Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard Landscape

The Burlington House Courtyard forms the pedestrian link between Piccadilly and the Royal Academy of Arts. It is a clutter free shared space allowing the free movement of pedestrians whilst accommodating access to allocated parking spaces at the perimeter of the courtyard. All paved materials within this space are of natural stone, in keeping with the Grade II listed buildings which surround the courtyard.

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – View From Entrance Arch

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – View Towards Entrance Arch

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Royal Academy Entrance

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Paving Detail

At the centre of the the space a discrete water feature is located. All nozzles and drainage channels are flush to the adjacent surfaces allowing complete flexibility in the use of this space when the fountains are not in use. Exhibits are regularly on display at the centre of this courtyard space.

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Water Fountain

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Water Jet Nozzle

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Water Over Paving

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Water Feature Edge

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Drainage Slot

The courtyard also accommodates regular temporary exhibitions held by the Royal Academy of Arts.

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Monument to the Third International by Vladimir Tatlin

Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Jericho sculpture by Anselm Kief

 

 

Duke of York Square, London – Public Realm

The Duke of York Square is a contemporary space located off the Kings Road London. It was master planned by Paul Davis and Partners with landscape design by Elizabeth Banks Associates. The square abuts the Kings Road along one of its edges with newly constructed and refurbished retail development along two of its others. A glass box cafe is located at the centre of this space. The majority of existing trees on site were retained as part of the final scheme.

Duke of York Square, London – Square with Cafe at it’s Centre

Duke of York Square, London – Seating Elements with Integral Bin

Duke of York Square, London – Opportunity for Solitary or Groups for People

Artworks have been incorporated into this scheme in the form of inscriptions in the paving and bronze sculptures. These make reference to the sites past history.

Duke of York Square, London – Old Map Inscription

Duke of York Square, London – Sculpture

The square is open in nature and provides opportunities to accommodate farmers markets and Christmas Fairs. Within this space there are numerous seating opportunities and perches on which pedestrians can stop and enjoy the passing crowds.

Duke of York Square, London – Water Feature and Stone Element which Contains Benches, Bins and Lighting

Duke of York Square, London – Stone Element Seat Unit with Lighting at Night

Duke of York Square, London – Wooden Bench Detail

Duke of York Square, London – Wooden Seat Back Detail

Duke of York Square, London – Stone Block Bollard Seats, Some With Lighting

There are a number of fountains  this square which only become apparent when switched. These are simple water jets ejecting water through paving slabs and this design ensures the maximum flexibility of this space is maintained as they can be turned off when the space is required.

Duke of York Square, London – Water Jets Through Stone Paving

The stone selected was specified to match that of the surrounding area as was appropriate for the anticipated loadings.

Duke of York Square, London – York Stone Paving

 

 

Dianna, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London

The Dianna, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain was designed by landscape architects Gustafson Porter and built as a memorial to Princess Diana. The intention of the design was to reflect the various aspects of her life. This is mirrored in the memorial by the way the water behaves in a variety of ways as it passes through the water feature.

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Water Feature

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Bubble Jets

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Water Cascade

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Water Groves

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Water Chanel

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Water Waves

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Water Splashes

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Water Ripples and Splashes

The water feature is constructed of Cornish granite and as visitors to the fountain are encouraged to engage with the water feature. The surface of the granite has been beautifully textured to provide a non slip surface, particularly important when wet.

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Surface Texture

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Fast Flowing

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Granite Seating Edge

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – Water Reflections

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, London – People Playing and Cooling On a sunny Day