Interview with Strata Design
Strata director Richard Willmott discusses the power of technology, the benefits of staying small and our landmark Rushden Lakes project in the latest Future Arch magazine. Click on the magazine and visit p15-17 to read more.
Strata Inspires in Pro Landscaper
Strata Design is thrilled to feature in October’s Pro Landscaper Inspire section with an article on Rushden Lakes. Comprising 230,000 sq ft of new retail and restaurant accommodation (phase 1), the former gravel extraction site includes a lake and Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) wetland which is home to 20,000 migrating birds, a boathouse […]
FutureArch feature on retail
The latest edition of Future Arch features a two-page spread from Strata Design Associates director, Richard Willmott, on reinvigorating retail (see p26). The article stems from our ongoing work within retail and the unique Rushden Lakes shopping and leisure development in Northamptonshire, for which we’re undertaking the next phases of the scheme.
People and birds flock to Rushden Lakes scheme
[cycloneslider id=”rushdenlakes_opens”] Phase One of the pioneering Rushden Lakes shopping and leisure scheme has opened to the public. Situated in the Nene Valley, Northampton, the site combines shopping and eating with extensive opportunities for outdoor activities within the rich natural habitats of the surrounding wildlife reserves. Comprising approximately 400,000 sq ft of new retail and […]
Rushden Lakes water feature
The bespoke water feature adorning the central boulevard at Rushden Lakes has been commissioned. The raised water table feeds a 54m long rill following the site’s natural fall towards the boardwalk and lake, creating a engaging playful space. With an eye on practicality the pre-cast rill units are derived from a single standard radiused mould […]
LXB appoints Strata Design for second phase of Rushden Lakes
Strata Design is delighted to have been directly appointed by LXB as landscape architects on Phase 2 of the £140m Rushden Lakes shopping and leisure scheme. It follows the firm’s director, Richard Willmott’s previous successful design work and supervision on Phase 1. The landmark retail and leisure scheme uniquely combines its location in an area […]
Rushden rill
Installation is underway for one of Rushden Lakes key external features. Designed to integrate sensitively into its context and landscape, the bespoke central boulevard water feature and 56m rill mimic the natural fall towards the lake and provide a playful space for people to splash about in and cool down on hot days. Concept designed […]
Rushden Lakes Phase 2 planning approved
Planning approval has been granted for the revised Rushden Lakes leisure terrace scheme. The application undertaken in association with The Harris Partnership for LXB Retail Properties includes a 14 screen cinema (previously 12), three additional restaurants, increased retail units and more parking bays. The scheme is predicted to create over 3700 jobs. The successful material […]
Rushden Lakes
[cycloneslider id=”rushden-lakes-2″] Image of water feature @ The Crown Estate / Rushden Lakes Rushden Lakes is a £140m shopping, leisure and retail scheme in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Uniquely positioned on the site of the old Skew Bridge ski club, the development occupies 30 acres of prominent brownfield land and incorporates a 14 acre lake and SSSI […]