Kings Walk
Our bid for Winchester’s Kings Walk urban realm improvements – sadly one that got away. Although in a prominent location, the frontage courtyard was underutilised with very poor spatial organisation. Ineffective ‘improvements’ had previously been carried out with poor results, while the internal courtyard space lacked purpose and suffered from dated signage and decor. The […]
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 […]