projects

Ferranti Headquarters, Cwmbran, Gwent

Client: Ferranti Plc

The landscape design of a new headquarters building which incorporated large areas of car parking on a site reclaimed from a derelict brickworks.

A high level of spatial quality, colour, texture and seasonal variation was required by the client to present a marketable image and generate a quality working environment for employees. The site contained a small river which was impounded and used to form a lake and enhance the frontal building elevation.

The building was designed around a central courtyard which formed the main focus for offices and circulation. A series of tiered roof gardens was also incorporated to relieve roofscape from offices at higher level.

The hard landscape finishes were themed to conform with building materials. The overall design aim was therefore to harmonise the large scale landscape structure with the detail treatment.