Urban Design

At epd we aim to connect beyond the red line, to integrate proposed developments in a wholly more sustainable, comprehensive and sympathetic setting. We are culturally, environmentally and socially aware of the implications of complex strategic projects and strive to ensure that the most suitable outcome for all parties is achieved.

We accomplish this by designing with the unique elements presented at a site to inform the core character, coupled with the client’s brief to fuse a landscape-led solution to any site’s myriad of challenges. As landscape architects we can work with and lead a multi-disciplinary team of specialist consultants to tailor bespoke results for every project.

A crucial part of the design process involves public and local community engagement events to ensure local people are able to help shape the masterplan so the urban landscape works for the wider community. The balance between passive and active areas ensures the success of a scheme.

When involved from an early stage, epd play can contribute an important role in the creation of the development proposals for a whole site. We can help through every phase of a development, from illustrative conceptual design, to Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) along with a detailed planning application for the enabling works zones.

We ensure early recognition and resolution of potential issues that could become costly later in the process. We aim to optimise the environmental benefits arising from the site development and to minimise the construction and operational costs.