A13 Artscape

Castle Green

This project was not realised due to the relocation of Jo Richardson Community School.

Castle Green concept|

An existing flat landscape is bisected by one straight path 1 kilometre in length, extending one axis of Holding Pattern eastwards and the pedestrian/cyclist away from the road, bounded to the north by the existing playing fields, a 3 metre wide zone of playground and the edge of the Becontree Estate.

A helix pergola unfurls along this walk periodically. Between the walk and the A13 a thick grid forest of 531 trees is planted in a 5/2 rhythm of alternating Tilia Cordata 'greenspire' and Matasegoia to enclose the green and form a living acoustic barrier.

This plantation is the axis of the avenue expanded into a 3 dimensional arboreal object.

All pedestrian and cyclist circulation through the park is on green white and gold tarmac. All overhead lighting is bespoke 'idest' galvanized rolled units.

Castle Green plan drawing