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Planit Intelligent Environments LLP

Overview

Location

Location 

Dolgarrog, Conwy

Category

Parks and gardens

Landscape Architect

Planit Intelligent Environments LLP

Client

Conwy Adventure Leisure Ltd

Brief

Planit was initially appointed as Masterplanners to carry out a scoping and feasibility study for a potential residential scheme. Market-led factors, technical constraints and location within a flood zone quickly ruled out this possibility. A decision was made to progress water-based leisure opportunities, including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, cable wake boarding, sailing and white water rafting inspired by Area 47 in Austria. A fortuitous meeting brokered between Conwy Adventure Leisure and another Planit Client led to the introduction of Wavegarden®. Planit went on to act as LVIA Consultants, produce visually verified views and developed design proposals through to completion.

Awards

Dolgarrog, Conwy

Details

Project Team

Wavegarden®, Wardell Armstrong | (Civil Engineers), Rigby and Partners (Structural Engineer), Seven Architecture, WCP Consulting

Local planning authority or government body

Conwy County Borough Council

Year Completed

1 August 2015

Project Size

Technical's

Planting

Materials

The simplicity of design belies the underlying technology. The lagoon’s specific size, shape and profile are the product of 10 years research and development by Wavegarden The design and specification of this along with the wave-making technology are a closely guarded secret. All external areas were developed to be wetsuit and barefoot friendly.

Contractors 

D Morgan (Main Contractor constructing the Wavegarden®) HH Smith & Sons Ltd (Contractor for buildings)

Planit Intelligent Environments LLP

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Location

Dolgarrog, Conwy

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