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Ebrington Square

Optimised Environments Limited (OPEN)

Overview

Location

Location 

Derry – LondonDerry

Category

Heritage

Landscape Architect

Optimised Environments Limited (OPEN)

Client

Ilex Urban Regeneration Company Limited. (Ilex URC Ltd)

Brief

Ebrington Barracks was built in 1841 and is situated on the east bank of the River Foyle opposite the hisoric Walled City of Derry~Londonderry. Its military history dates back much further than 1841 to at least 1689 and the Jacobite assault on the City. The site has a richly layered history, which is an inherent part of its character. As a former military site, Ebrington had been closed to the public for many years, with only a few local people being able to appreciate the view back to Derry~Lononderry’s historic Walled City. Opening the site up provided a significant opportunity in Derry~Londonderry’s chronology to transform a military site that had accommodated security personnel during the ‘Troubles’ into a neutral gathering place for all. This was emphasised by the introduction of the ‘Peace Bridge’, a new cycle / pedestrian connection, linking the historic Walled City with Ebrington. The Parade Square was to become a destination space readily accessible from the centre of Derry-Londonderry.

Awards

Derry – LondonDerry

Details

Project Team

Project team: • Optimised Environments (landscape architecture, GIS modelling) • McAdam Design (project manager / civil / structural engineer) • JCP Consulting (quantity surveyors / M&E consultants) • People Friendly Design (Access consultants)”

Local planning authority or government body

Year Completed

31st May 2012

Project Size

4.5 ha. Parade Ground approximately 140m x 120m

Technical's

Planting

Materials

1. The balustrades being constructed from structural glass to help preserve the dramatic scale of the Parade Ground. 2. Paving materials were specified as quality natural stone, with locally sourced Irish Blue Limestone used within the defined ‘Parade Square’. The ‘streets’ associated with each of the building elevations was realised in a palette of grey toned granites as a simple ‘anchor’ for the cream rendered buildings. 3.With the change in levels, retaining walls were required to define the ramped access route. The majority of the retaining walls were clad in smooth, silver grey granite panels with black polished horizontal lines. 4. Street furniture was simple in form, and again realised innatural stone, echoing the robust character of the former barracks.

Contractors 

Optimised Environments Limited (OPEN)

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Location

Derry - LondonDerry

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