The Look Out, Hyde Park, London

We were commissioned by the Royal Parks Foundation to develop a landscape scheme for an exciting new educational facility in the heart of London's Hyde Park. Previously a 'look out' point for the Royal Parks Police, the small existing traditional building was joined by a contemporary new structure, designed by David Morley Architects as a stimulating environment for visiting school groups. The building also provides staff offices for the Royal Parks Foundation.

Our scheme is aimed at city children and provides them with an engaging and fun setting for learning about the natural world. Dipping ponds, butterfly gardens, water harvesting, composting, habitats for birds and insect are all integrated into the rich existing layers of trees and shrubs. The project was completed in summer 2011.