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Planters and seating bring community closer to nature
Large-scale planting beds were designed as part of a scheme by Islington Council to create a green corridor in Newington Green, using AKRI 600 retaining planters, driving biodiversity and reducing air pollution in the area. Four planter shapes were manufactured in corten, a naturally corrosion-resistant material. Timber seating modules with
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AKRI 600 planter in corten with timber seat & cladding
Located in the historic district of Islington in North London, Ferntower Road is close to the popular green space, Newington Green. A dull and empty public space lay at the end of the road, nestled between local shops and cafes that passersby wander through.
Islington Council wanted to improve the quality of air on streets and neighbourhoods, by introducing a green corridor which would make the space more inviting and encourage the locals to sit and relax.
Solution
Working with local landscape architects, the plan was to help improve the public space by taking an inclusive approach. Large-scale planting beds were designed as part of a scheme using AKRI 600 retaining planters, driving biodiversity and reducing air pollution in the area.
A total of four AKRI planter shapes were crafted and manufactured in corten (a naturally corrosion-resistant material). The AKRI system includes a timber seating module with cladding (which complements the AKRI unit) that was added to further bring people closer to nature.
Outcome
The planters and seating have been well received in the community as a new addition to the once unused public space.
