Context

CED supplied Portuguese and Scottish Grampian granite paving plus Green Schist paving to bring colour, warmth and vibrancy to the redevelopment of Tindal Square in Chelmsford.

Project detail

The stones are supplied mostly with an 80mm depth, in various element sizes, with changing paving colour mixes. The overall supply over all phases, covered an area of circa 2500m². As well as the rectangular paving, CED also supplied substantial areas with trapezoidal and radial elements.

The Scottish stone is the striking Murray Green Schist quarried on the west coast and supplied here, with a flame-textured top surface.

The Portuguese flame textured colours are silver grey Ariz and Monforte Pink, with Saffron Beige being supplied with a shot-blasted top surface to maintain and highlight its beige and yellow shadings.

CED also supplied black Angola granite decorative paving and ribbed tactile sections, which are worked and produced on modern CNC machines at the Portuguese factory.

Result

Transforming Tindal Square has offered an excellent opportunity to create a new public square at the head of the High Street, producing significant benefits for visitors and residents, as well as boosting the local economy. The end result is a colourful space which gives a warm feel and has really lifted the usability and functionality of the Square.