Challenge

City Park is a high-quality, six-acre public space in the heart of Bradford which contains the largest man-made water feature in any UK city.

City Park's 4,000 square metre mirror pool features more than 100 fountains, including the tallest in any UK city at 30m (100ft), laser light projectors and mist effects. This unique feature reflects and showcases the Grade 1-listed City Hall and sets Bradford apart.

City Park, and the mirror pool in particular, is an adaptable environment which is capable of holding events such as carnivals, markets, theatre productions, screenings and community festivals.

Solution

Bailey Streetscene was approached with regards to the street furniture which is incorporated into the landscape. The high quality feel of this scheme required high class design and material finishes to the products selected which Bailey Streetscene was able to supply. Stainless steel and iroko timber seating was selected, along with stainless steel litter bins, cycle stands and bollards.

Bailey Streetscene responsibilities:

  • Initial design consultancy via architect, client and contractor
  • Bespoke design and product modification
  • Drawing submission
  • Foundation (various types to suit various areas) design along with general arrangement detail
  • Final budget analysis
  • Manufacture and supply
  • Client and contractor ongoing liaison
  • O&M information

Outcome

Design detail, as built drawings along with material samples to aid the selection process, were provided to the client for approval. The finished installed street furniture reflects and complements the high quality of the overall scheme and adds to the popular and useable features of the space.