Context

Broxap supplied Florence contemporary curved timber and steel seats with LED lighting as part of a £23m project to regenerate Grahame Park housing estate in Barnet, North West London.

The scheme delivers approximately 4000 new homes, major infrastructure updates, improved transport links, and a range of high-quality health, library, community and retail facilities.

Project detail

As part of the redevelopment, outdoor street furniture, specifically new benches, were introduced around the new homes to support social interaction, promote outdoor activities, and improve the overall aesthetics of the area.

The Florence Seat brings modern design to outdoor living spaces. Comfortable and practical, the curved benches feature FSC-certified iroko timber slats across the galvanised steel base and backrests. Powder-coated to Sepia Brown (RAL 8014), the benches feature LED light routing at the front to enhance safety and visibility during evening hours. Planting areas surround the benches with greenery to promote biodiversity.

Outcome

The case of Grahame Park serves as an example of the role of street furniture in urban regeneration and its capacity to transform communities. Future investments towards bus services will improve journey times and link Grahame Park to the rest of Colindale.

Comments

"It won’t be long now until local people will be enjoying these modern new homes and helping to form a thriving new community."
– Helen Bunch, Executive Managing Director, Wates Residential