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The Practice

Considered design inc is a studio based design practice specialising in the creation of landscape defined by the process of conceiving, detailing, constructing and enjoying. Our approach is determined not by any particular aesthetic or style but by each project bringing with it new opportunities to explore a continuously evolving vocabulary of ideas. For us landscape architecture is a language that is spatial, elemental and complex. Innovation is the vehicle for us to find new ways of reading, understanding and making.

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considered design inc/ community case studies

CommunityThe following case studies illustrate that Considered Design Inc, Landscape Architects have the relevant experience, practical skills and innovation by design to deliver community projects responsive to need, intelligent in application and delightful upon experience. Applying design principals we take a fresh approach where variety and identity are the primary drivers. Providing spaces for different people we respond closely to location and culture, drawing out the inherent qualities of place for new uses and users.1 2 3 4 5

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Case Study 1.

Rennie Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC.

Case Study 2.

Eckington Gardens, London, UK.

Case Study 3.

Henry Reynolds Park, London, UK.

Case Study 4.

Cantelowes Stake Park, London, UK.

Case Study 5.

Walsall Interchange, West Midlands, UK

Case Studies

1. Rennie Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC.2. Eckington Gardens, London, UK.3. Henry Reynolds Park, London, UK.4. Cantelowes Stake Park, London, UK.5. Walsall Interchange, West Midlands, UK.6. Larkhall Park, London, UK.7. Victoria Square, Belfast, UK.8. Whitecity, London, UK.9. Pixar Roof Garden, Vancouver, BC. 10. New Providence Wharf, London, UK.11. Broadway Fields Park, London, UK.

Case Study 4.0Cantelowes Skate Park, London, UK.


The design and refurbishment of a run-down North London inner city park with implementation of a state of the art skate park, children’s play areas, sports facilities and a club house. Extensive public participation and consultation was required, particularly from members of the skating community.

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Street/ Bowl Park.

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Main Bowl.

*Project Landscape Architect with Watkins Dally

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Main Bowl.

Case Study 1.0Rennie Art Gallery Roof Garden, Vancouver, BC.


The design concept for the Rennie Art Gallery Roof Garden seeks to provide a high quality open space integrating seamlessly with the Wing Sang building and its surrounding environment. The garden becomes a recessive backdrop contrasting the frenetic city and is employed as a foil to the permanently displayed art collection.

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Roof Garden.

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Corten Planters.

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Corten Roof Deck.

Case Study 2.0Eckington Garden, London, UK.


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Children’s Play Area.

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Water Fountains.

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Working with residents and local community groups to design and refurbish a park in South East London. The park includes new sporting facilities and play areas for children and young adults.

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Bespoke Fencing.

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Play Equipment .

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Case Study 9.0Pixar Roof Deck, Vancouver, BC.


We are re-thinking ideas of industrial heritage with rail lines, drunken saturday nights and distant snowy mountain tops as inspiration. Timber rail ties, galvanized tread plate and tensile shadesails become a new space for roof parties and summer bbq’s.

Case Study 9.0Pixar Roof Deck, Vancouver, BC.


Case Study 5.0Walsall Bus Interchange, West Midlands, UK.


Civic Square, Walsall, West Midlands design and implementation of public space in Walsall town centre. Working with Architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Artists Tanya Kovacs and Alex Hartley, and Engineers Atelier 10.

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Interchange Entrance.

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Interchange Waiting Area.

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Church Square.

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Case Study 7.0Victoria Square District, Belfast, Northern Ireland.


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Main Mall.

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Level Interchange.

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Glazed Walkway.

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*Project Landscape Architect with Building Design Partnership.

The Victoria Square scheme harnessed the very latest retail thinking incorporating pedestrian friendly open and covered streets, penthouse apartments and modern entertainment spaces. It comprises nearly 63,000 sq m of retail floorspace over three floors, anchored by a flagship store, and including a multi-screen cinema, food court and restaurant terrace, 106 apartments and two level basement parking for 1000 cars. 3 public plazas are connected by a glazed roof structure, alternative roof areas are covered in an engineered sedum green roof.

Case Study 7.0Victoria Square District, Belfast, Northern Ireland.


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Public Plaza.

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Main Mall.

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Mall Seating.

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Recycled Glass Paving.

*Project Landscape Architect with Building Design Partnership.

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Case Study 6.0 Park Entrance.

Case Study 3.0 Play Object.

Case Study 2.0 Play Equipment.

Case Study 11.0 Ballcourt.

Case Study 11.0 Ballcourt.

Case Study 10.0 Communal Garden.

Case Study 6.0 Cycle Parking.

Case Study 2.0 Landform.

Case Study 8.0 Engineered Green Wall.

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