Creating Green Study Hubs: Parklets for White City Campus
Client
Imperial College London
Location
Sectors
Products & Services
Project overview
Meristem Design collaborated with Imperial College London’s White City Campus to create innovative parklets and outdoor green spaces. These installations aim to transform underutilised urban areas into vibrant, sustainable hubs for study, socialising, and transport.
Goal
To establish green, biophilic spaces at White City Campus that enhance student wellbeing, promote social interaction, and support sustainability.
Scope
Development of Outdoor Study Hubs with green roofs, timber pergolas, and pollinator-friendly planting and installation of a tiered-seating parklet.
Solutions
This project addressed challenges through creative and sustainable approaches
Resilient Planting
Shade and drought-tolerant species with self-watering systems ensure longevity in adverse conditions
Functional Design
Tiered seating parklets offer versatile spaces for commuting and relaxing, blending aesthetics with practicality
Biophilic Enhancements
Outdoor Study Hubs feature lush sedum roofs and climbers like jasmine and wisteria, fostering connections with nature
Cohesive Campus Greening
A unified design language ties the green elements, forming an attractive route from the station to the campus
Impact
The White City Campus parklets and greening initiatives deliver meaningful benefits
Improved Wellbeing
Biophilic spaces reduce stress and enhance creativity and productivity for students and visitors.
Sustainability Promotion
Pollinator-friendly planting supports biodiversity, contributing to a greener urban environment
Social and Academic Synergy
The study hubs encourage collaboration, networking, and social interactions in a verdant setting
Campus Identity Enhancement
The green necklace and branded installations reinforce Imperial's commitment to innovation and sustainability
Featured products & services
Parklets & Street Furniture
Parklets and street furniture help transform our streets from car dominated environments to community hubs. Providing space for people to sit and relax, parklets enhance the aesthetics of streetscapes and help connect people with nature.
Planters
Combining functionality with a style that fits any aesthetic, each planter is crafted with care to suit your location and enhance the space. Helping to add greenery to both indoor and outdoor areas, planters create welcoming spaces that benefit people, businesses and the environment.
Design
We specialise in designing beautiful, sustainable urban greening solutions and products that bring nature into public, commercial and residential spaces. From concept to final design, we work closely with clients to ensure that every element is crafted to meet their unique needs, aesthetic preferences, and sustainability goals.
Fabrication
We provide high-quality, in-house fabrication services tailored to the needs of urban greening projects. Composed of skilled welders and carpenters, our fabrication team brings each project from concept to completion using precision and exceptional craftsmanship.
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