In our landscape design role, TEP are collaborating with Grimshaw Architects, engineers at WSP, and experience and venue designers, Charcoal Blue and Art of Fact, amongst others, to develop proposals for the external landscape and visitor attraction gardens, and the internal landscape for the ‘Realm of the Sun’.
Inspired by the distinctive, varied and beautiful landscapes surrounding Morecambe Bay, the external landscape design centres on a ‘bayscape’ narrative, which celebrates people, wildlife and nature’s rhythms, creating a wealth of potential for storytelling that will intrigue and inform visitors. The design includes the ‘All Seasons Garden’ and ‘Rhythm Gardens’ which will host seasonal events.
We provided Ecology, Arboriculture and Landscape Planning support, ensuring a fully considered response to the site and surroundings. The focus of Ecology survey and assessment was the neighbouring internationally protected SPA and Ramsar designations that cover the Bay. We produced a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) identifying mitigation measures to ensure no adverse impact on the integrity of protected sites. Additional works included Phase 1 habitat assessments, arboriculture, bat surveys and Environmental Statement chapter.
Our Landscape Planners conducted the Townscape, Seascape and Visual Impact Assessment as part of the Environmental Statement for the project. This considered the impacts of the proposed development, including night-time views, and was supported by verified photomontages.
