairs, with armrests and a custom laser cut featuring the name of the city on the backrest, were installed along the seafront promenade. Chosen in matching RAL, these individual urban seats occupy the space perfectly and allow users to enjoy the panorama of the Mediterranean sea. Because of the saline environment, this street furniture is hot-dip galvan...
