The young people of Barnard Castle have been working towards a skate park for some time. The project involved laying a hard surface area suitable for skating and roller blading, fenced to match the existing multi-sports pitch adjacent to the proposed site and erect a skate park.
Skate Parks are becoming more and more poplular and we now consider ourselves to be one of the major installers of skate parks in the North of England. Brambledown are usually involved right from the design stage of these skate parks, working with Local Authorities, local resident groups and attending local forums to absorb the ideas of the community. Many of our Skate Parks now involve creative Graffiti which is commisioned by the Client. Brambledown also provide floodlighting and security for these sites.
CASE STUDIES - Hard Landscaping
Central Focus, Meadowell, North Shields
Client: North Tyneside Council
Redevelopment of the Meadowell area of North Shields. The levels and walls create an amphitheatre effect, while the ‘Celtic Knot’ paving is a distinctive and unique feature. This project won a BALI National Landscape award for Hard Landscaping.
Chester-Le-Street Hospital
Client: Robertson Construction
Extensive Hard and soft Landscaping was provided by Brambledown for the new Chester-Le-Street hospital complex. The design also included the installation of ornate courtyard gardens (below) hidden away behind the hospitals main walls. These provided a relaxation area for patients of all ages at the hospital. Car parking facilities were provided along with pathways, entrance facilities and planting throughout the grounds.
MSCP - St James Boulevard
Client: Newcastle City Council
Consultant: Napper Architectural Design
Main Contractor: Shepherd Construction
Multi-level, multi-material paving, raised radius planter construction, electrical ducting installation, slot & surface drainage, steps and ramps, street trees, trees and shrubs and public footpath reinstatement.
