Woodscape create modern & imaginative street furniture and a seafront wave wall for Northern Ireland’s award-winning premier resort.
Project: Regeneration of Sea Resort
Client: Down District Council
Products: Bespoke Seating Wall, Wave Wall, Platform Seats and Decking
Landscape Architect: Hood McGowan Kirk
Contractor: P Casey & Co
Partners: Scott Wilson, Delap and Waller, FP McCann,
Cameron Lancscapes, S McConell & Sons and JK Fabrications
Woodscape were commissioned to create bespoke street furniture and an impressive Wave Wall, all made from Naturally Very Durable Hardwood, for the popular seaside resort of Newcastle in Northern Ireland – which has gone on to win many prestigious industry awards.
The aim of the project was to reinstate Newcastle as the country’s premier seaside resort as well as to improve the overall environmental and aesthetic quality of the centre and seafront to attract more visitors to the area.
Landscape Architects Hood McGowan Kirk first sought to improve and increase pedestrian space and linkages in their concept, which contained imaginative and innovative proposals – that were also practical, realistic and robust, as well as being in-keeping with the seafront area.
The completed scheme used hardwood seating which was designed to mirror the natural surroundings of the mountains and waves and included a seating wall and timber platform seats. The seating was all made to be inclusive to everyone by being able to easily fit in a wheelchair or buggy as part of the seating group.
The impressive Wave Wall was also created to protect the town from the effects of high tides and storms and an elegant, modern steel footbridge with hardwood decking replaced the original less attractive concrete bridge.
Upon completion, the Newcastle seafront was given a modern, exciting and cohesive appearance – whilst reflecting the natural heritage of the area.
The award-winning scheme has acted as a catalyst for the rejuvenation of Newcastle, encouraging private investment as a visitor destination and the gateway to the popular Mourne Mountains.
Contact Woodscape about your bespoke street furniture requirements on 01254 685185 or email sales@woodscape.co.uk
SCHEME AWARDS
The Presidents Award – Irish Landscape Institute Awards 2007
Northern Ireland Public Realm Award – Civic Trust 2007
Public Sector – Highly Commended – Belfast Telegraph Property Awards Development of the Year Award 2006
Winner – Commercial & Public Author