Lancaster West Community Parklet: Transforming Urban Spaces in North Kensington
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Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team
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Project overview
In the heart of North Kensington, Meristem Design partnered with the Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team (LWNT) to create an inviting and sustainable outdoor space. Funded by the Future Neighbourhood Fund, the parklet was commissioned to enhance the area outside Kensington Leisure Centre, offering residents a vibrant space that encourages community engagement and connects them with nature.
Goal
The project aimed to transform an underutilised urban area into a lively, green space that would serve as a hub for social interaction, enhance local biodiversity, and promote sustainable living.
Scope
The parklet was designed to maximise greenery, integrating an abundance of planters and a living roof structure. This biophilic design promotes biodiversity, improves air quality, and offers a relaxing space for residents. The project also reflected the LWNT’s branding, incorporating their signature colours and timber cladding for a cohesive visual identity.
Solutions
Designing for maximum greening and connection with nature, Meristem created a space that blended both functionality and aesthetics.
The main driving force behind the design was maximum greening, achieved by an abundance of planters and incorporating a living roof structure. The main benefits behind this are improved air quality, increased biodiversity and a relaxing visual appeal. This also gives residents in a built-up area a connection with nature.
To ensure a seamless blend with the community, we utilised the branding colours of the Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team (LWNT), creating a cohesive identity for the parklet. Timber cladding on the majority of the planters added warmth and texture, complementing the vibrant greenery. This attention to detail resulted in an aesthetically pleasing outdoor space that residents easily identify as an integral part of their community.
Impact
Meristem Design’s Lancaster West Community Parklet exemplifies the transformative power of well-designed urban spaces. We have created a vibrant and inviting outdoor space that fosters social interaction, promotes wellbeing, and showcases innovative urban design. The Lancaster West Community Parklet serves as an inspiration for other communities to embrace sustainable practices and create inclusive spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents.
Expanded Public Space
Created an area for social interaction, events, and relaxation.
Improved Air Quality
Dense planting enhanced the urban environment by filtering pollutants.
Promoted Active Transport
The pedestrian-friendly design encouraged walking and cycling.
Boosted Mental Wellbeing
Access to nature improved mood and reduced stress among residents.
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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.
Maintenance
We offer a full range of maintenance services to keep your green space looking healthy and vibrant. Tailored to the unique needs of your project, our horticultural team will provide specialised plant care and maintenance from a one-off basis to a customised schedule.
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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